• Full Time
  • Calgary

Landform Inc.

Employer: Landform Inc.

  • Job Location:  Various locations in the Calgary, AB area. Travel expenses paid by employer.
  • Wage: $29.00-$34.00/hour (based on skills and experience, Salary increases as per company policy)
  • Employment terms and conditions: Permanent, Full-time, Overtime, Early morning, Morning, Day, Weekend
  • Weekly hours of work:  40 to 72 in summer and 30 to 40 in winter (weekly hours are weather-dependent)
  • Vacancies: 8
  • Anticipated start date: As soon as possible
  • Benefits: Health care plan and Dental plan after 2 years

Job requirements:

  • Language: Basic English
  • Education: No education required
  • Experience:  3 years of landscaping experience
  • Worksite environment: Outdoors, All weather conditions
  • Work setting: Various locations, Landscape contractor
  • Area of work experience: Landscaping, snow removal
  • Landscaping experience: Commercial and/or industrial construction
  • Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots
  • Work conditions and physical capabilities: Able to work long hours (8-12 hours/day, 5-6 days/week), Attention to detail, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Manual dexterity, Ability to distinguish between colours, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Weight Handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  • Personal Suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Organized, Reliability, Team player

Duties:

  • Perform tasks unsupervised with efficiency and high quality.
  • Plan and construct landscaped environments, which may include trees, shrubberies, lawns, fences, decks, patios, and other landscape structures.
  • Estimate costs.
  • Water and tend to plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
  • Plant and move trees.
  • Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens.
  • Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas, and injecting with treatment solutions.
  • Operate skid steers.
  • Understand and follow the Landform Safety Program.
  • Be equipped and able to work in all weather conditions.
  • Supervise and assist the Foreman in all aspects of site and crew management, such as time tracking, scheduling, safety monitoring, and quality assurance.
  • Collaborate with the Foreman to determine staffing, tools, equipment, and material requirements for project completion.
  • Occasionally take responsibility for the Foreman role.
  • Create and manage lists for trucking, organize deliveries, and ensure accurate site layout and measurements.
  • Read, scale, and interpret blueprints, survey stakes, and data, and use specialized equipment such as lasers, Zip Level, and Rover to shoot grades and layout points accurately.
  • Maintain the organization and cleanliness of tools and trailers, report broken tools and equipment, and follow flag-out procedures and safety protocols.
  • Conduct pre-shift inspections and maintenance on all landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, tractors, chain saws, snow blowers, etc.) to ensure its safe and efficient operation.
  • Proficiently and safely operate snow removal equipment, including ATVs, skid loaders, and other relevant machinery.
  • Apply ice melt products and perform snow removal tasks while maintaining a clean and safe job site and ensuring no damage to existing landscapes or properties.
  • Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the layout of construction trailers and proficiency in independently operating all small tools.
  • Prioritize machine warm-up, inspect attachments for damage, and operate landscaping machinery safely while maintaining cleanliness.
  • Securely load equipment considering weight limits and material quantity, check trailer lights and brakes, and remain aware of surroundings.
  • Understand equipment limitations, prepare necessary tools and attachments, and know when to hand-dig or avoid proximity to walls and utilities.
  • Report any safety concerns and ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.

How to apply:

  • By email: resumes@landform.ca
  • By mail: 283171 TWP 262 Rocky View County, AB T4A 1J8

Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, and Newcomers to Canada are welcome to apply.