Overview
Landscape Construction Labourer Jobs in Canada at Ghent Landscape
Do you want to join a growing landscape company that promotes a work-life balance, treats their employees fairly and provides opportunities for year long employment and career advancement? At Ghent Landscape we take pride in our work and our amazing team. If you’re an ambitious, positive and hard-working individual please apply!
Landscape Labourer
Ghent Landscape is currently seeking labourers to join our landscape construction commercial division. Suitable team members are motivated individuals that enjoy working outdoors on a daily basis and are comfortable in the operation of various landscape tools and equipment. Year round employment is available as a member of our winter maintenance team.
Salary: $18-$24/hr, dependent on experience
Benefits: Available after probationary period, RRSP matching available after 1 year
Responsibilities
Work is available as a labourer on a commercial construction crew. Tasks include: shovel, wheelbarrow, rake, sweep, cut and lay stone by hand, direct traffic, back vehicles, lay sod, plant trees and various plant materials, operate small compaction tools and equipment
Work in a team setting to build mid to large scale commercial landscape construction projects
Interact with clients and coworkers in a professional and courteous manner
Communicate with supervisor to ensure job satisfaction is achieved
Ensure compliance with company health and safety training and reporting requirements
Required to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
Valid G license is an asset, must have reliable transportation
Responsible to provide own CSA approved safety boots
Must be willing to work 40-55 hours per week and some weekends depending on work load
Other duties will be assigned as required
Desired Skills and Experience
Prior experience in landscape construction is preferred
Experience with hand and power tools is an asset
Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs
Strong attention to detail
Must be safety conscious
Excellent team player
Must be enthusiastic and willing to learn new skills
Must be punctual and personable
Must obtain WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety Awareness training
Ghent Landscape is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications, with emphasis on selecting the best-qualified person for the job. Ghent Landscape does not discriminate against applicants based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, or disability, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial, or local law. If accommodation is required during the application or interview process, please contact 519-581-7113.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $18.00-$24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 55 per week
Benefits:
Company events
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
RRSP match
Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
French not required
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Overtime pay
Experience:
landscape construction: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Landscape Construction Labourer
Company: Ghent Landscape
Location: Canada
