About Hardland
Hardland Landscape & Design LTD. is working to form a future where community strength and workforce vitality grow hand-in-hand through transformative landscape construction.
Our mission is to craft safe, innovative landscapes that empower our team and clients to achieve a better quality of life and stronger communities.
At Hardland, every role contributes to building landscapes that strengthen our community and support a thriving, skilled workforce.
About the Role
This role sits within Hardland's Technician Career Ladder (T0-T3), offering clear expectations, skill-based wage progression, and transparent advancement opportunities.
The Landscape Technician 2 is an independent installer role for someone who can complete standard tasks with limited supervision and maintain quality at a productive pace.
What You'll Do
- complete standard paver, retaining wall, grading, planting, and fencing tasks
- read plans, layout direction, and elevations at a working level
- set or support grade control with laser or transit
- complete standard cuts, fitting, and finish work
- install pressure treated wood fencing and chain-link fencing with limited supervision
- operate approved tools and equipment safely
- support winter operations if assigned and qualified
What Success Looks Like
- completes standard scopes to Hardland quality standards
- works independently with low rework
- maintains pace without sacrificing finish quality
- reduces supervision load on the crew
- communicates clearly and supports lower-level team members
- progresses toward Senior Lead Installer readiness
How Performance Is Measured
At Hardland, performance is measured by:
- Quality: accuracy, finish quality, rework rate
- Safety: safe tool and equipment use, awareness, compliance
- Reliability: attendance, punctuality, follow-through
- Productivity: output, pace, ability to own work zones
- Technical Skill: layout, grading, installation skill, finish work
- Teamwork: professionalism, communication, support for the crew Performance is based on results, not time served.
Training and Development
Hardland invests in training and skill development. Depending on your role and progression, training may include:
- Concrete Paver Installer Course
- Segmental Retaining Wall Installer Course
- Residential Hardscape Installer Course
- Commercial Hardscape Installer Course
- skid steer operator training
- excavator training where assigned
- DZ-AR Restricted training where required
- Hardland SOP and standards training
- Every technician has a clear path to grow within Hardland.
Wage Structure and Advancement
Wage placement is based on demonstrated skill within Hardland's TO-T3 wage grid. Advancement is earned through:
- competency
- reliability
- safety
- quality
- productivity
- ability to work independently
- ability to strengthen the crew
Who Thrives at Hardland
This role is a strong fit for someone who:
- takes pride in quality craftsmanship
- can work independently without constant supervision
- enjoys problem-solving in the field
- values safety, standards, and accountability
- wants to grow into a lead installer role
Who This Role Is Not For
This role is likely not a fit for someone who:
- needs constant supervision
- cuts corners on quality
- struggles with accountability
- avoids physical or outdoor work
- resists structure, standards, or constructive feedback
Tools and Equipment You May Use
- hand tools and power tools
- plate compactors
- laser levels / transits
- cut-off saws and concrete saws
- skid steers
- excavators
- fencing tools and layout equipment
Advancement Path
TO Landscape Labourer/ Apprentice - > T1 Landscape Technician 1 - > T2 Landscape Technician 2 -> T3 Landscape Technician 3 / Senior Lead Installer
Pay: $25.00-$28.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
Application question(s):
- Ability to work out of town based on operational needs
- Reliable transportation to get to and from work? Bus services may not be available.
Language:
- and read English? (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Class G, or higher? (preferred)
Work Location: In person
