Landscaper Summer Student (temporary position)

Landscaper Summer Student | Halifax Harbour Bridges | Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB) is a self-supporting entity that maintains and operates the Angus L. Macdonald and A. Murray MacKay Bridges that span Halifax harbour.  With an annual traffic volume of over 34 million crossings, HHB's mission is to provide safe, efficient, and reliable cross-harbour transportation infrastructure cost-effectively.  HHB employees take pride in the bridges, and are motivated, results-driven individuals who enjoy challenges and are committed to continuous learning. 

At HHB it's safety above all; the safety of our employees, the safety of our bridges, and the safety of the traveling public.  That is why we believe this is a fundamental focus and a shared responsibility of everyone that works with us.   

HHB is looking for energetic students interested in being part of our Landscaping Crew. Reporting to the Landscaping Supervisor, the Landscaper Summer Student (temporary position). The job entails mowing and line trimming grass, and general gardening.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform basic maintenance such as cutting the grass, emptying bins, managing weed control, and leaf raking.
• Work with hand tools and basic light machinery such as mowers, whipper snippers, and small diggers.
• Maintain clean grounds by clearing rubbish and litter from HHB properties.
• Other related tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Must be registered as a full-time student and returning to school as a full-time student in the following school year.
• Must be physically able to kneel and perform garden maintenance for several hours at a time.
• Experience in the operation of small equipment, including riding a mower, line trimmer, and backpack blower.
• Able and willing to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Must have satisfactory results of employment reference checks and a criminal background check, as conditions of employment.
• Able to work efficiently and safely while exhibiting pride in quality work.
• Experience in working in a team environment.
• Punctual and dependable with a can-do attitude.

 Asset

• Valid Class 5 Nova Scotia Driver'sLicense.
• Knowledge in the care and maintenance of plants, trees, shrubs, and lawns.
• Knowledge of gardening methods and tools.
• Valid Safety training in WHMIS and/or First Aid. If necessary, these courses will be scheduled by the employer for the successful candidate to complete.

This is a full-time seasonal, temporary position, working 40 hours per week from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday throughout HHB's summer season. The start date for this position is May 26, 2025 (or earlier based on operation needs), to September 1, 2025, and is subject to changes/ extension based on operational requirements. The wage for this position is $17.00 per hour. Qualified applicants must apply to ppinto@hdbc.ns.ca before May 21, 2025, at 12:00 pm.

Please answer the pre-screening questions. HHB appreciates all applications, however only candidates selected for the interview will be contacted.

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