Landscape/Gardener & Office Assistant

This unique position combines outdoor field work and indoor tasks and is a great fit for a summer student or can be a longer term employment for the right candidate. Can be a part time position.

The tasks are very diverse, ranging from gardening and grounds keeping to office & vehicle cleaning, to assisting with basic office tasks such as filing and data entry. For example on a 36 hour week, 24 hours would be in the field and 12 hours in the office. This total and combination of hours will vary and can be customized based on individual strengths.

Examples of duties in the field include basic gardening tasks such as weeding, edging, mulching, planting, seeding as well as other "light duty" landscaping tasks such as wheelbarrowing topsoil, shoveling or raking.

Examples of duties in the office include filing, data entry, use of QuickBooks, Microsoft office programs, or taking and posting of pictures to social media and general cleaning of office.

Successful candidate must enjoy working outside, be physically fit and able to do light duty labour tasks for several hours. Clean and presentable appearance, good attitude and ability to work both alone and with other crew members a must.

Examples of previous successful candidate's experience has included having had a farming background, summer tree planting, or other previous horticultural experience, combined with familiarity with technology and basic administrative tasks. These are examples and not requirements or limitations.

Training can be provided. Must have a 'G' class drivers license and reliable transportation to the Manotick area. Public transportation does not serve the area. Must be comfortable around dogs.

Respond by email, call or text to apply. Emailed resume preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 8 months

Salary: $25.00-$40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Manotick, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Landscape/labour: 1 year (preferred)
• Office work: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• G (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-15
Expected start date: 2024-03-18