Landscaper / General Labor

**Job Opportunity: Landscape Laborer**

**Responsibilities**:

- Execute the construction and maintenance of diverse landscape features, including gardens, planting beds, and hardscape elements such as retaining walls, patios, and walkways.
- Perform excavation for planting trees, shrubs, and other vegetation according to project specifications.
- Operate power tools and hand tools in a safe and efficient manner to complete assigned landscaping tasks.
- Operate equipment including, but not limited to, excavators, skid steers, mowers, and stone saws as required and in accordance with safety regulations.
- Conduct routine maintenance on assigned equipment to ensure optimal operational performance.
- Adhere strictly to all safety protocols while working in various outdoor environments and on diverse project sites.
- Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure the timely and accurate completion of projects according to established specifications.

**Qualifications**:

- Possession of a valid Class G Driver's License is mandatory.
- Experience towing trailers is considered an asset but is not a prerequisite.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the safe operation of power tools such as trimmers, blowers, and saws is desirable.
- Prior experience in hardscaping, excavation, concrete work, and snow plowing is advantageous but not required.
- Experience operating equipment such as mowers, excavators, and skid steers is considered an asset but is not essential.
- Basic mechanical aptitude for the maintenance of equipment and tools is beneficial.
- Competence in the use of hand tools, including shovels, rakes, and pruners, is required.
- Knowledge of fundamental landscape maintenance practices, including planting, pruning, and fertilization, is considered an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team structure while also exhibiting self-motivation and the capacity for independent work.
- Sufficient physical stamina to perform manual labor in varying weather conditions is essential.
- A meticulous approach to work, ensuring a high standard of quality in all landscaping projects, is required.

Individuals who are detail-oriented, possess a strong work ethic, and are interested in developing their skills within the landscaping industry are encouraged to apply. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the creation of aesthetically pleasing and functional outdoor spaces.

**Our Company and Culture**:
SD&G Contracting is a small but rapidly growing landscaping firm based in Cornwall, Ontario, currently comprised of fewer than five dedicated individuals. As we navigate an exciting phase of expansion, we are seeking a Landscape Laborer who is not only skilled and hardworking but also a strong cultural fit for our close-knit team. We highly value collaboration, mutual respect, and a positive work environment. This is an opportunity to join a company where your contributions will be significant and your potential for growth is substantial. We are looking for a team member who is eager to learn, develop their skills alongside our company's evolution, and ideally commit to a long-term partnership, contributing to our continued success for multiple years to come.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $17.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company events
- On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- Landscape maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-05-23