Seasonal Grounds-person

London, ON

Seasonal Grounds-person

How often do you go to work knowing you can make the world a little more beautiful? A day’s work is different with us. Here, you can use your skills and energy to create outdoor spaces of importance, where families honour and remember their loved ones. You will do rewarding work while enjoying the outdoors, and you’ll go home knowing your efforts helped to create a special place that is appreciated by many.

Working here means more than a competitive compensation package. We are invested in a culture of learning throughout our business and dedicated to providing health and wellness resources for all employees and their families. We also provide a robust pension plan to support your long-term financial planning and stability.

About this role:
Our gardens are located in London, ON is currently recruiting for a full-time Seasonal Grounds-person.

Our gardens currently have 65 developed acres and is presently performing 500 interments annually.

The successful candidate for this position strives to keep pace with the ever-changing service demands and is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of our customers in a sensitive and professional manner.

This position is based on a 40-hour work week and may change as required for the needs of the business including working overtime as required.

Job Type: Temporary, Contract (4-7 Months)

Key Qualifications:


• Minimum grade 12 education or equivalent preferred
• A valid driver’s license
• Enthusiasm for working outdoors.
• Heavy equipment operator’s training or certification would be an asset.
• Can comfortably do repetitive tasks such as trimming, grass cutting, weed pulling.
• A team player, with the ability to multitask and set priorities.
• Previous landscaping, horticultural and/or cemetery experience.
• Ability to lift and carry 50lbs.
• Exemplifies our values of compassion, integrity, trust, teamwork, belonging and excellence.

Responsibilities:


• All aspects of cemetery care, including: customer service, memorial and monument installations, equipment maintenance and grounds maintenance.

Here, your career can mean more. As compassionate partners in each experience of remembrance and celebration, our team is a community focused on families and loved ones. It's rewarding work that directly impacts the lives of others. Our caring approach carries through in the way we treat one another as teammates.

Challenge yourself to grow in new directions and make your unique difference in ways that truly matter – join us.

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contribution of all team members.

We are committed to providing accessible and barrier-free employment practices and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

If you are contacted for a job opportunity and require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Department. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.