Job Description

Grow with Green Ideas!

Green Ideas Landscaping Design LTD is a design-build landscaping company providing high-end residential landscaping services throughout the HRM. For over 20 years GILD has been a premier landscaping choice for softscaping, hardscaping, construction and maintenance. We are looking for candidates WITH HARDSCAPING EXPERIENCE to join our 2025 team.

Why work with us?

Advancement is encouraged and rewarded Be mentored by experienced leaders Experience varied aspects of landscaping and construction Be part of a wide range of property makeovers We are family owned and employee-centric

HARDSCAPER POSITION - Plenty of work perks!

$21.00-$27.00 per hour (based on experience) Paid 30 min. lunch + 2 x 15 min. breaks Health and Dental benefits package available (after 3 months) Longer long weekends - 6 x 4-day weekends on designated Holidays! 2 Weeks of vacation Work-free evenings and weekends Company shirts/fleece/hats/safety gear provided Monthly breakfast + lunch events

You'll be:

Hardscaping patios/retaining walls/etc. with associated excavation Participating in softscaping as needed Representing GILD in a professional and respectful manner at all times to clients, vendors and employees Following plans and industry standards Moving heavy materials and tools Operating power tools and equipment Ensuring safety and quality control for all aspects of a project Performing related duties, as assigned Working approx. 40-50 hrs / week, Monday - Friday Operating April - December/end of season (no snow removal)

Daily POV:

You head to the meeting spot in Spryfield to catch a ride to the site. By 7:30am you're on site prepping a base for a pre-cast patio or wall, grading for sod and prepping beds might be on the list too - get out your green thumb. Pitch in to help tidy up the site before wrapping up around 4:30pm.

Are you a candidate? Yes!

You are physically fit, enjoy working in the great outdoors, and are motivated to do a good job! Your role will involve hands-on physical labour, taking instruction from a supervisor, heavy lifting, handling Nova Scotia's wild weather, and being a reliable part of the GILD team. Experience is an asset, and excitement for learning is a must have.

Apply if you:

Have HARDSCAPING EXPERIENCE 1+ YEARS Take pride in your work Are a team player Have a respectful attitude towards co-workers and clients Have reliable transportation within HRM Are qualified to work in, and are currently living in Canada Have visited GreenIdeas.ca and like what you see!
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: $21.00-$27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 45 per week

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Extended health care
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you have reliable transportation to Spryfield (not bus)? Are you returning to school in September?
Experience:

Hardscaping: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-08