CALGARY JOBS

Position: Gardener/landscape crew/green roof technician
Company: Green T Design
Location: Calgary, Alberta

Established in 2010, Green T Design stands as Alberta’s pioneering design/build contractor exclusively devoted to ecological landscapes including living architecture – green roofs and living walls. Our expertise encompasses a spectrum of landscape systems and elements ranging from the use of lightweight growing media, base components and low maintenance plant varieties for extensive green roofs to the integration of trees, shrubs, perennials, irrigation systems, lighting, pathways and other features of intensive rooftop gardens and landscapes at grade.

We seek several individuals as part of our 2024 crew. Part-time as well as full-time positions are available starting in early May through to the fall. Some work will carry through until October/November.

Job Description:
The ideal candidates should have a solid understanding of horticultural and/or landscape practices regarding planting and plant care including pruning, deadheading and integrated pest management. We seek individuals who align with our values and understand the challenges of establishing and stewarding urban gardens both at-grade as well as on rooftops.

Responsibilities/tasks: 
- install systems and materials for green roofs, living walls and other landscapes
- prepare planting beds and areas for landscaping
- plant seasonal annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees
- maintain landscapes and green roofs by watering, pruning and removing dead or damaged leaf tissue
- identify and mechanically remove weeds from new and established green roofs and planting beds
- assist in design layout of landscape projects
- prepare areas for sod, grading, raking, shoveling
- spread mulch and compost
- safely use and maintain power tools such as mowers, string trimmers, drills, hand tools
- load/unload trucks with material, equipment and tools

Minimum requirements:
- >20 years old with some post-secondary training
- trustworthy, respectful motivated team player with excellent work ethic
- comfortable with manual labour and physically demanding outdoor work including continuous
movement, crouching, kneeling at times and manual lifting
- holds a valid drivers license with clean driving record (alternative transportation possible)
- have good organizational skill and ability to multi-task
- comply with all site and safety policies and procedures

Conditions:
- ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- must provide own safety footwear
- ability to work at heights and ascending/descending ladders and scaffolding
- can travel for occasional remote work

Desired skills/experience:
- horticultural/landscape education and/or experience
- good verbal and written communication skills
- ability to provide work summaries and record keeping
- have basic First Aid training
- ability to read drawings and prepare planting plans considered an asset

Training:
Fall protection course and green roof training can be provided

Wage:
Commensurate with training/experience and level of responsibilities

To Apply:
Please send your resume with cover letter to Kerry@greentdesign.com
Selected individuals will be contacted for interviews and hiring
Contact Kerry at 403-404-7967 with any questions.

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