Landscaper -lead Hand (Noc 22114)

**Employer**:Landform Inc.

**Job Location**: Various locations in the Calgary, AB area. Travel expenses paid by employer.

**Wage**: $29.00-$34.00/hour (based on skills and experience, Salary increases as per company policy)

**Employment terms and conditions**:Permanent, Full-time, Overtime, Early morning, Morning, Day, Weekend

**Weekly hours of work**: 40 to 72 in summer and 30 to 40 in winter (weekly hours are weather-dependent)

**Vacancies**: 8

**Anticipated start date**: As soon as possible

**Benefits**: Health care plan and Dental plan after 2 years

**Job requirements**:
**Language**: Basic English

**Education**: No education required

**Experience**: 3 years of landscaping experience

**Worksite environment**: Outdoors, All weather conditions

**Work setting**: Various locations, Landscape contractor

**Area of work experience**: Landscaping, snow removal

**Landscaping experience**: Commercial and/or industrial construction

**Own tools/equipment**: Steel-toed safety boots

**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:Able to work long hours (8-12 hours/day, 5-6 days/week), Attention to detail, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Manual dexterity, Ability to distinguish between colours, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Bending, crouching, kneeling

**Weight Handling**: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

**Personal Suitability**: Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Organized, Reliability, Team player

**Duties**:

- Perform tasks unsupervised with efficiency and high quality.
- Plan and construct landscaped environments, which may include trees, shrubberies, lawns, fences, decks, patios, and other landscape structures.
- Estimate costs.
- Water and tend to plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
- Plant and move trees.
- Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens.
- Operate skid steers.
- Understand and follow the Landform Safety Program.
- Be equipped and able to work in all weather conditions.
- Supervise and assist the Foreman in all aspects of site and crew management, such as time tracking, scheduling, safety monitoring, and quality assurance.
- Collaborate with the Foreman to determine staffing, tools, equipment, and material requirements for project completion.
- Occasionally take responsibility for the Foreman role.
- Create and manage lists for trucking, organize deliveries, and ensure accurate site layout and measurements.
- Read, scale, and interpret blueprints, survey stakes, and data, and use specialized equipment such as lasers, Zip Level, and Rover to shoot grades and layout points accurately.
- Maintain the organization and cleanliness of tools and trailers, report broken tools and equipment, and follow flag-out procedures and safety protocols.
- Conduct pre-shift inspections and maintenance on all landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, tractors, chain saws, snow blowers, etc.) to ensure its safe and efficient operation.
- Proficiently and safely operate snow removal equipment, including ATVs, skid loaders, and other relevant machinery.
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the layout of construction trailers and proficiency in independently operating all small tools.
- Prioritize machine warm-up, inspect attachments for damage, and operate landscaping machinery safely while maintaining cleanliness.
- Securely load equipment considering weight limits and material quantity, check trailer lights and brakes, and remain aware of surroundings.
- Understand equipment limitations, prepare necessary tools and attachments, and know when to hand-dig or avoid proximity to walls and utilities.
- Report any safety concerns and ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.

**How to apply**:
**By mail**: 283171 TWP 262 Rocky View County, AB T4A 1J8

**Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, and Newcomers to Canada are welcome to apply.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $29.00-$34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person