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The ideal candidate will have a combination of education and experience and possess a passion for this career path. This is a year round position with some winter work in snow and ice management. The ideal candidate will also be eligible for our SUB program to assist with income in the winter months which pays 75% to 95% of the regular salary from the summer season in the winter season.
The candidate must be able to provide a good reference from former employers.
The candidate must be able to relocate to Saskatoon, Sk.
Required Experience
- Minimum 5 years in Landscape Construction showing increasing competency and responsibility.
- Must be able to prove competency in hardscape installation ( paving stone and retaining wall) , construction methods, and execution.
- Must have experience combined with a desire to continually improve your hardscaping and landscape skills and ability to execute complete jobs.
- 10/10 Installer of Paving stones, steps, segmental retaining walls.
- Competent at calculating slopes to set up hardscapes.
- Class 5 license with a G endorsement or ability to obtain within one month of hiring.
- Criminal Record check required.
Preferred
- G endorsement or able to obtain G endorsement within 1 month of hiring.
- Landscape or Horticultural Degree, Diploma, or Certificate. ICPI installer course. Not required but would be an asset.
- Power mobile equipment operator certificate for skid steer or able to
obtain.
We are looking for people with the following attributes:
- Enjoy working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
- Reliable, trustworthy, transparent.
- Enjoy physical activity and working with hands.
- In good physical shape and able to lift 60 lbs
- Have a strong interest in Landscape Construction and an appreciation for the built urban landscape.
The ideal candidate possesses the following skills:
- Strong understanding and proof of competence with various hardscape installation practices.
- Understanding of concrete formwork.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of residential automatic irrigation system installation.
- Installing and finish grading topsoil, turf, installing plants and mulching.
- Ability to work Unsupervised and ensure that others are also working.
- Able to interpret landscape plans and explain and give directions to
others.
- Able to communicate effectively and positively with clients.
- Safe and efficient skid steer, mini excavator, and other equipment operation.
- Comfortable with trailering machinery.
- Safe and efficient operation of masonry saw and gas cut-off saw.
Why you should work for us:
- Reliable full time hours with daily overtime.
- 1 paid week off in the middle of summer. Date TBD by employer. Employer shuts down for 1 week.
- On-the- job training
- Opportunities for growth within the company.
- Very competitive salary which includes the SUB program for the winter months. 75% to 95% of your full time income during the off season, with responsibilities in Snow Removal.
What you will be doing while working with us:
- Installing paving stone and segmental retaining wall and stairs.
- Forming and pouring concrete.
- Reading and interpreting landscape plans.
- Communicating the plans with the rest of the crew.
- Leading a crew of 2-4 people.
- Effectively communicating with all stakeholders including clients, owner, other supervisors, suppliers.
- operating power equipment.
- maintaining a safe, clean and organized workspace.
- Maintenance on machinery.
- Rough Grading and finish grading topsoil.
- Installing irrigation systems.
- Building with natural stone.
- Planting trees, shrubs, perennials.
- Installing sod
- Installing crushed rock, mulch and fabric
- Installing low voltage lighting systems.
- Snow removal and other construction work in the winter months.
Hours of work:
Monday to Friday for a minimum of 8-10 hrs per day.
Weekend work where required due to unfavourable conditions.
We generally perform our construction operations from May 1st to November 1st. Snow removal and other construction from Nov to April.
All applications are confidential.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $26.00/hr to $35.00/hr plus 75% to 95% SUB program in the winter months - you earn 75% to 95% of full time income in the off season.
