Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 to 45 hours per week
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: Will train

Work site environment

Outdoors At heights Confined spaces Wet/damp Noisy Odours Cold/refrigerated Dusty Hot

Work setting

Various locations Landscape maintenance

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 Apply fertilizers Repair and maintain equipment Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment Tree removal

Transportation/travel information

Own transportation Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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 Cellular phone Rain gear

Personal suitability

Dependability Organized Reliability Team player Punctuality Hardworking

Screening questions

Are you available for the advertised start date? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Other benefits

Free parking available Parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Veterans

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers

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