Landscape Construction Labourer
Join a Team That Takes Pride in Building Quality Landscapes
Ground Force Contracting is a growing landscape construction company based in Edmonton, specializing in residential and commercial landscape construction. We are looking for dependable, hardworking individuals who take pride in producing quality work and enjoy working outdoors.
We're looking for people who want to be part of a professional team, learn new skills, and help build projects they can be proud of.
Whether you already have landscape construction experience or have a strong construction background and a willingness to learn, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Landscape Construction Labourer, you'll work alongside experienced crew members building a variety of outdoor projects, including:
- Site preparation and grading
- Installing sod, trees, shrubs, mulch, decorative rock, and topsoil
- Building retaining walls, patios, walkways, and other hardscape features
- Fence construction
- Operating hand tools and power tools safely
- Assisting with equipment operation and material placement
- Loading, unloading, and organizing materials
- Maintaining clean, safe, and organized job sites
- Following company safety procedures and participating in daily safety meetings
Every day is different, and every project presents new challenges.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for people who:
- Show up on time every day.
- Take pride in doing quality work.
- Enjoy working outdoors in all types of weather.
- Work well as part of a team.
- Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Can follow direction while also working independently.
- Treat company equipment and customers' property with respect.
Qualifications Preferred
- Previous experience in landscaping, construction, earthworks, or a related trade.
- Experience using hand tools, power tools, or construction equipment.
- Class 5 Driver's Licence.
- Reliable transportation to and from work each day.
Physical Requirements
This is a physically demanding position.
Applicants must be able to:
- Lift and carry 50 lbs regularly.
- Work 8–10 hour shifts outdoors.
- Walk on uneven terrain.
- Shovel, rake, wheelbarrow materials, and perform repetitive physical tasks.
- Work in hot, cold, wet, and dusty conditions.
What We Offer
- Competitive wages based on experience.
- Overtime opportunities during peak season.
- Health and dental benefits.
- On-the-job training and opportunities to advance.
- Modern equipment and professional crews.
- A positive, safety-focused work environment.
Reliable employees who demonstrate leadership and a strong work ethic have opportunities to advance into equipment operator and crew lead positions.
Before You Apply
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys physical work and wants to build a career in landscape construction.
It is not a good fit if you:
- Frequently miss work or arrive late.
- Prefer working indoors.
- Are looking for a temporary paycheck with little interest in learning.
- Are uncomfortable with physically demanding work.
Application Questions
Please answer the following when applying:
- How many years of landscape construction or construction experience do you have?
- What landscape construction tasks have you completed? (Sod, grading, retaining walls, fencing, patios, trees, skid steer operation, etc.)
- Which equipment or power tools are you comfortable operating?
- Do you have reliable transportation to work every day?
- Are you able to perform physically demanding outdoor work for 8–10 hours per day?
- Why are you interested in working with Ground Force Contracting?
We look forward to hearing from you.
Pay: $20.00-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Experience:
- Landscaping: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
