Labourer (Landscape & Maintenance)

Job Summary

Urban Life Solutions is currently hiring for a full-time Labourer to join our Landscape Maintenance division in Ottawa. Reporting to the Crew Lead/Site Supervisor, this role involves performing a variety of tasks related to the upkeep and maintenance of gardens, lawns, parks, and grounds across industrial, municipal, and commercial properties while delivering exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

Spread topsoil, lay sod, and plant flowers, grass, shrubs, and trees.

Perform landscape maintenance tasks including mowing, raking, aerating, dethatching, weeding, and pruning shrubs and trees.

Maintain lawns and landscaped areas along entire properties.

Operate and maintain landscaping equipment including string trimmers, riding mowers, leaf blowers, and sidewalk tractors.

Operate sidewalk tractors with various attachments for summer maintenance and winter snow removal on sidewalks and walkways.

Perform manual duties including lifting materials, general site cleanup, and assisting with landscape maintenance projects.

Check, clean, lubricate, and refuel equipment and report any issues to the Crew Lead or Site Supervisor.

Perform winter maintenance duties including snow clearing, salting, and hand shoveling where required.

Assist the Site Supervisor when required by supporting site safety, work quality, productivity, and completing required documentation.

When required, operate company truck and trailer to transport crew, equipment, and matrials to and from job sites.

Other duties as required.

What we offer

Competitive wages, benefits, RRSP contributions and vacation time

A dynamic and inclusive working environment that encourages professional growth and development

Boot allowance

Qualifications

Must have a valid and current security clearance (reliability/secret).

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

1+ years of experience working in landscaping or construction.

Familiarity with tools and techniques for placing and finishing concrete and asphalt.

Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs and prolonged standing.

Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow).

Team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn and take direction.

Valid G driver’s license is an asset; experience with small equipment (e.g., bobcats, compactors, sidewalk tractors) is a plus.

Pay: CA$20.00 – CA$24.00 per hour

At ULS, we believe in fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment, and we look forward to the possibility of welcoming new members to our team in the future. In the meantime, feel free to explore our website to learn more about our company culture, values, and the impactful work we do.

Employees at ULS must be able and willing to work at any site where ULS is contracted to perform work, based on operational and client requirements. Work locations may vary depending on scheduling, weather conditions, and business needs.

Employees must be willing and capable of performing manual labour duties required for both winter and summer operations. This includes physically demanding work such as shoveling, lifting, landscaping, construction-related tasks, and working outdoors in various weather and environmental conditions.

Inclusive Work Environment

ULS we embrace and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women, Indigenous people, and persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, colour, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, etc. If you require accommodation feel free to reach out with any questions. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. We regret that we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

ULS uses AI in our recruitment process to help assess and select candidates for positions.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Due to the volume of applications, we will only be reaching out to those who meet the requirements for the next steps in our hiring process.