Job Description

Posted Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Boardwalk provides Canadians with a quality, comfortable, home living experience. We offer rental apartments and townhouses that come in a wide breadth of shapes, sizes and sets of amenities. We operate over 34,000 units across Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Quebec.

Boardwalk recognizes our Associates as our most valuable asset. We are proud to provide these amazing benefits:

Competitive wages

Access to on-demand pay – get your money as soon as you earned it through Dayforce Wallet Profit-sharing Flexible group medical and dental Fitness and Wellness reimbursement Training and Development allowance Group RRSP matching Up to 20% rental discounts, and more!

Do you have experience in building maintenance and renovations? To ensure our Resident Members’ peace of mind, we are looking for a talented candidate to address all maintenance requests and emergencies. If you are passionate about fixing things, good with your hands, and mechanically adept, this role is for you!

Maintenance & Landscaping Associate

Location: Canmore / Banff, AB

Build Better Communities with Us

Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining beautiful properties, and isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves to tackle a variety of projects? We're looking for a Maintenance/Landscaping Associate to help create exceptional living environments for our Residents while maintaining the appearance, safety, and functionality of our communities year-round.

This is a unique hybrid role that combines landscaping, groundskeeping, equipment operation, seasonal maintenance, and building upkeep. Every day offers a different challenge, making this an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy hands-on work and seeing the results of their efforts.

What You'll Do

Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance

Maintain attractive, safe, and well-kept outdoor spaces throughout the year. Mow, trim, edge, water, and care for lawns and landscaped areas. Maintain flower beds, shrubs, trees, and hedges through pruning, weeding, planting, and seasonal care. Apply fertilizers, weed control products, and soil treatments as required. Assist with irrigation system start-up, monitoring, repairs, and winterization. Complete spring and fall landscaping programs including cleanup, planting, leaf removal, and seasonal preparations.

Seasonal Property Care

Perform snow and ice removal, sanding, and salting to maintain safe walkways and drive lanes. Complete required weather and snow removal documentation. Support seasonal projects including power washing, line painting, pothole repairs, and property beautification initiatives.

Equipment Operation

Safely operate and maintain landscaping and groundskeeping equipment, including

Skid-Steers (Bobcats) Sweepers Lawn mowers Snow removal equipment (backpack blower, shovel) Conduct routine inspections, maintenance, and minor repairs to equipment. Assist in training team members on the safe operation of landscaping equipment.

Property Maintenance

Perform general building and common area maintenance. Complete vacant suite touch-ups and minor repairs to established quality standards. Paint suites, hallways, parkades, and common areas as assigned. Remove furniture, appliances, and debris as required. Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and report deficiencies.

Community & Resident Support

Contribute to a clean, welcoming, and safe environment for Residents and visitors. Communicate effectively with site teams and leadership. Coordinate with contractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to expectations. Participate in an on-call rotation to address after-hours maintenance emergencies.

What You Bring

Experience

Minimum 2 years of landscaping, groundskeeping, maintenance, or related experience preferred. Experience operating landscaping or heavy equipment is considered a strong asset. Mechanical aptitude and experience performing minor equipment maintenance is an asset.

Technical Skills

Valid Class 5 Driver's License required. Experience operating Skid-Steers (Bobcats) and other groundskeeping equipment. Ability to safely operate snow removal equipment, sweepers, and lawn maintenance equipment. Comfortable using mobile devices and tablets for work-related reporting. Strong verbal and written English communication skills.

Personal Strengths

Strong commitment to customer service and community pride. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills. Able to adapt to changing priorities and seasonal demands. Positive attitude with a proactive approach to work. Reliable, safety-conscious, and accountable.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions year-round. Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, bend, lift, and perform physical work for extended periods. Ability to safely move and maneuver materials weighing up to 90 kg using proper equipment and safe work practices.

If you enjoy working outdoors, operating equipment, and taking pride in creating communities that people are proud to call home, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume. If applying for a location you do not currently reside in, please specify if you are planning to relocate and the approximate timeframe that you would be available to start work if an offer is presented.

We would like to thank you in advance for your application, however, only those candidates who are being considered will be contacted.

Offers of employment will be contingent on satisfactory Security Background Checks, Reference Checks, and Pre-employment Physical Testing where applicable.