Position: Outdoor Landscaping and Carpentry Specialist
Organization: Inventu Research Inc.
Duration: 6 months
Start date: As soon as possible
Location: Victoria, BC
Salary: $3,000 gross monthly working 25 hours per week
Company Description:
Inventu Research is a company based in Victoria, BC. We work on projects that focus on sustainability, health, and technology. Our goal is to create practical solutions that improve everyday life. We believe in careful planning, responsible use of materials, and building things that last. We are growing our team to support new outdoor improvement projects and are looking for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys building and working with nature.
Job Description:
We are looking for a skilled and dependable individual to transform and maintain an outdoor space. This role involves both landscaping and light construction duties, including the safe removal of dead trees, revitalization of the garden, and the design and construction of a wooden deck and a pergola-style garden house. The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors, has hands-on carpentry experience, and holds formal training in forestry or a related field.
Duties and Responsibilities
•Safely cut down and remove dead or hazardous trees from the property
•Restore and maintain garden spaces, including planting, soil preparation, and general upkeep
•Design and construct a wooden deck and pergola (small wooden garden house structure)
•Repair or enhance existing outdoor features
•Maintain tools and work areas in a safe and organized manner
•Assist with planning project timelines and sourcing materials
Knowledge and Skills:
•Experience in landscaping, gardening, and building or carpentry
•Must own heavy-duty electric gardening tools (e.g., garden blowers, grass cutters, trimmers, etc.)
•Must own construction tools necessary for building a deck and pergola (e.g., drills, saws, hammers, etc.)
•Must have a pickup truck to transport tools and equipment to job sites.
•Understanding of safe tree removal procedures and relevant regulations
•Comfortable interpreting simple construction plans or creating basic designs
•Physically fit and able to work in various outdoor weather conditions
•Responsible, on time, and able to work independently
Academic Requirements
Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Forestry, Arboriculture, Horticulture, Landscape Design, or a related field.
Other Requirements
Must meet the Science Horizons Program criteria as this position is grant-funded by the Canadian Government.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 per week
Schedule:
Work Location: In person