Jobs in Calgary, AB

Job summary

Read blueprints and other instructions to determine work requirements, plant and move trees, and remove trees. Organize and direct construction of decks, patios, garden walls, retaining walls, and other landscape installations.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience 2 years to less than 3 years On the road Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee. Work site environment Noisy Outdoors All weather conditions Work setting Various locations Landscape contractor Responsibilities Tasks Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements Plant and move trees Tree removal Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls Build patios, garden walls and other decorative installations Experience and specialization Landscaping experience Residential projects Commercial and/or industrial construction Park and recreation sites Sports field Equipment and machinery experience Small engine equipment Skidsteer Area of work experience Snow removal Construction specialization Fieldstone paths Interlocking brick Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls Retaining walls Rock gardens Stone garden walls Irrigation and drainage Area of specialization Landscape construction Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Ability to work independently Attention to detail Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Manual dexterity Ability to distinguish between colours Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Own tools/equipment Steel-toed safety boots Gloves Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Organized Reliability Team player Punctuality Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits Other Benefits Parking available Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Does not require Canadian work experience Support for Indigenous people Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Supports for visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

What you’ll do

Read blueprints and other instructions to determine work requirements, plant and move trees, and remove trees. Organize and direct construction of decks, patios, garden walls, retaining walls, and other landscape installations.

Requirements

Requires 2 to less than 3 years of experience; no degree, certificate, or diploma is required. Candidates must be able to work independently outdoors in all weather, handle loads up to 23 kg (50 lbs), and provide steel-toed safety boots and gloves.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Health Care Plan
• Vision Care Benefits
• Parking Available

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Heavy Lifting · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Landscape Construction
• Planting and Moving Trees
• Tree Removal
• Blueprint Reading
• Deck Construction
• Retaining Wall Construction
• Patio Construction
• Interlocking Brick
• Fieldstone Paths
• Irrigation and Drainage
• Snow Removal
• Small Engine Equipment
• Skid Steer Operation
• Heavy Lifting
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Environmental & Sustainability