General labourer - landscaping

• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 20 to 40 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: Will train

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Odours
• Dusty
• Hot

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home
• Urban area
• Landscape contractor
• Private residence
• Commercial

Tasks

• Rake and collect refuse
• Lay sod or seed
• Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Organized
• Reliability
• Punctuality
• Hardworking
• Maturity

Screening questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Flexible hours
• Morning

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available