Landscape Labourer

Rankin Landscape & Design based in Scarborough, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Landscape Labourer who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. Rankin Landscape and Design can design a perfect outdoor space to fit any budget. Tranquil seating areas, a garden focal point, and a low-maintenance landscape are just a few of the looks that can be achieved. Spring and fall cleanups, pruning, annual planters, spring bulb planting, garden redesign, and garden maintenance are just a few of the services offered.

Deborah Rankin is the owner of Rankin Landscape and Design, a weekend landscaping business based in Toronto’s Beach neighbourhood for the past two decades. Deborah turned her dream of owning and operating a full-time landscape and design business into a reality in 2005. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Seasonal employment or Part time leading to full time job. The shift timings include Day, Weekend, Flexible Hours and Morning

Employer Name: Rankin Landscape & Design
Position: Landscape Labourer
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $18.00 to $22.00 hourly for 14 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Part time leading to Full time
Location: Scarborough, ON

Program description: This employer wishes to provide employment opportunities to Ukrainian nationals in Canada.

Job Description

  • The candidate will be required to take out weeds and dead plants.
  • The candidate will be required to trim overgrown limbs, hedges, and leaves.
  • The candidate will be required to plant new decorative bushes, flowers, plants, and shrubs
  • The candidate will have to lay sod or seed.
  • The candidate would be in charge of carting and spreading topsoil and other materials
  • The candidate will be expected to help with landscape construction.
  • The candidate would be in charge of watering and caring for plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
  • The candidate will be expected to rake and collect trash.
  • The candidate will be expected to complete landscape tasks efficiently and on time, with a focus on quality and production.
  • The candidate will be required to build walkways and patios, walls, fences, decks, and posts, among other things.
  • The candidate will be required to dig ditches or trenches as well as perform land clearing tasks.
  • The candidate will be responsible for loading and unloading materials, tools, and equipment needed to complete landscape construction projects.
  • The candidate will be required to apply pesticides to remove harmful insects such as mosquitos, wasps, and ticks.
  • The candidate will be required to conduct general maintenance duties such as cleaning walkways, fixing fountains, and other duties.
  • The candidate will be required to apply fertilizer to help enhance growth.
  • The candidate will be responsible for maintaining the landscaping design and ensuring plant growth.
  • The candidate will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining plant health.
  • The candidate will be required to perform routine cleaning duties
  • The candidate will be required to maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures
  • The candidate will be responsible for keeping the landscape thriving, healthy, and effectively designed
  • The candidate will be expected to work closely with garden designers and landscape architects to ensure that the garden meets the client’s expectations.
  • The candidate will be responsible for overseeing maintenance repairs to equipment, landscape structures, outdoor furniture, and walkways.
  • To perform work activities, the candidate must be able to read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and specifications.
  • The candidate will be responsible for transforming and designing the terrain to meet the client’s requests

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language
  • There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
  • Previous experience is not mandatory
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate must be able to do their job independently.
  • The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
  • The candidate should be punctual.
  • The candidate should be accountable.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should have excellent customer service skills.
  • The candidate should have the ability to work quickly without compromising quality.
  • The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
  • The candidate should be client focused.
  • The candidate should be able to work in a safe and efficient manner with little supervision.
  • The candidate should be able to follow oral and written instruction
  • The candidate must be able to safely operate power equipment for grounds keeping.
  • The candidate must possess physical stamina
  • The candidate should be able to assist clients in improving the appearance of their gardens or lawns.
  • The candidate must have excellent communication skills in order to interact effectively with clients.
  • The candidate must work in a safe and responsible manner, with eager participation and initiative.
  • The candidate will be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times.
  • The candidate must be highly alert and possess problem-solving abilities.
  • The candidate must be able to operate lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and hedge trimmers as well as other maintenance equipment.
  • The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
  • The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • The candidate should have excellent hand eye coordination
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting, standing and walking positions.
  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate should be prepared for doing physically challenging tasks as part of daily work.
  • The candidate should be required to handling heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks
  • The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
  • The candidate should ready to work overtime if needed.
  • The candidate should have ability to distinguish between colours
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in bending, crouching and kneeling positions
  • The candidate should be bondable and easily communicate.
  • The candidate should have a thorough Criminal record check.

On the road job

  • The candidate must travel frequently or constantly
  • The candidate will be required to work in various places.

Work Setting

  • The candidate will be required to work in Tennis court, Private residence and Landscape maintenance

Work Site Environment

  • The candidate should be willing to work in an outdoor environment for long hours, including tolerance for pests and thorns.
  • The candidate will be required to work in wet or damp, dusty, hot and cold weather conditions.
  • The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.

Transportation/Travel Information

  • For transportation, the candidate should use their own vehicle.
  • The candidate is able to travel by public transportation
  • The candidate should be willing to travel regularly

Work Location Information

  • The candidates will be required to work in employer’s or client’s home
  • The candidate will be required to work in Urban area and various locations.

Benefits

  • The selected candidates’ learning or training expenses would be covered by the employer.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Cover letter
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