Job Position: Both Apprenticeship & Non-Apprenticeship Positions
Salary: $19+, Health and dental benefits, staff events
Job Requirement
- Excellent knowledge of planting shrubs, container stock, grasses, perennials, trees and any other plant materials
- Experience in soil and mulch installation
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly motivated and excellent work ethic
- Experience in plant layout is an asset
- Completion of Horticulture Diploma, Certification, or training from an accredited institution is an asset
- Conscientious individual with a sense of urgency
- Own steel toed work boots
Transportation Requirements
- Drivers License Preferred
Job Description
Our company is Vancouver’s premier landscaping company. We specialize in the construction and maintenance of custom high end residential properties. Working with us means working on a biggest and most impressive projects, interesting and unique work, support and training and being part of a great team.
We are currently seeking to add Horticultural Technician / Softscape Construction Workers to our fantastic team. We are looking for people who take pride in their work and are passionate about creating amazing outdoor spaces. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team and learn from experts in the field of landscape construction.
Start date: Any-time
Hours: 7:30am to 4:00pm, 40 hours per week
Days: Monday to Friday
Vacation: Two weeks paid, one week closed over Christmas
Location: Kitsilano, Point Grey, West Van, Kerrisdale, Southlands
Benefits: Healthcare, dental and optical coverage
Duration: Ongoing, permanent, full time work
Responsibilities
• Planting trees and shrubs, container stock, bulbs and plants of various sizes Loading, pushing and dumping wheelbarrows of various materials: (soil, sand, gravel, screenings, road base etc.)
• Carrying and stacking paving materials, lumber, steel/rebar, pallets, other building materials Digging trenches for irrigation, drainage, landscape lighting
• Spreading, raking, and compacting various materials
• Operating small gas and electrical tools including chainsaws, compactor, lawnmower, line trimmer, circular saw, various size jackhammers
Job Location
Kitsilano, Point Grey, West Van, Kerrisdale, Southlands
Additional Information
We have the ability to assist with PR and Visa applications.