Landscaper

Kibbi; Chestermere; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Subsidised public transportation

Job summary

Kibbi is seeking landscape construction workers for an on-site, outdoor role across urban Alberta sites. The position involves working in all weather, handling heavy loads, and performing construction tasks like installing interlocking bricks, stone walls, and ornamental features.

Seasonal, with varied hours and potential overtime, and relocation costs covered by the employer. Applicants should have 2+ years of relevant experience and the ability to work independently as well as in a team

Qualifications

• Experience in landscape construction projects, commercial/industrial.
• Ability to read blueprints or instructions to determine work requirements.
• Relocation costs covered by employer.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
• Plant and move trees
• Lay sod or seed
• Build patios, garden walls and other decorative installations

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Hard hat

Job description

• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 60 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Noisy
• Outdoors
• All weather conditions

WORK SETTING

• Urban area
• Various locations
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Landscape contractor

TASKS

• Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
• Plant and move trees
• Lay sod or seed
• Build patios, garden walls and other decorative installations

LANDSCAPING EXPERIENCE

• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• Institutional construction

CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIZATION

• Automated irrigation system
• Fieldstone paths
• Interlocking brick
• Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls
• Retaining walls
• Rock gardens
• Stone garden walls

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

• Landscape construction
• Plant knowledge and identification
• Fences
• Decks

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

OWN TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Morning
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

WORKPLACE INFORMATION

• On the road job

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Bonus

OTHER BENEFITS

• Other benefits
• Subsidised public transportation

SUPPORT FOR NEWCOMERS AND REFUGEES

• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

SUPPORT FOR YOUTHS

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

SUPPORT FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

SUPPORTS FOR VISIBLE MINORITIES

• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees