landscape labourer

Additional Information

• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 44 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: Will train

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Wet/damp
• Dusty
• Hot

Work setting

• Various locations
• Private residence

Tasks

• Assist with landscape constructions
• Tying
• Weed, prune and trim trees and plants
• Cut grass
• Rake and collect refuse
• Remove litter and garbage
• Cart and spread topsoil and other materials
• Lay sod or seed
• Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees
• Repair and maintain equipment
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
• Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment

Equipment and machinery experience

• Pick-up truck
• Small engine equipment

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is available

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
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities