Landscape Student 2026
Job Summary
Landscape Student 2026
Halifax Harbour Bridges is a provincial Crowncorporation that operates and maintains two bridges across the Halifax Harbourthe Angus L. Macdonald Bridge and the A. Murray MacKay Bridge. Approximately105000 vehicles cross the two bridges each workday along with the hundreds ofpedestrians and cyclists who use the active transportation lanes on theMacdonald Bridge. Halifax Harbour Bridges goal is to ensure that everyonejourneying across the Macdonald and MacKay bridges has a safe efficient and reliablecross harbour transportation infrastructure. Find out more about us on ourwebsite Summary
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.
Primary Responsibilities:
- 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.
Requirements:
- Must be registered as a full-time student and returning to school as a full-time 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 a condition 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 can-do attitude.
Assets:
- Valid Class 5 Nova Scotia Drivers License.
- 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.
About the position:
This is a full-time seasonal temporary position working 40 hours per week from 8:00 am 4:30 pm Monday Fridaythroughout HHBs summer season. The start date for this position is mid-April2026 to early September 2026 and is subject to changes/ extension based onoperational requirements. Thewage for this position is $18.00 perhour.
Howto apply: Please send a cover letter and resumeto before Thursday April 9 2026 at 4:00 pm
Employment Equity Statement:
HHB is committed to a workforcethat reflects the communities we serve. Applicants are encouraged tovoluntarily self-identify to support our diversity and inclusion is conditional upon satisfactory reference checks and backgroundchecks. Personal information is collected in accordance with the Freedom ofInformation and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely for recruitmentpurposes. For accommodation please contact .
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