Landscape labourer

Bloom Field Farm based in 3745 Hwy 2, Newcastle, ON L1B 1L9 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Landscape labourer who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On Call, To be determined, Early Morning and Morning. The position of Landscape labourer has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).

Employer Name: Bloom Field Farm
Position: Landscape labourer
No. of vacancies: 4
Salary: $18.50 hourly 30 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: 3745 Hwy 2, Newcastle, ON L1B 1L9

Job Description

The candidate will be expected to assist with landscape construction.
The candidate must weed, prune, and trim trees and plants.
The candidate must cut grass.
The candidate will be expected to rake and collect trash.
The candidate will be expected to clean up litter and garbage.
The candidate must cart and spread topsoil and other materials.
The candidate must lay sod or seed.
The candidate will be expected to plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs, and trees.
The candidate must water and care for plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
The candidate must operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment.

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.
Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
The candidate should be client focused.
The candidate should be dependable.
The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
The candidate should be reliable.
The candidate should be a good team player.

Work site environment

The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty and hot conditions.
The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.

Work setting

The candidate will be required to work in an urban area.
The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.
The candidate must work as a landscape contractor.
The candidate must be willing to work in a remote location.
The candidate will be required to work in various locations.
Workplace will involve maintaining the landscape.

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

The candidate must have prior experience with a chainsaw, rototiller, small engine equipment, sod cutter, tractor, tractor mower, and weed trimmer/edger.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

The candidate must have their own transportation.
The employer will not pay for the candidate’s travel expenses.
The candidate does not have access to public transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
The candidate should have an eye for details.
The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

Own tools/equipment

The candidate must have their own safety equipment/gear, steel-toed safety boots, hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, safety vest, gloves, ear plugs, and mask.