Landscape Labourer & Technicians

Ground level of any crew member but still a very important and vital to our teams. Labourers are the physical support to landscape technicians, lead hands and foreman. Typically given duties and tasks that may require strength, agility, stamina/grit, basic skills & certifications. Labourers must have the capacity to show up to work on time at any requested work site in the region and stay for the entire workday or until dismissed.

Ideal labourer position candidates understand how construction sites function with a clear understanding of health and safety rules, work site hierarchy, security, company rules and activities. Much of this can be covered in orientations and onsite training. Labourers who excel can work with minimal oversight and follow directions closely while still being safety and efficiency conscious. In time labourers will graduate to a technician status. Labourers can be come valuable experts & masters in a particular task.

RESPONSIBILITIES COULD INCLUDE (BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

• Provide labour support as needed for crews.
• Assess safety hazards and issues onsite.
• Perform setup and cleanup tasks at job site.
• Operate basic hand, power tool and small machinery.
• Support tradesman and technicians in more complicated and detailed tasks.
• Work with and around machines – understanding the role of a spotter and how to assist and direct machines safely.
• Help direct traffic when necessary to ensure safety of pedestrians, motorists and work crew.
• Dig pits and trenches in preparation for job site construction.
• Move materials & lift heavy loads up to 70 lbs while navigating construction job site terrain.
• Climb to heights and conduct work with proper safety restraints.
• Planting, pruning and mowing of gardens.
• Hardscape works, laying / moving pavers, retaining wall, aggregates and compaction.
• Irrigation & drainage works, cutting and measuring pipe, connecting pipe and parts.
• Back-fill trenches and pits, when necessary, able to grade and level aggregate and soil areas.

PREFFERACE TO:

• High school diploma/GED (preferred)
• 1+ years’ construction industry experience (preferred)
• Basic understanding of construction principles and procedures
• Comfort working in high-stress environment with extreme weather fluctuations.
• Driver’s License
• First-Aid Level 1
• Fall Protection Level 1
• WHIMIS
• Skid steer and mini-excavator experience 1 year - Certifications Preferred.

his position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic outdoor environment with a team of dedicated professionals. We provide on-the-job training and opportunities for career growth within the company. If you are passionate about landscaping and enjoy working with your hands, we encourage you to inquire and apply for this position.

Our process ion hiring is review of resumes, initial contact, phone interview and reference check. All things check out a short follow up in-person interview where you will be offered a position, and can fill out required forms.

Thank you to all who apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Salary: $22.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay
• Signing bonus

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• construction: 1 year (preferred)
• Landscape maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Victoria, BC (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Victoria, BC: Relocate before starting work (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person