Overview

Landscape Labourer Job Opportunity
Ernie’s Landscaping – Saint John, NB

Posted on: February 25, 2025
Employer: Ernie’s Landscaping

Job Details

Location:
380 Ashburn Road, Saint John, NB, E2K 5B2
Workplace Information: On-site (No remote work option)
Salary: $17.00 to $24.00 per hour (To be negotiated)
Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment Type: Seasonal, Full-time
Start Date: April 14, 2025
Benefits: Other benefits (Details provided below)
Vacancies: 5 positions available
Job Bank Reference Number: 3242753

Overview

Language Requirements:

  • English (Required)

Education Requirements:

  • No degree, certificate, or diploma required

Experience:

  • Experience is an asset but not mandatory

Worksite Environment:

  • Outdoor work required
  • Exposure to varying weather conditions

Work Setting:

  • Urban areas
  • Landscaping projects for residential, commercial, and municipal properties
  • Landscape maintenance services

Responsibilities and Tasks for Landscape Labourer Job Opportunity

As a Landscape Labourer at Ernie’s Landscaping, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

  • Assisting with various landscape construction projects
  • Weeding, pruning, and trimming trees and plants
  • Cutting grass and maintaining lawns
  • Raking leaves and collecting refuse to maintain a clean environment
  • Transporting and spreading topsoil, mulch, and other landscaping materials
  • Laying sod and planting grass seed to establish new lawns
  • Watering and tending to plants, flower beds, and gardens
  • Operating and maintaining landscape maintenance equipment such as lawnmowers, trimmers, and blowers
  • Assisting with tree removal and disposal

Additional Information

Security and Safety Requirements:

  • Bondable
  • Criminal record check
  • Drug test may be required

Transportation & Travel Information:

  • A valid driver’s license is required
  • Personal transportation may be necessary for commuting to work locations

Work Conditions and Physical Demands:

  • Fast-paced outdoor environment
  • Repetitive tasks requiring physical endurance
  • Handling heavy loads such as bags of soil, mulch, or stones
  • Physically demanding tasks such as digging, lifting, and planting
  • Manual dexterity and attention to detail required
  • Ability to work in various positions, including bending, crouching, and kneeling for extended periods
  • Significant walking required

Required Equipment:

  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Work gloves

Personal Suitability & Skills

Ideal candidates should demonstrate the following qualities:

  • Client-focused mindset – Ability to provide excellent customer service
  • Dependability – Being reliable and showing up on time
  • Flexibility – Adaptability to different work conditions and job tasks
  • Reliability – Strong work ethic and consistency in completing tasks
  • Team player attitude – Ability to work well with others
  • Punctuality – Showing up on time and meeting deadlines
  • Hardworking nature – Strong motivation to complete tasks efficiently
  • Maturity – Professionalism and responsibility in the workplace

Benefits & Perks

Aside from competitive wages and seasonal employment opportunities, Ernie’s Landscaping offers the following benefits:

  • Free parking available at the worksite
  • Opportunity for skills development and on-the-job training
  • Work in a team-oriented environment with experienced landscapers
  • Potential for career growth within the landscaping industry
  • Enjoy working outdoors and contributing to beautifying urban spaces

Who Can Apply?

You may apply for this job only if you meet the following criteria:

  • You are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or temporary resident of Canada
  • You have a valid Canadian work permit

Important Note: If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to unauthorized applications.

How to Apply for Landscape Labourer Job Opportunity

1. Direct Application via Job Bank

  • Click Apply on the Job Bank website to submit your application.

2. By Email

3. By Phone

  • Call 506-658-0330 between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM for inquiries or to apply directly.

Screening Questions for Applicants

When submitting your application, please answer the following questions:

  1. Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  2. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? (Experience is an asset but not mandatory)

Application Deadline

This position is advertised until: March 27, 2025

Important Notice

This job posting was directly submitted by the employer on the Government of Canada Job Bank. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and reliability, the Government of Canada cannot guarantee the authenticity of the posting.

Join Ernie’s Landscaping and be part of a team that transforms outdoor spaces!
Apply today to start a fulfilling seasonal job in landscaping.

To apply for this job email your details to erniesjl@nbnet.nb.ca