Landscape Operator

Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 40

Hourly Rate: $32.02 (hourly rate as of July 1, 2026)

Please note, this is a 6-month temporary full-time contract opportunity. There are multiple vacancies available.

About Western
Considered Canada's most beautiful University, Western's main campus spans 400 acres of Gothic-style buildings mixed with modern LEED-certified capital structures providing an idyllic environment for our community of scholars. The university is located in London, Canada, a safe, vibrant and welcoming community of more than 350,000 people serving as a regional medical and industrial hub for southwestern Ontario.

About Us
Facilities Management is responsible for the planning, development, engineering, construction, operation, maintenance, and stewardship of all the buildings, infrastructure, sites, and services within Western's campus community. Our integrated team provides excellence in creating and maintaining Western’s facilities and in serving the community. Our vision is to be recognized as the leader in facilities management among research-intensive universities worldwide.

Responsibilities
The Landscape Operator performs labour intensive and skilled work associated with the maintenance, construction, repair, alteration and inspection of campus landscape and facilities utilizing supplied vehicles, equipment and associated tools.

Qualifications

Education:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of at least one industry related post-secondary course at an accredited institution or at least one industry related course offered through a landscape industry trade organization relating to the requirements of the role description
• Maintain, at minimum, a valid Ontario G Driver’s License
• Maintain a current First Aid Certificate including CPR where required

Experience:

• Within the last 10 years: 
• At least 3 years continuous experience working within a landscape environment performing summer and winter landscape maintenance/installation including snow and ice management
• At least 3 years of continuous experience in a large and complex environment such as a commercial, industrial, or institutional setting:
• Operating loading equipment, such as skid steers and tractors
• Operating various types of turf maintenance equipment 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to landscape services/waste management operations
• In-depth understanding of tools, equipment, principles, materials, and terminology associated with landscape services/waste management operations
• Basic understanding of other positions within Facilities Management with which the role interacts with
• Comprehensive knowledge in the current versions of all applicable legislation, regulations, codes and standards
• Comprehensive understanding of hydraulic, power take-off (PTO) and mechanically driven implements and attachments
• Knowledgeable in the operation of landscape vehicles and equipment including battery electric units
• Ability to investigate, identify, analyze and document information in written or electronic form and resolve problems, as well as organize and order work materials, tools, and support staff in the shop and on the job site
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including to lift and transport materials, bend, excavate, climb and reach repetitively, as well as to work in confined spaces or in areas containing designated substances found within OH&S Act as required
• Ability to work well in a team environment as well as autonomously with minimal supervision, and to perform tasks in emergency situations
• Ability to interpret and work from electronic/written operation instruction sheets as well as mechanical electrical and geographical drawings/maps and produce quick-sketch working diagrams
• Comprehensive electronic, oral and written communication skills with ability to listen fully and respond courteously to instructions, questions and comments
• Dependable and co-operative disposition with ability to establish a rapport with customers, leaders and peers, as well as to interact with others in positive ways which develop mutual understanding, respect and productive relationships

Union Statement
Western welcomes applications from all qualified individuals; however, it is the university's policy to give first consideration to qualified CUPE 2361 applicants.

Background Checks
Please note, successful applicants may be required to produce a current police information record check from a police service, as well as a current, clean driving abstract prior to commencing employment.

Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone View phone number on knighthunter.com.

Please Note:
This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Interested applicants are asked to visit for further information and to apply online referencing job #44340 by 11:59PM on September 1, 2026.