Job description:
Business Name: The Great Canadian Landscaping Company Ltd.
Position Title: Install Lead Hand
Available Position(s): 1
Terms of Employment: permanent full time
Hours per week: 40
Wage: $35.00/ hour
Benefits: Extended Medical & Dental
Language of work: English
Company Business Address: 118 Garden Ave, North Vancouver BC V7P 3H2
Work Location: Various, site-based work across the Lower Mainland.
Company Profile: The Great Canadian Landscaping Company (GCLC) is a provider of the following services: Landscape Design, Maintenance, Installation, Construction and Snow & Ice Management. Working together a team is key to our success and growth as a leader in the Landscape Horticulture and Construction Industry. We work on residential and commercial properties in Vancouver, North and West Vancouver, and the Sea to Sky Corridor.
Job Description and Responsibilities:
As a member of the Landscape Construction team, you will be responsible for assisting in the completion of Landscape Construction and Renovation projects. Together, with a team of hard-working, passionate individuals you will be supported by a Foreperson to train and develop your skills. You also will have the opportunity to become an apprentice and to get Red Seal certified in Landscape Installation.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist the Landscape Construction Foreperson in managing safety, quality and productivity of work at sites and/ or shop/yard
- Landscape Installations and Renovations– Hardscape, Softscape, Lighting, Carpentry, Synthetic Turf, Snow and Ice Management
- Operate power equipment including, but not limited to, cut off saws, tampers, jackhammers, excavators, skid steers, track loaders and power tools
- Perform other manual duties to clean and maintain landscape installation environments, shop and equipment
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times
- Comply with all company policies and regulations
Skills Requirements:
- Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in landscape construction or carpentry
- Landscape knowledge and experience in Construction or Carpentry Practice's
- Competent in the use of power tools (Cut-off saws, Tampers, Jackhammers, Power equipment, blowers etc.)
- Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various Landscape Construction and Carpentry practices
- Physically fit with strong stamina
- Ability to follow safe and working procedures
- Excellent observation skills and a strong attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
- Speak, read, and write English
- Valid drivers license
- Must be willing to travel to different job sites around the Lower Mainland
Education Requirements:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
How to Apply:
