Labourer / Apprentice / Groundsperson - Tree Care
Top Benefits
About the role
Your Future Team
Are you excited to work outdoors, learn a skilled trade, and be part of a team that takes pride in doing meaningful, hands-on work? AtTeam Horizon, our Tree Care crews support and learn from experienced arborists while maintaining safe, healthy, and beautiful outdoor spaces for our clients and communities. We’re a supportive, safety-focused team that believes in learning, growth, and doing things the right way — from the ground up.
If you’re hardworking, safety-minded, and eager to learn, this is a great opportunity to build a long-term career in arboriculture.
Your Role
As aTree Care Apprentice/Labourer, you’ll work alongside skilled arborists and arborist Foremen while learning all aspects of Groundsperson duties. This role is hands-on, physical, and outdoors every day, with a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and professional conduct.
What You’ll Do
- Safely complete tasks as assigned by the Arborist or Foreperson on site
- Learn and perform Groundsperson duties, including:
-
- General site cleanup (raking, chipping, debris removal)
- Safely operating chippers and saws
- Maintaining tools and equipment (sharpening, greasing, oiling)
- Learning emergency procedures and safety protocols, including boom operation
- Participate in safety meetings and toolbox talks
- Wear required personal protective equipment at all times
- Act as aCompany Ambassadorwhen in uniform by:
-
- Maintaining a polite, professional attitude
- Providing excellent customer service
- Being courteous to clients and the public
- Maintaining an orderly appearance
What You Bring
Education & Certifications
- Valid Driver’s License (Class 7N or higher)
- Secondary School completion considered an asset
- Post-secondary education in horticulture considered an asset
- Traffic Control Person certification considered an asset
Experience
- Experience working outdoors in all weather preferred
- Experience in a physical, fast-paced, safety-oriented environment
Skills & Abilities
- Safety-minded with strong situational awareness
- Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Clear verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with crew members and supervisors
- Comfortable working as part of a team
Physical Requirements
This role is100% labour-based. Candidates must be physically fit and able to:
- Lift 50 lbs or more
- Bend, crouch, twist, and stand or walk for extended periods
- Work safely using good eyesight, hearing, and verbal communication
Work Environment
- Fully outdoor position
- Exposure to all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow
- Appropriate PPE and weather-ready clothing (layers, sunscreen, etc.) encouraged
Compensation & Benefits
-Starting wage:$25–$28 per hour
- Vacation pay paid out on each paycheque
- Extended Health Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision) after 90 days
- RRSP enrollment after 1 year (salary-matching program)
- Company bonus eligibility as per program guidelines
Our Core Values
-**Accountable:**We own our actions and results -**United:**We achieve more together -**Determined:**We’re all in and do what it takes to get the job done right -**Genuine:**We care deeply about our people, clients, and partners
The Horizon Journey
At Horizon, we live our taglineFROM THE GROUND UP. Growth from within is our priority, and we’re committed to helping our people build lasting careers. This role is an entry point into our Tree Care division, with clear opportunities to advance as skills, certifications, and grow experience.
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About Horizon Contracting Group
Horizon Contracting Group is an awarded contracting partner that provides end-to-end construction services in landscaping, earthworks, and outdoor maintenance. We transform exterior spaces and people from the ground up.
We are specialized in all areas of exterior construction and maintenance in British Columbia. Our more than 220 skilled employees work with commercial and institutional clients to help transform outdoor spaces through a range of diversified services. We are empowered by a 30-year tradition of hard work and devotion to team and task. We are the contracting partner choice for specialized exterior environments.
Company History: The company began business in 1991 as a proprietorship founded & operated by Michael Dougherty. Horizon Landscape Contractors Inc. was established nearly a decade later, and in 2007 Brian Dougherty became a partner. Today, Horizon operates under the name of Horizon Contracting Group to better label the end-to-end services we now offer. 2019 was a historic year for Horizon when multiple key employees that were the backbone of Horizon's years of success became shareholders. Today, Horizon has 15 active key employees as partners within the company.
