Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
Work setting
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Construction
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Fabrication
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Installation
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Maintenance
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Residential
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Repair
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Shopwork
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Various locations
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Management
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Landscape contractor
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Construction site
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Prepare production and other reports
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Recruit and hire workers and carry out related staffing actions
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Train or arrange for training
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Set up machines and equipment
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Estimate costs and materials
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Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
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Recommend personnel actions
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Read blueprints and drawings
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Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
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Leading/instructing individuals
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Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls
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Fit and weld parts together
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Build patios, garden walls and other decorative installations
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Assist with landscape constructions
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Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work
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Create three-dimensional (3-D) models with computer-aided design (CAD)
Supervision
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3-4 people
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Staff in various areas of responsibility
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Labourers
Experience and specialization
Type of materials
Type of product
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Asphalt or concrete finishes
Type of related experience
Equipment and machinery experience
Area of work experience
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Landscaping
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Irrigation and drainage
Type of industry experience
Construction specialization
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Retaining walls
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Poured concrete
Area of specialization
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Custom fabrication and layout
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Own tools/equipment
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Hard hat
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Safety glasses/goggles
Personal suitability
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Excellent oral communication
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Disability benefits
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Health care plan
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Paramedical services coverage
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Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
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As per collective agreement
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Bonus
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Gasoline paid
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
- Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
- Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
- Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
- Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
- Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
- Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.