Junior Landscaper
Employer: Westwood Landscapes Inc.
Employer address: 101-1126 Douglas Road
Burnaby, BC V5C 4Z6
Position name: Junior Landscaper
Location of work: 101-1126 Douglas Road
Burnaby, BC V5C 4Z6
And throughout the Lower Mainland
Nature of position: 2 years, full-time (40 hours per week)
Wage: $23.00 per hour, with an overtime rate of $34.50 per hour above 40 hours per week
Vacation: 4% in lieu of paid vacation days
Language required: English, spoken and written
Other benefits: Extended medical benefits including dental upon completion of 3-month probationary period
How to apply: Please send your cover letter and resume attention Alastair Brown by email: Alastair@westwoodlandscapes.ca
JOB DUTIES. The following duties will be performed in this position:
- Plan and construct landscaped environments on commercial and residential construction sites throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Survey and assess sites.
- Work in outdoor, all-weather conditions.
- Perform physically demanding tasks, such as shoveling dirt/gravel, moving pavers, wheelbarrowing back and forth, digging trenches, etc.
- Follow safety regulations onsite and attend training programs as needed.
- Regularly interact with with foremen, coworkers, office staff, and other trades and safety personnel.
REQUIREMENTS. The successful applicant will possess, at a minimum, the following skills and experience:
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- At least 6 months of landscaping experience is required.
- A level of physical fitness sufficient to perform the job duties is required.
- Applicant must be well-organized and professional, with attention to detail.
- Demeanour and attitude appropriate for a client-facing position are required.
We would like to thank you for your interest in this position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.