Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Role: Playground Construction Labourer

Wage: $24-$26 based on experience

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00-3:30PM

At Earthscape, we create beautiful, innovative custom playground sculptures and structures that inspire children and adults to creatively play. By partnering with some of the most prestigious Landscape Architecture firms in North America, we bring brilliant playground concepts to life. Our award-winning design-build firm is located just outside of Elmira, Ontario in Waterloo Region.

Together, our ambitious team designs, engineers, builds and installs state-of-the-art timber playgrounds that become iconic and well-loved destination spaces. The work environment we've created is positive, productive, fun and rewarding. To see our one-of-a-kind projects, visit www.earthscapeplay.com. (http://www.earthscapeplay.com/)

We are currently looking for a motivated hard working individual to join our growing team to assist us in processing large timbers. This includes operation and daily maintenance of sawmill, and assisting our yard crew prepare project kits. We offer comprehensive training on equipment and tools and welcome team members who are looking to grow their skills.

Ideal candidates:

• are organized, reliable

• have attention to detail and quality

• are excited to work with large timbers;

• are motivated to improve processes and grow skills

• have an interest in working with wood

Job Requirements

• must conduct respiratory fit testing in order to wear appropriate PPE on the job;

• use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing Earthscape provides.

• have reliable transportation to our site in Wallenstein;

• undergo safety training on safe work practices;

• wear employer-provided uniform including a high visibility t-shirt.

At Earthscape, education is valued but your experience, attitude, work-ethic and leadership count most.

Schedule:

• 40-50 hrs week

• Monday to Friday

• No weekends

• Overtime

What's in it for you?

This job will offer you the opportunity to work on some of North America's most innovative playground projects. The pace, challenges and problem-solving opportunities will mean you are never bored. You will have the chance to develop and refine a wide variety of skills in our rapidly growing business. Your colleagues are dynamic, and highly skilled. They have an impressive range of backgrounds, skills and expertise. Above all they are dedicated to Earthscape's success.

We believe strongly in rewarding our staff with a combination of:

• profit sharing and performance bonuses;

• extended health and dental benefits for full-time employees;

• social events throughout the year;

• award-winning projects and designs;

• track record of excellent client relationships.

Compensation

$24-$26/hour commensurate with experience

Accommodations: We are committed to treating all people in a way that respects their dignity and independence. Should you require any accommodation during the recruitment process or otherwise, please notify us of this when you apply and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

Pre-employment checks: As part of our selection process, successful candidates may be required to consent to background checks relevant to the role, prior to receiving a job offer.