About Us
We are a growing landscape construction company completing both residential and commercial outdoor construction projects including patios, retaining walls, grading, decks, and site works. Our teams take pride in delivering high-quality craftsmanship, working safely, and maintaining a strong, supportive crew environment.
We offer steady, hands-on work, opportunities to develop equipment skills, and the chance to contribute to projects that transform outdoor spaces across the region.
About the Role
This role is a blend of equipment operation and physical landscape construction labour. The Landscape Construction Equipment Operator works as part of a field crew on a variety of residential and commercial projects, supporting excavation, grading, hardscape installation, and general site work.
While operating equipment is an important part of the position, successful candidates are equally comfortable working on the ground assisting with installation tasks, material handling, and overall crew productivity. This is an active outdoor role suited to individuals who enjoy teamwork, physical work, and seeing tangible project results.
What You’ll Do
- Operate equipment such as skid steers, mini excavators, and loaders to support excavation, grading, and site preparation
- Perform hands-on labour including shoveling, raking, lifting, wheelbarrowing materials, and assisting with compaction and installation work
- Support the construction of patios, retaining walls, walkways, decks, planting areas, and general landscape features
- Follow site plans, grades, and utility locates to complete work safely and accurately
- Assist with site layout, clean-up, material organization, and maintaining an efficient job site
- Work collaboratively with residential and commercial crews to meet project timelines and quality expectations
- Communicate professionally with supervisors, coworkers, clients, and other trades
- Follow company health and safety policies and contribute to a safe working environment
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions throughout the construction season
What We’re Looking For
- 2–3 years of experience operating landscape construction equipment
- Willingness and ability to perform physically demanding labour tasks daily
- Experience working on residential or commercial landscape construction crews is a strong asset
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced outdoor construction environment
- Ability to read utility locates and follow direction from crew leaders or supervisors
- Strong safety awareness and dependable work ethic
- Team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn and take on a variety of site responsibilities
- Valid G Driver’s Licence is an asset
What Success in this Role Looks Like
- Safely and confidently operates equipment while also contributing to daily labour tasks on the ground
- Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic in all weather and site conditions
- Supports crew productivity by staying organized, prepared, and willing to take on a variety of tasks
- Produces quality workmanship that meets company standards
- Communicates effectively with supervisors and teammates to keep work moving efficiently
- Maintains a clean, safe, and professional job site
- Demonstrates a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and readiness to take on increased responsibility over time
If you take pride in your work, enjoy being part of a solid crew, and want steady hands-on construction work, we’d like to hear from you. Apply today.
Due to continued company growth and an expanding project pipeline, we are adding new positions to our landscape construction crews.
Ghent Landscape is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications, with emphasis on selecting the best-qualified person for the job. Ghent Landscape does not discriminate against applicants based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, or disability, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial, or local law. If accommodation is required during the application or interview process, please contact 519-581-7113.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $26.00-$32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
Experience:
- (mini) Excavator: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
