Aboriginal/Indigenous jobs across Canada

Landscaper -Lead Hand

Job posted by : Landform Inc.

Job Description

Landscaper -Lead Hand (NOC 22114)

Employer: Landform Inc.

Job Location: Various locations in the Calgary, AB area. Travel expenses paid by employer.

Wage: $29.00-$34.00/hour (based on skills and experience, Salary increases as per company policy)

Employment terms and conditions: Permanent, Full-time, Overtime, Early morning, Morning, Day, Weekend

Weekly hours of work: 40 to 72 in summer and 30 to 40 in winter (weekly hours are weather-dependent)

Vacancies: 8

Anticipated start date: As soon as possible

Benefits: Health care plan and Dental plan after 2 years

Job requirements:

Language: Basic English

Education: No education required

Experience: 3 years of landscaping experience

Worksite environment: Outdoors, All weather conditions

Work setting: Various locations, Landscape contractor

Area of work experience: Landscaping, snow removal

Landscaping experience: Commercial and/or industrial construction

Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Able to work long hours (8-12 hours/day, 5-6 days/week), Attention to detail, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Manual dexterity, Ability to distinguish between colours, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight Handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal Suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Organized, Reliability, Team player

Duties:

Perform tasks unsupervised with efficiency and high quality.
Plan and construct landscaped environments, which may include trees, shrubberies, lawns, fences, decks, patios, and other landscape structures.
Estimate costs.
Water and tend to plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
Plant and move trees.
Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens.
Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas, and injecting with treatment solutions.
Operate skid steers.
Understand and follow the Landform Safety Program.
Be equipped and able to work in all weather conditions.
Supervise and assist the Foreman in all aspects of site and crew management, such as time tracking, scheduling, safety monitoring, and quality assurance.
Collaborate with the Foreman to determine staffing, tools, equipment, and material requirements for project completion.
Occasionally take responsibility for the Foreman role.
Create and manage lists for trucking, organize deliveries, and ensure accurate site layout and measurements.
Read, scale, and interpret blueprints, survey stakes, and data, and use specialized equipment such as lasers, Zip Level, and Rover to shoot grades and layout points accurately.
Maintain the organization and cleanliness of tools and trailers, report broken tools and equipment, and follow flag-out procedures and safety protocols.
Conduct pre-shift inspections and maintenance on all landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, tractors, chain saws, snow blowers, etc.) to ensure its safe and efficient operation.
Proficiently and safely operate snow removal equipment, including ATVs, skid loaders, and other relevant machinery.
Apply ice melt products and perform snow removal tasks while maintaining a clean and safe job site and ensuring no damage to existing landscapes or properties.
Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the layout of construction trailers and proficiency in independently operating all small tools.
Prioritize machine warm-up, inspect attachments for damage, and operate landscaping machinery safely while maintaining cleanliness.
Securely load equipment considering weight limits and material quantity, check trailer lights and brakes, and remain aware of surroundings.
Understand equipment limitations, prepare necessary tools and attachments, and know when to hand-dig or avoid proximity to walls and utilities.
Report any safety concerns and ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.