Skilled Labourer

**Job Summary**

**Goals**: Customer Satisfaction, Quality Work.

**Wage**:18-27$/hr, dependent on education and experience.

**Reports to**: Foreman / Project Manager / Division Manager

**Time Requirement**: Full time

**Company Policy and Procedures**
- Understand and abide by company procedures
- Enforce and uphold company policies and procedures
- Is on time and ready to work at beginning of shift

**Specific Responsibilities**
- Participate in project activities focused on Environmental Construction or Landscaping
- Provide physical labour in an outdoor environment.
- Activities may include; installation of hardscape, installation of plant materials, tree care and removal, grading operations, erosion control, hydroseeding, mobilization of equipment/materials, operation of equipment, site furnishings, buildings, concrete and general construction labour.
- Assist supervisor in all aspects of project execution including tracking activities, data checking and preparing supporting documentation for reports and liability assessments
- Work with a team, in local locations, as well as in remote settings requiring overnight stays. (Hotels/Accommodation/LOA provided for remote projects)
- Running of small equipment and use of hand tools (shovels, rakes, brush saws, chainsaws)

**Human Relations**
- Maintains positive attitude and outlook toward work performed
- Contributes to productive team atmosphere
- Treats all stakeholders in a respectful manner

**Equipment and Company Property**
- Maintains clean driving record
- Able and willing to drive trucks with trailers and equipment
- Responsible for truck and trailer, hand tools, and installation materials
- Has ability to learn new equipment efficiently

**Quality**
- Maintains professional approach
- Instructs others in techniques to improve quality
- Able to maintain quality while increasing efficiency
- Responsible for final quality on assigned projects.

**Safety**
- Reports or corrects dangerous situations
- Reports accidents/incident and fills out proper paperwork
- Safe operation of tools and equipment
- Use of required safety equipment and PPE
- Strong time management, project planning and written/verbal communications

**Job Type / Category**

**Landscape/Reclamation/Forestry Labour**

Employee's who output good quality work will find opportunity for advancement, additional training, and upward mobility within the organization. Some projects will require travel and will be subsidized with Living Out Allowance and Hotels.

**Required Education, Skills and Qualifications**
- Prior Forestry, Landscape, Construction, or Horticultural experience is considered an asset.
- Education in Landscape, Environmental Sciences, Ornamental Horticulture, Arboriculture or related fields is considered an asset.
- Registration with a professional organization is considered an asset.
- First Aid, WHMIS, TDG, Construction Safety Training System, and company specific orientation required prior to starting work on projects
- Certifications such as; Landscape Industry, International Society of Arboriculture, Ground Disturbance, Fall Protection, Chainsaw Safety, or any additional training certificates are considered an asset.

**Company Profile**

Vitae Environmental Construction Ltd. is a Southern Alberta based business with local experience and expertise in reclamation, environmental, landscaping and civil construction services, with specific expertise in Alberta's ecology.

Vitae’s team stays up-to-date with new products and innovative methods by regularly attending training sessions and industry trade shows and events across North America. By doing so, Vitae is able to offer you the latest and best in custom reclamation, environmental, landscaping and civil construction solutions for your unique project.

Vitae is COR Certified and a member of ComplyWorks and ISNetworld.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: $18.00-$27.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-08-05