Landscaper Summer Student (temporary position)
Landscaper Summer Student (temporary position)
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Landscaper Summer Student (temporary position)
Landscaper Summer Student Halifax Harbour Bridges Dartmouth Nova Scotia
Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB) is aselfsupporting entity that maintains and operates the Angus L. Macdonald andA. Murray MacKay Bridges that span Halifax harbour. With an annual traffic volume of over 34million crossings HHBs mission is to provide safe efficient and reliablecrossharbour transportation infrastructure costeffectively. HHBemployees take pride in the bridges and are motivated resultsdrivenindividuals who enjoy challenges and are committed to continuous learning.
AtHHB its safety above all; the safety of our employees the safety of ourbridges and the safety of the traveling public. That is why we believe this is a fundamentalfocus and a shared responsibility of everyone that works with us.
HHB is lookingfor energetic students interested in being part of our Landscaping Crew. Reporting to the Landscaping Supervisor the Landscaper Summer Student (temporaryposition). The job entails mowing and line trimming grass and generalgardening.
Essential Duties andResponsibilities
- Perform basic maintenance such as cutting the grass emptying bins managing weed control and leaf raking.
- Work with hand tools and basic light machinery such as mowers whipper snippers and small diggers.
- Maintain clean grounds by clearing rubbish and litter from HHB properties.
- Other related tasks as required.
Qualifications
- Must be registered as a fulltime student and returning to school as a fulltime student in the following school year.
- Must be physically able to kneel and perform garden maintenance for several hours at a time.
- Experience in the operation of small equipment including riding a mower line trimmer and backpack blower.
- Able and willing to work in adverse weather conditions.
- Must have satisfactory results of employment reference checks and a criminal background check as conditions of employment.
- Able to work efficiently and safely while exhibiting pride in quality work.
- Experience in working in a team environment.
- Punctual and dependable with a cando attitude.
Asset
- Valid Class 5 Nova Scotia DriversLicense.
- Knowledge in the care and maintenance of plants trees shrubs and lawns.
- Knowledge of gardening methods and tools.
- Valid Safety training in WHMIS and/or First Aid. If necessary these courses will be scheduled by the employer for the successful candidate to complete.
This is a fulltime seasonal temporaryposition working 40 hours per week from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Fridaythroughout HHBs summer season. The start date for this position is May 26 2025 (or earlier based on operation needs) to September 1 2025 and issubject to changes/ extension based on operational requirements. The wage for thisposition is $17.00 per hour.Qualified applicants must apply to beforeMay 21 2025 at 12:00 pm.
Please answer the prescreening questions. HHB appreciates all applications however only candidates selected for the interview will be contacted.
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.
Employment Type
Temp
