Landscape Enhancements Crew Lead Hand

Wild Ridge Landscapes is an award-winning, mid-sized landscape company looking to add an Enhancements Crew Lead Hand to our team. Our Enhancements teams create beautiful outdoor spaces for our commercial and residential clients. 

We Offer:

• RRSP program and Health Spending Account
• Opportunities to grow and advance your career
• Professional development and training
• Excellent team environment with supportive management
• 45-50 hours per week with weekly pay (April to December) with some flexibility
• Opportunities to work year-round

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Core Values of Wild Ridge Landscapes: Relationships, Integrity, Leadership, Professionalism, and Creativity
• Execute landscape enhancements project installations such as planting, pruning, mulching, amending soil, grading, and sodding, as instructed by crew leads and managers
• Install trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and commercial planting (large scale)
• Remove weeds and plant material in small and large scale garden renovations
• Read and interpret landscape designs and plans to ensure work is completed to specification
• Drive a truck with trailer, and operate and maintain landscaping equipment safely and efficiently
• Assist with spring clean-ups, and leaf, litter and debris clean-up in fall
• Ensure job sites are clean, safe, and organized throughout project duration.
• Communicate effectively with clients on-site when needed and address questions professionally
• Responsibility includes supervision of other crew members and delegating tasks to ensure timely project completion
• Use Wild Ridge software for tracking hours and completing health and safety forms etc.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in landscaping, preferably with enhancement or installation projects.
• Knowledge and identification of tree and plant care. Landscaping or horticultural certification is an asset.
• Full G license with clean abstract, truck and trailer experience is an asset
• Heavy lifting is a requirement and key part of the job
• Willingness to work in all types of weather (rain, cold and hot temperatures)
• Willingness to accommodate irregular work schedules (some shifts may run long, or Saturday work may be required)

Working Conditions:

• In early spring and late fall enhancement crews may be asked to work in cold weather temperatures where they need to dress warmly.
• In mid summer enhancement crews may be asked to work in hot weather temperatures and need to drink plenty of fluids, be responsible about sunscreen use, wear hats and ensure they take appropriate breaks.
• In all seasons, enhancement crews need to be prepared to be asked to work in rainy conditions and to bring appropriate gear such as rain jackets. 
• Enhancement crews can expect to occasionally be exposed to chemicals such as gasoline and lubricants.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organization and the overall business objectives of the organization.

Wild Ridge Landscapes Inc. is an equal opportunity employer proud of its diverse team.

Please contact vahid@wildridge.ca, or call (343) 309-5449, if you require accommodation during the hiring process.

Apply now via our company website at https://wildridge.bamboohr.com/careers , or send your resume to careers@wildridge.ca to be considered for this position.