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Maritime Hydroseed - Erosion Control & Landscape Services

Job Language: English
Wages: $18.00 to $22.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Experience an asset
  • Work Term: Seasonal
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 35 to 60 hours per week
  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience: Experience an asset
  • or equivalent experience
  • Work site environment

  • Odours
  • At heights
  • Outdoors
  • Wet/damp
  • Dusty
  • Hot
  • Work setting

  • Construction company
  • Urban area
  • Rural area
  • Remote location
  • Various locations
  • Landscape contractor
  • Golf course
  • Residential
  • Private company, corporation or industry
  • Municipal government
  • Tennis court
  • Private residence
  • Tasks

  • Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
  • Plant and move trees
  • Repair and maintain equipment
  • Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees
  • Lay sod or seed
  • Cart and spread topsoil and other materials
  • Assist with landscape constructions
  • Apply fertilizers
  • Type of heavy equipment operated

  • Front end loader
  • Landscaping experience

  • Residential projects
  • Commercial and/or industrial construction
  • Institutional construction
  • Park and recreation sites
  • Restoration and preservation projects
  • Sports field
  • Equipment and machinery experience

  • Sprayer or duster
  • Sod cutter
  • Small engine equipment
  • Pick-up truck
  • Chain saw
  • Forklift
  • Area of specialization

  • Landscape construction
  • Plant knowledge and identification
  • Horticulture
  • Security and safety

  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Criminal record check
  • Driver’s validity licence check
  • Drug test
  • Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Willing to travel regularly
  • Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding
  • Manual dexterity
  • Ability to distinguish between colours
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Walking
  • Tight deadlines
  • Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Punctuality
  • Dependability
  • Screening questions

  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • 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?
  • Other benefits

  • Team building opportunities
  • Parking available