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Labourer / Apprentice / Groundsperson - Tree Care
Top Benefits
About the role
Your Future Team
Are you excited to work outdoors, learn a skilled trade, and be part of a team that takes pride in doing meaningful, hands-on work? AtTeam Horizon, our Tree Care crews support and learn from experienced arborists while maintaining safe, healthy, and beautiful outdoor spaces for our clients and communities. We’re a supportive, safety-focused team that believes in learning, growth, and doing things the right way — from the ground up.
If you’re hardworking, safety-minded, and eager to learn, this is a great opportunity to build a long-term career in arboriculture.
Your Role
As aTree Care Apprentice/Labourer, you’ll work alongside skilled arborists and arborist Foremen while learning all aspects of Groundsperson duties. This role is hands-on, physical, and outdoors every day, with a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and professional conduct.
What You’ll Do
- Safely complete tasks as assigned by the Arborist or Foreperson on site
- Learn and perform Groundsperson duties, including:
-
- General site cleanup (raking, chipping, debris removal)
- Safely operating chippers and saws
- Maintaining tools and equipment (sharpening, greasing, oiling)
- Learning emergency procedures and safety protocols, including boom operation
- Participate in safety meetings and toolbox talks
- Wear required personal protective equipment at all times
- Act as aCompany Ambassadorwhen in uniform by:
-
- Maintaining a polite, professional attitude
- Providing excellent customer service
- Being courteous to clients and the public
- Maintaining an orderly appearance
What You Bring
Education & Certifications
- Valid Driver’s License (Class 7N or higher)
- Secondary School completion considered an asset
- Post-secondary education in horticulture considered an asset
- Traffic Control Person certification considered an asset
Experience
- Experience working outdoors in all weather preferred
- Experience in a physical, fast-paced, safety-oriented environment
Skills & Abilities
- Safety-minded with strong situational awareness
- Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Clear verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with crew members and supervisors
- Comfortable working as part of a team
Physical Requirements
This role is100% labour-based. Candidates must be physically fit and able to:
- Lift 50 lbs or more
- Bend, crouch, twist, and stand or walk for extended periods
- Work safely using good eyesight, hearing, and verbal communication
Work Environment
- Fully outdoor position
- Exposure to all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow
- Appropriate PPE and weather-ready clothing (layers, sunscreen, etc.) encouraged
Compensation & Benefits
-Starting wage:$25–$28 per hour
- Vacation pay paid out on each paycheque
- Extended Health Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision) after 90 days
- RRSP enrollment after 1 year (salary-matching program)
- Company bonus eligibility as per program guidelines
Our Core Values
-**Accountable:**We own our actions and results -**United:**We achieve more together -**Determined:**We’re all in and do what it takes to get the job done right -**Genuine:**We care deeply about our people, clients, and partners
The Horizon Journey
At Horizon, we live our taglineFROM THE GROUND UP. Growth from within is our priority, and we’re committed to helping our people build lasting careers. This role is an entry point into our Tree Care division, with clear opportunities to advance as skills, certifications, and grow experience.
Not the right fit? Search for Labourer / Apprentice / Groundsperson jobs in Langley, BC
About Horizon Contracting Group
Horizon Contracting Group is an awarded contracting partner that provides end-to-end construction services in landscaping, earthworks, and outdoor maintenance. We transform exterior spaces and people from the ground up.
We are specialized in all areas of exterior construction and maintenance in British Columbia. Our more than 220 skilled employees work with commercial and institutional clients to help transform outdoor spaces through a range of diversified services. We are empowered by a 30-year tradition of hard work and devotion to team and task. We are the contracting partner choice for specialized exterior environments.
Company History: The company began business in 1991 as a proprietorship founded & operated by Michael Dougherty. Horizon Landscape Contractors Inc. was established nearly a decade later, and in 2007 Brian Dougherty became a partner. Today, Horizon operates under the name of Horizon Contracting Group to better label the end-to-end services we now offer. 2019 was a historic year for Horizon when multiple key employees that were the backbone of Horizon's years of success became shareholders. Today, Horizon has 15 active key employees as partners within the company.