Landscape Labourer / Skid Steer Operator

Get Outside and Get to Work

GCS Group is hiring a Landscape Labourer and Skid Steer Operator to support surface restoration and site cleanup work tied to our telecom and underground construction projects in and around Red Deer, Alberta. This is a hands-on outdoor role that combines general landscape labour with skid steer operation — ideal for someone who likes variety in their day and takes pride in leaving a job site looking better than they found it.

We keep our crews busy and we look after the people on them. If you're dependable, capable behind the controls, and carry a clean driving record, this could be a great fit.

What the Job Involves

• Operating a skid steer to support grading, backfill, spoil removal, and surface restoration on active project sites


• Performing general landscape labour including seeding, sodding, topsoil spreading, and site cleanup


• Assisting with post-construction restoration to return work areas to their original condition


• Safely loading, moving, and staging materials across job sites as directed


• Completing daily equipment pre-checks and flagging any mechanical concerns to the foreman


• Working alongside HDD and telecom construction crews to keep sites clean and organized throughout the project


• Following all site safety requirements and ground disturbance procedures

What You Need to Qualify

• Valid Alberta driver's license with fewer than 3 demerit points — this is a firm requirement and will be verified


• Skid steer certification is required; must be current and confirmed before your start date


• Prior experience in landscaping, site restoration, or general construction labor is a strong asset


• Comfortable operating equipment in tight or uneven terrain


• Physical fitness to handle labour-intensive outdoor work across varying weather conditions


• Reliable, punctual, and able to take direction and work well within a team

What GCS Group Offers

• Consistent hours on active construction and restoration projects


• Competitive wages based on experience


• Company benefits package


• Christmas performance bonus


• Accommodations and LOA provided for workers living more than 100 km from Red Deer

 REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

• A valid Class 5 driver’s license & clean drivers abstract


• CSTS 2020 certification required


• Ground Disturbance Level 2 required

If you've got the license, the certification, and the work ethic to back them both up — GCS Group wants to hear from you. Apply today and come work with a crew that keeps busy.