Landscape Installation Crew Member

Our Company:

Love Every Leaf is female owned and operated, full design and build company. We specialize in creating sustainable outdoor living areas, striving to install and support mini ecosystems by providing diverse flowering perennial gardens and friendly usable spaces.

Our Hardscape work includes decks, fences, patios, concrete driveways, retaining walls, living walls, pergolas, pizza ovens, gas / wood burning fireplaces, outdoor kitchens and living spaces. We also design pools and hot tubs to be installed for our clients. Softscapes include perennial gardens, natural step stone paths, deer and bunny tolerant species, lawn alternatives, xeriscapes, trees, annuals, mixed veg and perennial gardens. We provide low maintenance, drought tolerant options, solutions for river properties, opportunities to remove turf to create a more naturalized environment to enjoy. We are an environmentally conscious company focused on providing green solutions to keep our projects diversely pollinator and wildlife friendly. We care about our footprint and go the extra mile to make sure our work is done right in all aspects from the install to site clean up.

Our maintenance program ensures our gardens are regularly cared for so they can reach their full potential. We also help our clients to get acquainted with their gardens so they can feel comfortable watering and taking over their care if they desire.

We offer everything from design and in person consults to full project managed installs on existing spaces and new builds, both residential or commercial. We tailor each job to suit our clients needs, creating personalized modern designs that are practical to install. Our belief is that design and build go hand in hand to provide a cohesive space.

Job Description:

We are looking for fit, reliable, respectful, punctual, general install labourers for the upcoming season. The season is dependent on weather conditions, but usually begins May 1 and ends October 31. Full time and Part time positions available. Hours: 20-40 per week. Monday-Friday with the possibility of weekend shifts.

A typical day would consist of loading a truck and trailer with tools and materials for each site, which could be one or multiple in a day. Work days can be up to 10hrs, not exceeding 40hrs per week. Training is provided.

The work we do in a typical week could include

-Excavating a site

-Unloading and spreading soil or other aggregate

-Installing stepping stones

-Installation of brick patio and/or stairs

-Building raised garden beds or planters

-Haulaway of excavated material, compost or other materials

-Dump runs

-Garden planting and installation

-Transporting lumber

-Use of gas and power tools

Requirements:

-Must have vehicle and valid drivers license

-Must have smart phone for tracking hours on site, and use of maps

-Must be able to lift up to 50+lbs and perform laborious tasks continuously

-Must be able to communicate effectively and work with a team

-Must be able to follow directions and work independently

-Bondable

Assets:

-Previous landscaping experience

-Knowledge of gas and power tools

-Chainsaw experience and/or certification

-Truck and trailer experience

-First aid and CPR

-Plant interest/knowledge/education

-Carpentry experience

-Experience with brick patio installation

-Landscape design, environmental studies or urban design certification, drafting

Job Type: Seasonal

Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Landscape maintenance: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person