Landscape Labourers / Gardeners

Kitchener-Waterloo Jobs Positions: Landscape Labourers / Gardeners Company: Native Plant Source Location: Breslau, Kitchener-Waterloo Region, Ontario Company Description Native Plant Source, the horticultural and landscaping division of Thompson Environmental, specializes in designing and installing purposeful landscapes such as rain gardens, pollinator gardens, and habitat gardens. We also assist larger engineering companies with required on-site ecological restorations. Job Description This is a temporary on-site job for a Landscape Assistant at Native Plant Source in Breslau, ON. We are looking for people for up to 6 weeks but there is potential for shorter duration contracts. Native Plant Source is urgently seeking 2 people to work as Landscape Assistants in September and October to help us complete several projects. Tasks assigned to the Landscape Assistants will primarily involve prepping sites (eg hand pulling weeds and raking), moving mulch and planting native trees, shrubs and perennial plants at stormwater management pond rehabilitations and a residential landscape installation. Although we attempt to stick to normal work hours (between 8:30am and 4:30pm) some circumstances, such as travel to the site, may result in longer days but advanced notice will be given. Weekend work is not anticipated or required. Qualifications Physical stamina and ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, for 6+ hours a day for several days in a row Ability to be punctual and meet at the greenhouse each day for work (our location is not on public transit routes). Ability to follow instructions and work efficiently Additional Experience Preferred (but Not Required) Previous experience in the landscape industry Previous experience operating landscaping tools and equipment Previous experience in tree planting, or garden maintenance and planting Pay rate is $20 per hour. Please send a resume via email to: [email protected] . In your email indicate when you would be able to start and number of weeks you can commit to. NPS thanks everyone who applies but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.” Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca.

Assist in prepping sites by weeding and raking, moving mulch, and planting native vegetation. Support the rehabilitation of stormwater management ponds and residential landscape installations.

Candidates must have the physical stamina to work outdoors for 6+ hours daily and the ability to commute to the greenhouse. Punctuality and the ability to follow instructions efficiently are required.

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Site Preparation
• Weeding
• Raking
• Mulching
• Tree Planting
• Shrub Planting
• Perennial Planting
• Garden Maintenance
• Landscaping Tool Operation
• Physical Stamina

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Trades
• Construction
• Agriculture

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Postuler avant le

23 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level