Landscape Labourer

Work Term: Temporary

• Work Language: English

• Hours: 40 hours per week

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

• or equivalent experience Asset languages :

• Spanish; Castilian Work site environment :

• Outdoors

• At heights

• Wet/damp

• Noisy

• Cold/refrigerated

• Dusty Tasks :

• Assist with landscape constructions

• Tie and secure plants

• 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

• Write daily basic progress reports

• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens

• Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment

• Tree removal Equipment and machinery experience :

• Backhoe

• Chain saw

• Forklift

• Front end loader

• Gravel or dump truck

• Pick-up truck

• Roto-tiller

• Small engine equipment

• Sod cutter

• Sprayer or duster

• Tractor

• Tractor mower

• Weed trimmer/edger

• Skidsteer Area of work experience :

• Cleaning

• Snow removal Specialization or experience :

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge Security and safety :

• Criminal record check

• Drug test Transportation/travel information :

• Drive manual transmission vehicle

• Travel expenses paid by employer

• 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 :

• Tools

• Steel-toed safety boots

• Gloves

• Cellular phone Personal suitability :

• Client focus

• Dependability

• Efficient interpersonal skills

• Flexibility

• Organized

• Reliability

• Team player

• Punctuality

• Creativity

• Hardworking

• Maturity

• Resourcefulness Screening questions :

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?

• Are you available for the advertised start date?

• Are you currently a student?

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

• Are you willing to relocate for this position?

• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

• Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?

• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

• What is your current field of study?

• What is your current level of study? Green job :

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes Other benefits :

• On-site recreation and activities

• Team building opportunities

• Parking available

• Variable or compressed work week