Job description:
About us :
Forest Ridge began as a family run landscape design, installation, and maintenance company for over 25 years. We have since amalgamated with a nationwide company called Urban Life Solutions. We have divisions spanning from Ontario all the way to Alberta. Our division covers a variety of contracts throughout GTA and surrounding areas, with commercial and residential landscaping projects including hardscaping, softscaping, grading, retaining walls, planting, and sodding. We offer year-round work, including winter maintenance operations.
If you’re a hard-working, responsible, motivated individual interested in excellence, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Why Join our team ?
- Secure, year-round employment with competitive wages
- Opportunities to develop, advance, and refine your skills
- Supportive, team-based environment focused on success
- Member of Landscape Ontario in good standing
- COR Registered (Learn more: https://www.ihsa.ca/cor/FAQs-About-COR.aspx)
Ideal Candidate Qualifications :
- Minimum 1-2 year of experience in landscape maintenance roles .
- Safe operation of equipments including mowers, trimmers, graders, hand tools, and related machinery.
- Strong understanding of site safety protocols and quality standards, with the ability to support and enforce them.
- Physical ability to perform manual labor, including lifting up to 50 lbs and working extended hours when required.
- Willingness to work as part of a team and adapt to various tasks, including maintenance, construction, and winter operations.
- Perform other manual labor duties as assigned to support job completion.
Essential Requirement :
- Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation
- Working mobile phone for calls and messages
- Reliable , Punctual and comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions .
- Availability Monday through Saturday .
- Ability to start before 6:00 AM from yard location.
- Legally eligible to work in Canada
Benefits:
- Winter employment opportunities
- Extended health care
- Dental & vision care
- Employee assistance program
- Health & wellness spending account
- RRSP match
- Company events
- On-site Parking
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.
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.
Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Uxbridge, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Landscape Maintenance : 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
