a) How long have you been in business?
29 years (30th year in 2019!)
b) How many locations do you have in Calgary and nationally/internationally? What locations are hiring locally in Calgary and area?
We have offices in Calgary and Saskatoon. Calgary is our head office and employs about 150 staff in the spring/summer months.
c) How many people does your organization employ? How many locally?
In the winter months ULS employs about 125 employees (Calgary and Saskatoon). In the spring/summer season we employ close to 200 people (Calgary & Saskatoon)
d) What type of positions do you offer? (ex. Full time, part time, seasonal, contract etc.)
Full time/year-round, summer seasonal (great for students/hockey players). Landscaping in summer, snow removal in winter. Part-time on-call type work available for winter only
e) What are the benefits of working for your company?
Staff discounts, incentive programs, scholarships etc. Full health benefits after 6 months of employment, health & wellness spending account, safety boot allowance each year, tuition reimbursement program (depending on education), apprentice training in a number of different fields (landscape horticulture, landscape gardener, automotive/heavy duty technician, carpentry, concrete)
f) Describe opportunities for advancement.
With training and experience can move into crew lead and supervisor roles. Some field staff have moved into sales roles, or office admin/accounting roles as well
g) List any corporate responsibility initiatives that your organization is currently involved in.
We support a number of local charities and causes throughout the year. KidSport Calgary, the Calgary Food Bank, MEOW Foundation to name a few.
h) How would someone find out about opportunities at your company? How can a candidate apply?
Our website has full listing of opportunities at all times. Interested candidates can email a resume/cover letter to info@ulslandscaping.com at any time throughout the year to be considered
i) Describe your hiring and interview process?
Fairly easy and straightforward. After application is received, successful applicants will be called for a short 5-10 minute phone interview, then out of the those successful calls individuals are invited in for an in person interview to better explain the role and ask more technical based questions. If hired, there is online safety training that must be completed, and a full day orientation (safety is especially important for us).
j) What do you look for in an employee?
ULS is looking for reliable, punctual individuals who have a good attitude and are ok with working outside in all weather for long hours. We will always train on our equipment so if someone comes in and has the right attitude toward work, we are happy to hire them and teach them everything they need to know.
k) What type of education/training/equipment do you require?
Minimum education is grade 12 for most positions, with some exceptions.
l) What is the minimum age required to work for your company? Are there different age requirements for different positions?
18 years of age for all positions, with very few exceptions.
m) Provide a wage range for entry level positions.
Our entry level staff can seek to earn $16/hour if they have no prior experience. Those with landscaping experience can expect to earn more per hour.
n) What are the hours of the business and general shift times? Are there a minimum number of hours someone needs to work per week? Is there flexibility regarding school schedules?
Our hours vary on the season. Our summer season typically lasts from April to October/early November – that work is typically 5 days a week (Mon-Fri) with occasional weekend work, and hours vary from 8-12 per day (weather dependent). Our winter season is completely dependent on the weather as we do snow removal. But we do keep on a number of full time staff throughout the winter months.
o) Is a uniform provided or do employees have to pay for it?
Upper body clothing (t-shirts, long sleeves, hoodies) and all Personal Protective Equipment is provided to staff. Staff are required to provide their own steel toed boots at time of hire. We have a safety allowance that allows staff to purchase new boots after six months of full time employment.
Why ULS: ULS provides year-round employment in our brand new facility. All our Team Members are provided with a well-rounded compensation package that includes competitive wages, field wear, training allowances, bonuses, benefits and the opportunity for advancement within the industry. ULS also provides the necessary training to do the job in a professional manner while maintaining safety guidelines. Come join our team and get involved with one of the largest and most progressive full-service landscape companies in Canada!
