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Isidore Landscapes

Acquired sciatica on the job, employer did not report injury, I did not report injury, was waiting for MSP to kick in. Employer laid me off due to shortage of work, that was inaccurate and false. 4 Months later I am healed and doing better, ready to go back to being an irrigation tech. They tell me there is a position available in labor only, my position was filled. I worked with them for 9 months before my injury and gave my all to that company. They assured me I would return to the same position. They didnt even tell me it was filled, they could have at least called me, so I could search for new work... The management is heartless at Isidore. I had to find out when I reported back that I am ready to work and about to be cleared for work again by the spine clinic. 4 months trying to heal has killed me and the boredom is excruciating. Now I just want to return to the job I love and I get the excuse. The other guy was injured too, so we took a new guy to replace you, and the other guy will be returning soon as well.. Nice I was the muscle and the brains that did all the work, installed all the systems, broke my back for too low of a wage and was subsequently replaced... 

Thank you Isidore, for teaching me a valuable lesson

At first glance Isidore may seem professional, but with a closer look and experience there are apparent problems. 

The lack of communication is a large factor to the rising disorganization and inefficiency of all divisions of the company. A lot of hard working people receive the short end of the stick because of opacity and in turn lose essential time or materials. There is also the issue of accountability and honest due diligence. Some people in high positions of power throw responsibility and proper handling out the window.

Depending on who the supervisor is, training may be available on site. But don’t expect to be compensated for any valid certifications. Complacency and a strong work ethic is appreciated and compensation is usually based on skills.

When the season picks up, work is a constant flow with extra hours available. As the coldest months set in, be prepared to be out of work with little notice.

If you value your abilities, skills, and work-life balance, you will be better off finding a landscaping profession with a different company.



A typical day at work at Isidore starts with a initial team meeting on whatever construction site we’re working on that day. The Supervisor goes over a comprehensive plan for what we have to accomplish that day with individual tasks and goals. Generally tasks are crew based and the work culture is light hearted and satisfying. Sometimes when we are under deadlines supervisors ask us if we can work a little later. Ultimately the decision is up to us and sometimes we’re grateful for the opportunity to bank a little overtime.

In my time working at Isidore I’ve realized just how ambitious a company it is. There is endless room for advancement if you are a hardworking motivated person. All supervisors were trained in house which just goes to show how much Isidore values training its people. Because of the high turnover in the construction industry the work culture is very open and accepting of new crew members.


I would not recommend working here. They constantly overbook themselves out of pure greed and undercut the competition. It’s the staff that end up paying the price with low wages and an overly fast paced environment. Nobody ever tells you that you did a good job, everyone in the office is miserable and spends half their time gossiping. They employ a lot of foreign workers so they can pay them low wages and take advantage of them. HR is clueless and just complains about everything. Most of the management can’t even be bothered to say hello to you. Even the quality of their work is below standard and nothing you can take pride in doing.

I have been working at Isidore for over a year 
They are a medium sized company with projects over the lower Mainland 
Generally, you are staffed at the same site until the project is completed, which is nice.
Training is provided by the lead hands and foreman, who do a good job unless they are to overworked or busy with other site priorities 
The opportunity for advancement is great, as they are always open to pushing people at a fast pace to move ahead to skilled and foreman positions

What is the best part of working at the company?
The nature of the job, working with plants.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Communication issues (lack of communication, structure, and language barriers)

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Stressful and passive aggressive.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Start early and finish late. Lots of dealing with complaints and on the go problem solving. Lots of travel time. Lots of cover ups.

I've never felt more under appreciated in my life. I could make more money at any other company with my skills but I'm half way through my foreign worker application with them and I'm stuck. This is my second application as HR messed up the first one. They expect too much from you. You go to sleep thinking about work. I'm leaving as soon as my application is approved. Management never tells you you did a good job. It's always just push push push.

Working at Isidore Landscapes has been a fantastic experience. The team is friendly, professional, and always willing to lend a hand. Management is supportive and genuinely cares about employee growth. I’ve learned a lot about landscape install, management and customer service. The work is physically active and rewarding, especially seeing the final results of our projects. Great company culture and beautiful outdoor work environment—highly recommend!

Worked here for three years, learned a lot but the management and foreman were pretty awful. Was promised raises, a truck etc... but never followed through with any of it. Had to fight tooth and nail for a dollar raise. Definitely not the place to work if you are looking to be appreciated for your worth. 10/10 would not recommend.

The culture at Isidore is definitely one which competitors and other organizations in industry can learn from.  You are paid fairly, based on performance  - so really what you're worth! 

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Landscape laborer 3 salaries reported	$22.62 per hour
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