Landscape Labourer

**Role Summary** ---------------- **Company:** Silver Maple Landscaping **Job Title:** Landscape Labourer **Job Type:** Full-Time, Permanent **Compensation:** $52000/yr **Reports To:** **Location:** Kitchener, Ontario **SAFETY AT ACTIVA:** Workplace safety is a core aspect of every role at Activa, requiring active participation in hazard prevention, compliance with safety procedures, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment and championing a positive safety culture in our workplaces. **ROLE SUMMARY:** The Landscape Labourer is a member of the landscaping team and receives day-to-day instruction from the Lead Hand. This role requires a dependable, hardworking, and physically capable individual with a basic understanding of landscaping practices and procedures with the ability to follow instructions accurately and efficiently. **Key Responsibilities** ------------------------ **Safety:** * Follow all established safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE). * Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner. * Promptly report hazards, unsafe conditions, near misses, or incidents to a supervisor. * Participate in required health and safety meetings and training sessions. * Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including job sites, tools, and equipment. * Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Regulations for Construction Projects, and all applicable legislation. * Follow company health and safety policies and procedures at all times. * Safely operate, inspect, and report any issues with tools, machinery, and equipment. * Work collaboratively with coworkers, Lead Hands, and supervisors to promote and uphold a positive safety culture on site. **General Landscaping:** * Act as an active crew member, supporting the completion of landscaping projects, including: + Landscape maintenance + Hardscape work + Landscape design and installation + Fence and deck installation + Winter maintenance (i.e. Snow removal) * Attend on-call shifts in the winter months. This may include early morning starts, extended hours, and seasonal overtime, if necessary. * Work outdoors in varying weather conditions including heat, cold, snow, rain etc. * Safely operate landscaping tools and machinery such as lawn mowers, trimmers, blowers, compactors, and small excavators (as trained) * Support the care and routine maintenance of company-owned or rented tools, equipment, and machinery. * Assist in maintaining the overall cleanliness and organization of the worksite. * Follow all company policies and procedures at all times. * Perform other duties as assigned. **Requirements** ---------------- * Secondary School Diploma * Previous landscaping work experience is an asset * Valid G- class Driver’s License and reliable transportation is required * WHMIS, Working at Heights and tool/equipment training with valid record of training. * Able to perform physically demanding work