Job Description

Junior Landscaper

Employer:                    Westwood Landscapes Inc.

Employer address:      101-1126 Douglas Road

                                    Burnaby, BC V5C 4Z6

Position name:            Junior Landscaper

Number of vacancies: Seven

Location of work:        101-1126 Douglas Road

                                    Burnaby, BC V5C 4Z6

                                    And throughout the Lower Mainland

Nature of position:      Permanent, full-time (40 hours per week)

Wage:                          $23.50 – $27.00 per hour (dependent on experience)

Vacation:                     4% in lieu of paid vacation days

Language required:     English, spoken and written

Other benefits:            Extended medical benefit including dental

How to apply:              Please send your cover letter and resume attention Alastair Brown by email to Alastair@westwoodlandscapes.ca.

JOB DUTIES. The following duties will be performed in this position:

• Duties include planning and constructing landscaped environments on commercial and residential construction sites throughout the Lower Mainland.
• Work in outdoor, all-weather conditions.
• Perform physically demanding tasks, such as shoveling dirt/gravel, moving pavers, wheel barrowing back and forth, digging trenches etc.
• Follow safety regulations on site and attend training programs as needed
• Regular interactions with foreman, co-workers, office staff as well as other trades and safety personnel will be required.
• May work under the supervision of landscapers at a senior level.

REQUIREMENTS. The successful applicant will possess, at a minimum, the following skills and experience:

• At least six months of landscaping experience is required.
• A level of physical fitness sufficient to perform the job duties is required.
• Applicant must be well-organized, professional and pay attention to detail.
• Demeanor and attitude appropriate for a client facing position is required.

We would like to thank you for your interest in this position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.