Job Description

GWLRA is a leader in both the commercial and multi-residential real estate industries. We believe in generating value by creating vibrant, sustainable communities that engage, excite, and inspire. Our people live our values through the work they do and the results they deliver. Our core values are keeping our word, working better together and embracing diversity.



You will be a member of our gardening/landscaping team that maintains all exterior grounds at Canada Life Assurance. Our expectations of our grounds are to be maintained at a high standard of a corporate head office building. Successful candidate will have practical knowledge of general grounds keeping processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• General maintenance of all exterior plants, shrubs, trees and lawns, consisting of planting, watering, fertilizing, trimming, edging, mowing, sweeping.
• Safe operation of electric or gasoline powered grounds equipment of various types of grounds keeping equipment. Such as a lawn tractor, mower, lawn sweeper, leaf blower, hedge trimmer, power broom, edger, grass trimmer.
• Assists Gardeners with planting of annuals and various other tasks.
• Capable of working alone and performs duties in an ethical and timely manner.
• Maintains shop and work area in a clean and safe condition, which includes daily cleaning of courtyard, entrances and general litter collection of the entire grounds.
• Adheres to health and safety policies, regulations and safe work practices while operating all equipment and hand tools.
• Working outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat.


QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrolled to start or returning to a post secondary educational institution (University or College) upon the completion of his/her assignment.
• Previous gardening/ landscaping experience.
• Familiarity with the safe operation and maintenance of grounds keeping equipment.
• Work requires heavy physical effort including extensive climbing and using heavy materials weighing 31 pounds or more 40% of the time.


Safety wear, personal protection equipment (PPE) and training will be provided.



WHAT WE OFFER

• 3 weeks of vacation per year
• 3 paid personal days per year
• Half-day every Friday before a long weekend
• Eligible to participate in our annual performance based bonus program
• A comprehensive health benefits plan that supports you and your family
• Up to $2,000 annual education allowance
• Up to $5,000 annual mental health coverage
• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
• Many social and team events!


Our Business



Learn more about our commercial and residential businesses, our values, and careers at GWLRA.



Our Commitment to Diversity



GWL Realty Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.