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Landscape Maintenance Labourer (Year-Round)

@ Earthscape Ontario

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Waterloo, Ontario

$22–$26/hrFull-time1+ years experience
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Overview

Earthscape Ontario is hiring a full-time, year-round Landscape Maintenance Labourer to maintain residential and commercial properties in Elmira, Kitchener-Waterloo, Guelph and surrounding areas. The role covers spring, summer and fall landscape work plus winter snow and ice management, with 24/7 on-call availability from November 15 to April 15. Pay is $22 to $26 an hour depending on experience and role, plus standby pay in winter.

Pay:

$22–$26 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain landscapes through spring, summer and fall
  • Clear snow and ice and apply de-icing materials in winter
  • Plant flowers, grass, shrubs and bushes
  • Operate mowers, blowers, edgers and snow machinery
  • Follow company safety procedures

Requirements summary:

  • 1-2 years of landscaping, horticulture or snow removal experience preferred
  • Minimum G Class licence
  • Comfortable operating lawn and snow machinery
  • Strong work ethic, reliability and punctuality
  • Pass background checks

Tools & skills

lawn mowersnow blowerSnowratoredgershovel

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalLife insuranceTuition supportStock options
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-12
First seen by our source
2026-10-13
Source record updated
2026-10-20

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentGeneral labour
Experience1+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday, evening, overtime, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingOutdoors, Client sites, Vehicle
PositionOn the move
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 50 lb · computer none
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checkscriminal record, driving record, references
Perks mentionedTuition support, Performance bonus, Stock or equity, Home office allowance

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Earthscape Ontario

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Residential design and construction excellence in the Greater Toronto Area & Southwestern Ontario

Full company description

Founded in 2005, Earthscape is a residential landscape design-build and maintenance firm with a strong reputation for exceptional customer service and trend-setting principles in design and construction. With offices and crews in Elmira and Toronto, projects are completed for clients across Southern Ontario, including the Greater Toronto Area. As an employee-owned company, Earthscape unites its workforce through a shared commitment to being the best contractor our clients have ever worked with. Our distinctive structure at Earthscape reflects our deep appreciation for those who contribute to our success. Beyond the financial advantages, this ownership model fosters a profound sense of pride and purpose among our team members.

LinkedIn followers
620
People associated on LinkedIn
32
Reported office locations
  • 7215 WELLINGTON RD 86, WALLENSTEIN, Ontario N0B2S0, CA
  • 29 Commercial Rd, Suite 103, East York, Ontario M4G 1Z3, CA
Business categories
  • Construction
  • Residential
  • Lighting
  • Landscaping
Other recorded names
  • Earthscape Ontario
  • Earthscape Landscaping
Specialties
  • landscape design
  • landscape construction
  • and landscape maintenance
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Reported total investment
0

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Founded in 2005, Earthscape is a residential landscape design-build and maintenance firm with a strong reputation for exceptional customer service and trend-setting principles in design and construction. With offices and crews in Elmira and Toronto, projects are completed for clients across Southern Ontario, including the Greater Toronto Area. As an employee-owned company, Earthscape unites its workforce through a…

FieldValue
IndustryDesign Services
Company size11-50 employees
HeadquartersWALLENSTEIN, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded2005
Specialtieslandscape designlandscape constructionand landscape maintenance
Open jobs on Jobsy3
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Job description

Landscape Maintenance Labourer (Year-Round)

Location: Wallenstein, ON (or direct to snow site during winter)
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent (Year-Round)
Wage: 22.00- 26.00 an hour (depending on experience/role)

Job Overview

Earthscape is hiring a full-time, year-round Landscape Maintenance Labourer to maintain high-end residential and commercial properties across Elmira, Kitchener-Waterloo, Guelph, and surrounding areas. This role combines spring, summer, and fall landscape maintenance with winter snow and ice management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform manual duties to maintain landscapes in spring/summer/fall, including mowing, raking, weeding, edging gardens, and pruning trees and shrubs.
  • Operate mechanical lawn equipment (mowers, blowers, edgers, clippers) and assist with landscape construction (pavers, stone, walls, drainage) as needed.
  • Plant flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes to enhance client properties.
  • Clear snow and ice using shovels, commercial snow blowers, and stand-on Snowrator machines during winter events.
  • Apply de-icing materials and work efficiently to meet event timelines.
  • Inspect equipment, report maintenance issues, and keep work areas and vehicles clean and organized.
  • Adhere strictly to all company safety procedures regarding machinery, traffic, pedestrians, and extreme weather hazards.

Availability & Working Conditions

  • Full-time hours through spring, summer, and fall seasons outdoor landscape operations.
  • Requires 24/7 on-call availability throughout the winter season (Nov 15 – Apr 15) with short-notice response times.
  • Winter shifts are weather-dependent and variable, including overnights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Demands physical endurance for outdoor work in all weather conditions (heat and extreme cold), walking on icy surfaces, continuous shoveling, lifting up to 50 lbs, and machinery operation.

Compensation & Perks

  • Competitive hourly pay rate plus 10 hours per week standby pay during winter.
  • Extended health and dental benefits, life insurance, and AD&D.
  • Profit sharing, performance bonuses, and Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP) participation after 1 year.
  • Overtime pay, tuition reimbursement, winter/clothing allowance, and company social events.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Strong work ethic, reliability, punctuality, and clear communication skills.
  • Alignment with Earthscape core values (integrity, hard work, teamwork, pursuit of excellence, loving what we do).
  • 1-2 years of progressive experience in ornamental horticulture, landscaping, or snow removal preferred.
  • Comfortable operating lawn, garden, and snow management machinery.
  • Minimum G Class license and ability to pass background checks (references, identity, criminal record, and driver’s abstract review).

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