Pond Construction

The applicant will be responsible for working with a small, highly-skilled crew of water feature experts to design, install & maintain natural swimming pools, spas & water gardens for discerning residential and commercial clients in the greater Ottawa region.

This position is well suited for someone who has recently graduated in a relevant field, and is now contemplating a sustainable career in the horticulture industry.

• Assisting with planning materials, equipment and labour needs for job sites.
• Taking site measurements and levels, and making accurate calculations.
• Operating & performing routine maintenance for small power tools including: quickcuts, chainsaws, pressure washers, pumps, carpentry & masonry tools, and light landscaping equipment.
• Operating and completing daily maintenance for heavy equipment including: CAT908 loader, CAT308 excavator & grapple, CAT299 skidsteer, and Toro Dingo mini skidsteer.
• Driving a 5tonne rolloff bin truck.
• Installing drainage systems, excavating water features, installing natural boulder garden walls, constructing water feature basins, stream beds & wetlands, installing natural flagstone patios & stair treads, completing bed construction, grading, sodding, and mulching.
• Installing landscape lighting, pond technical components, filtration systems, pumps & plumbing.
• Installing trees, shrubs, perennials, and aquatic plants according to specified planting plans.

• Experience in the operation and basic maintenance of light & medium duty landscaping & construction equipment preferred.
• Strong communication skills with an appreciation for accurate and timely completion of tasks.
• Willingness to work in an apprentice style setting.
• Strong interpersonal and client interactivity skills; strong work ethic.
• Excellent health & physical fitness.
• Applicant must currently reside in Canada as a landed immigrant or a Canadian citizen.
• A passion for ornamental landscape plants, water gardens, & aquaculture.

• High school graduate.
• A diploma or degree in the horticultural disciplines a definite asset.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in the horticultural trades.

• An unwavering zeal for all things related to ponds & aquatic landscape design.
• Selfmotivated with the ability to work with a team, or independently and selfmanage work load.
• Highly creative, yet focused and committed to the pursuit of excellence.
• Detailsoriented and an ability to multitask are essential.
• Excellent verbal & written communication in English a must.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and a strong work ethic.
• Must provide own reliable transportation to and from our facility.
• A valid G license and a clean driving record is required.

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Onsite parking
• Store discount

• French not required

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

• CARP, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

• Do you currently reside in Canada as a landed immigrant or a Canadian citizen?

• Driver's License (required)