Landscaper

McBride Career Group Inc.; Alberta; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking landscaping company as a Landscaper, where you will bring vibrant outdoor spaces to life. This exciting role involves planting trees, constructing landscapes, and installing irrigation systems, all while working outdoors in various weather conditions. With a focus on teamwork and attention to detail, you will contribute to diverse projects, from residential gardens to commercial landscapes. Enjoy competitive hourly wages, bonuses based on performance, and a supportive work environment that values reliability and organization. If you're passionate about creating beautiful outdoor spaces, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health Spending Account

Bonuses based on performance

Employee incentive program

Qualifications

• Basic English language skills required.
• 2 years of landscaping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plant and move trees, and plan landscaped environments.
• Install and repair irrigation systems and construct retaining walls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Team player

Effective interpersonal skills

Manual dexterity

Ability to handle heavy loads

Education

2 years of related experience

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Hard hat

Job description

Landscaper

• Employer: Saunders Landscaping & Renovations Ltd.
• Business Address: 283075 Township Road 240, Rocky View, Alberta T1X 0M8, Canada
• Job Location: Based in Calgary, Alberta. Saunders Landscaping has sites located at various locations in the Calgary region and surrounding areas. Travel to Edmonton and other locations in Alberta may be required. Travel expenses are paid as per company policy.
• Financial support for relocation is available for out-of-province applicants.
• Wage: $28.85 – $30.35/ hour (based on skills and experience/salary increases as per company policy)
• Benefits: Health Spending Account after completing the 3-month probationary period, Bonuses provided based on performance, Employee incentive program
• Employment terms and conditions: Seasonal employment, Full-time, 40 to 60 hours per week (weather-dependent), Morning, Days, Weekends, Overtime.
• Vacancies: 20
• Anticipated start date: Spring 2025 (Actual start date is weather-dependent)

Job requirements:

• Language: Basic English
• Education: Not required
• Experience: 2 years of related experience
• Own Tools/Equipment: Steel-toed safety boots, Hard hat
• Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail, Handling heavy loads (up to 45 kg (100 lbs), Physically demanding, Manual dexterity, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Repetitive tasks, combination of sitting, standing, walking, Standing for extended periods, Ability to distinguish between colours
• Work Site Environment: Outdoors, Work in all kinds of weather
• Personal Suitability: Reliability, Organized, Team player, Effective interpersonal skills
• Area of Work: Landscape design, Landscape construction, Fences, Decks, Interlocking brick, Automated irrigation system, Retaining Walls, Commercial and/or industrial construction, Institutional construction
• Work Setting: Employer is a Landscape Contractor

Duties:

• Plant and move trees
• Plan and construct landscaped environments, which may include trees, shrubberies, lawns, fences, decks, patios, pergolas, and other landscape structures
• Prepare base for and install pavers
• Plan the leveling and grading of loam
• Install, operate, and repair irrigation systems
• Construct retaining walls
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Landscaping plant identification
• Mentor labourers
• Abide by Saunders Landscaping safety program

How to apply:

• By email: [e-mail]
• By mail: 283075 Township Road 240, Rocky View, Alberta T1X 0M8, Canada

Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, and Newcomers to Canada are welcome to apply.