Landscape Construction Worker
- Vancouver, BC, V6A 1J6, Canada
Competitive wages: $23–$30/hour depending on experience · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Competitive wages: $23–$30/hour depending on experience
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
About Us
Fossil Landscape Construction is an award-winning company that specializes in the construction and maintenance of complex, high-end residential landscapes. For over twenty years, we’ve built some of Vancouver’s most impressive outdoor spaces, with projects in West Vancouver, Whistler, and Bowen Island. Our team of dedicated professionals is committed to quality, creativity, and client satisfaction.
We’re looking for both experienced landscapers and motivated newcomers to join our award-winning team. If you enjoy physical work, being outdoors, and take pride in your craftsmanship, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your skills and build a lasting career in landscape construction.
About the Role
As a Landscape Construction Worker, you’ll be part of the backbone of our team. You’ll work on a variety of high-end residential projects and gain experience in nearly every aspect of landscape construction. This role is ideal for those who enjoy variety in their work and want to learn from some of the best professionals in the industry.
Responsibilities
- Install hardscape elements including natural stone and concrete paving products
- Perform basic carpentry tasks such as decks, fences, and simple concrete formwork for footings
- Complete rough and fine grading and install drainage systems
- Assist with planting specimen trees, shrubs, and building out garden beds
- Install natural and synthetic lawns
- Support irrigation installation and assembly
- Operate mobile equipment such as skid steers and mini excavators
- Use laser levels, spirit levels, and stringlines to ensure accuracy
- Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient job site
What You Bring
- Previous experience in landscaping, horticulture, or construction is an asset
- Familiarity with basic hand and power tools (shovels, rakes, drills, saws, grinders)
- Ability to read measurements and understand basic layout principles
- Comfortable working outdoors year-round in a physically demanding role
- Strong work ethic, teamwork, and a positive attitude
- Good references – two required from previous roles
- Bonus: Experience using the 3-4-5 layout method (Pythagorean theorem) to check square and maintain accurate site layout
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive wages: $23–$30/hour depending on experience
- Annual performance bonus eligibility
- Company-matched group savings plans (RRSP, TFSA, and savings options)
- Comprehensive extended health benefits – dental, vision, prescriptions, life & disability insurance
- Excellent training and professional development opportunities within a career-oriented culture
- A fun, team-focused workplace with at least four company-sponsored social events per year, including our annual Yaletown Christmas party
How to Apply
If you take pride in your work and want to grow your skills in an environment that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and learning, we’d love to hear from you.
Check out our projects at fossillandscapeconstruction.com or follow us on Instagram @fossillandscapeconstruction.
Apply today and become part of an award-winning team creating Vancouver’s most beautiful outdoor spaces.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Landscape Construction Worker will install hardscape elements, perform carpentry tasks, and manage grading and drainage systems. They will also assist with planting, irrigation assembly, and the operation of heavy machinery on high-end residential sites.
Requirements
Candidates should have experience in landscaping or construction and be comfortable using basic hand and power tools. A strong work ethic, the ability to read measurements, and the physical capacity to work outdoors year-round are required.
Skills
- Hardscape installation
- Natural stone masonry
- Concrete paving
- Carpentry
- Grading
- Drainage systems
- Planting
- Irrigation installation
- Skid steer operation
- Mini excavator operation
- Laser levels
- Spirit levels
- Site layout
- Hand tools
- Power tools
Benefits
- Annual performance bonus
- Company-matched group savings plans
- RRSP
- TFSA
- Extended health benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Prescription insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Professional development opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Trades
Keywords
- Landscape construction
- Hardscape
- Natural stone
- Concrete paving
- Carpentry
- Grading
- Drainage
- Irrigation
- Skid steer
- Mini excavator
- Laser levels
- Site layout
- Pythagorean theorem
- Horticulture
- Residential construction
- Power tools
- Hand tools
- Safety
- Outdoor work