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One position available for an experienced light landscape construction person. Must be physically fit, safety conscious, able to work unsupervised and have some experience in tree and hedge trimming, sod and dirt work.
Minimum valid Class 5 is REQUIRED.
For the right candidate, this position could be year around, moving into the snow removal season.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Writing
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
Transportation/Travel Information
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Type of Machinery or Equipment
- Weed trimmer/edger
- Sod cutter
- Small engine equipment
- Pick-up truck
- Chain saw
Specific Skills
- Weed, prune and trim trees and plants
- Remove litter and garbage
- Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees
- Lay sod or seed
- Construct walkways and driveways
- Assist with landscape constructions
- Rake/ collect refuse
Work Setting
- Landscape contractor
- Institution (hospital, school or church)
- Commercial establishment
- Private home
Work Location Information
- On-site customer service
- Various locations
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Work Site Environment
- Outdoors
- At heights
- Wet/damp
- Noisy
- Dusty
- Hot