Skilled Landscape Labourer

**Are you tired of digging everything by hand? Or are you looking to take your skills to the next level, get paid more and ACTUALLY have a future with your company? And a have GREAT TIME WHILE DOING SO?**

If you're looking to work somewhere you can be proud of... WE WANT YOU

If you are a superstar, you will be compensated as a superstar should.

We are looking for hard-working and experienced hardscape professionals who take massive pride in their work like we do. We want to give you the tools and opportunity to grow in your career, and once again, have a great time while doing so

We are not your average landscaping company, we seek to offer our employees the best possible working experience with industry-leading equipment. Skid steers, excavators, POWER wheelbarrows, and paver vacuums are to list a few of the pieces of equipment we have to make our team's lives easier.

**ABOUT US**

We are WLS Landscaping, we specialize in landscape construction and transforming outdoor spaces and we are growing by the day. Our mission is to exceed our client’s expectations and to raise the bar for the industry while ensuring quality craftsmanship and professionalism. We are Disciplined and Results-oriented in our pursuit to see every team member reach their personal, professional, and financial goals through the work we do together. Our core values are the backbone of our business and guide our hiring process: we are Inspirational, Aligned, Transparent, and Accountable.

**JOB DESCRIPTION / **

As a Skilled Landscape Labourer you will be expected to be skilled in a variety of landscape installations including, but not limited to, all types of hardscapes, patios, stone walls, retaining walls, wet-laid and dry laid stone, fireplaces, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, stone veneer, water features, paver and travertine pool decks, walkways, driveways, etc. Additionally, you’ll display a proven ability to work with others to maintain an environment of trust, diversity, and inclusion within your team. This individual will be responsible for managing time, materials, and site safety in the field, as well as ensuring all jobs are completed to WLS Landscaping Standards. This position will report to and coordinate projects with our Project Manager.

**PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES**
- Measure work areas and do the levelling before the start of projects
- Ensuring productivity with the labourers
- Use skills to develop the team for growth opportunities
- Ability to understand and execute a landscape plan.
- Performs hardscape installations such as pavers, natural stone, veneer stone, retaining walls etc.
- Evaluate reports or designs to determine work needs.
- Communicate needs to the crew lead to ensure that the job can be done.
- Must be comfortable working outside in all weather conditions
- Independent worker with good time management skills
- Experienced in landscaping and physical labour
- Experience in using a wet saw
- Experience using a quick cut

**KEY COMPETENCIES**

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to be successful in this role, but are not necessarily all-inclusive.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions
- Ability to work in a variety of roles and with a variety of personalities
- Ability to handle materials and equipment responsibly
- Works well as part of a team
- Ability to read Landscape plans and design
- Familiar with sub-base and base preparation/compaction
- Operation of small construction equipment
- Operation of larger construction equipment is a plus (i.e. Mini Skid Steer, Bobcat etc.)

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)

**-Minimum (3) years of Landscaping or Construction experience (preferred)**
- Must have 1-3 years hardscape installation experience (Paver patios, retaining walls, steps, etc.).
- Experience with equipment use such as backhoes, mini excavators, cut off saws, etc.
- Valid Ontario Driver’s License & Clean Driving Record (preferred)
- Experience working with team members across multiple functional roles (preferred)
- Fluency in English (French Considered an Asset)

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**
- Ability to spend prolonged periods of time standing and walking
- Must be able to lift and move up to 80lbs regularly
- Manual dexterity as needed to operate a variety of machinery and equipment
- Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises and smells associated with work sites

**COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY**

Pay: $26.00-$33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Application question(s):
**Experience**:

- Landscaping: 3 years (required)