sod layer

Government of Canada; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization is seeking individuals for an outdoor landscape maintenance position. The role involves various responsibilities including planting, pruning, and maintaining green spaces. Ideal candidates should be physically capable and have a focus on environmental preservation. No formal education is required, and benefits like health care and on-site housing are provided. This is a green job aimed at contributing to Canada's environmental goals.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

On-site housing options

Vehicle supplied by employer

Travel expenses paid by employer

Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors and in wet/damp conditions.
• Experience or interest in the green economy sector.

Responsibilities

• Assist with landscape constructions.
• Weed, prune and trim trees and plants.
• Cut grass.
• Rake and collect refuse.
• Cart and spread topsoil and other materials.
• Lay sod or seed.
• Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Organized

Team player

Punctuality

Hardworking

Accurate

Judgement

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Green job

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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net‑zero target.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Rural area
• Farm
• Landscape maintenance

Responsibilities

• Assist with landscape constructions
• Weed, prune and trim trees and plants
• Cut grass
• Rake and collect refuse
• Cart and spread topsoil and other materials
• Lay sod or seed
• Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees

Experience and specialization

• Green economy sector

Additional information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast‑paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking
• Accurate
• Judgement

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• On-site housing options
• Other benefits