Yard Associate

SiteOne Landscape Supply; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscaping product distributor in Ottawa, Ontario, is seeking a Yard Associate. This role requires organizing products for delivery, assisting customers, and supporting branch operations. Ideal candidates should be able to lift 50 pounds consistently and have a customer-focused mindset. The company offers competitive compensation and various benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in the green industry. Join us and contribute to our mission of providing outstanding customer experiences.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

DailyPay available

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Work Boot Vouchers

Opportunity for Advancement

Paid Training

Free Counseling Services

Product Discounts

No Sunday work for most branches

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a consistent basis.
• Must have a safety-minded work ethic.
• Must be customer-focused and an enthusiastic, dependable team player.
• Ready and willing to learn and adopt new technologies.
• Green industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unload product from incoming trucks.
• Load products into outbound vehicles.
• Replenish or move product in the branch.
• Assist customers with product selection.
• Implement new technologies with branch leadership.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Safety-minded work ethic

Customer-focused

Enthusiastic team player

Willingness to learn new technologies

Green industry experience

Experience operating equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company Overview

SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest national distributor of landscaping products across the United States and Canada. As a leading supplier of wholesale goods for green industry professionals, we have a long history of serving those who design, build, and maintain outdoor spaces – from lawns and gardens to golf courses, sport fields and more. We pride ourselves on knowing our customers and their business better than anyone else and providing them with a one‑stop shop of extensive inventory covering irrigation, lighting, turf and landscape maintenance, hardscapes, nursery, and pest control supplies.

At SiteOne, we are passionate about delivering an outstanding customer experience and will stop at nothing to help our customers win. We know that our associates are the key to this success, and our commitment to the SiteOne DNA and support for our associates through development programs, benefits, and perks align with our vision to “Be a Great Place to Work for Our Associates”. We foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. With over 800 locations and exciting expansion ahead, now is the perfect time to join SiteOne and grow Stronger Together™!

Position Overview

Our Yard Associates help achieve world‑class store performance while contributing to and supporting the overall branch strategy, performance, and growth. Yard Associates organize product for deliveries to job sites and help maintain the overall organization of the branch.

What you’ll do:

• Unload product from incoming trucks.
• Load products into outbound vehicles, both customer and company.
• Replenish or move product at the branch as directed.
• Assist customers with product selection and provide additional support when needed.
• Partner with branch leadership to understand and implement new technologies and ways of working to help positively impact business performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills We Are Seeking

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a consistent basis.
• Must have a safety‑minded work ethic.
• Must be customer‑focused and an enthusiastic, dependable team player.
• Ready and willing to learn and adopt new technologies and ways of working.
• Green industry experience and familiarity with landscape, hardscape, nursery, forestry, or irrigation products is a plus.
• Experience operating equipment such as a forklift, skid steer, or front‑end loader also a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation.
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans.
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays.
• DailyPay available!
• 401k with company match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Lucrative Associate Referral Program.
• Company Apparel and Work Boot Vouchers.
• Opportunity for Advancement.
• Paid Training and Business Certifications Available.
• Free Counseling Services/Employee Assistance Program.
• Life Insurance and Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability Insurance.
• Product Discounts.
• Most Branches never work Sundays!

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF INDIVIDUALS PERFORMING THE JOB. THE QUALIFICATIONS DETAILED IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION ARE NOT CONSIDERED THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB, BUT RATHER AS GUIDELINES. THEY MAY VARY FROM POSITION TO POSITION.

SiteOne Landscape Supply is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and all applicants for employment. All employment decisions at SiteOne‑including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, placement, and termination‑will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, age, veteran status, uniform service, pregnancy, disability, or any other factor protected by applicable law.

If you are ever unsure whether a message is really from SiteOne, here’s how to protect yourself from recruiting scams:

• SiteOne will never ask for payment, sensitive personal info, or documents over email, messaging apps., or interviews.
• All SiteOne job openings and updates will be posted on our official careers page: https://careers.siteone.com/.
• SiteOne job related emails will be sent with a @siteone.com. All other variations are likely fraudulent.
• You can always reach our SiteOne team directly at [e-mail] to confirm.

Starting pay will depend on factors such as location and experience, and will always meet or exceed applicable state and local minimum wage laws.