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Para Space Landscaping provides an excellent working environment for its staff, focusing heavily on company culture. We know that good people are hard to find and retain, so we endeavour to make it a great place to work. In fact, we were voted by our staff to be one of the top 15 Best Landscape Company to Work For in North America and we are committed to keeping it that way!

A Day in the Life

Day in the Life of a Manager

Here are some of the reasons why our staff choose to work at Para Space Landscaping.

Certified Living Wage Employer

We are a Certified Living Wage Employer which allows our staff the ability to thrive in their communities and live a quality lifestyle; this is especially important living in Metro Vancouver. At Para Space we strive to promote from within the organization and make it easy to advance by having a clear, set wage structure for all to follow. Wage increases are awarded based on effort, involvement, and to those who take on more responsibility. Promotions are based on merit, not seniority, so advancement often happens quickly for those like-minded individuals who strive for it.

Company Benefits

Employee benefits are an extremely important part of an employee’s financial security. Para Space provides employees with a comprehensive group benefits and RRSP programs. Our extended benefits include access to an Employee Assistance Program that supports staff in all aspects of their life including mental, physical, social, and financial wellbeing. Through the group benefits program, it is our goal to foster the morale of the workplace and provide for the welfare of our employees.

Training

Para Space provides training that is second to none! Our On The Job Training Program is a huge part of our company culture and has helped make us the successful company that we are today. Training doesn’t just happen at the entry level, but also for those advancing to new positions, especially roles involving leadership.

Meaningful Work

Why do our staff love working here so much? A lot of it has to do with the nature of the work. Landscaping is very therapeutic (fresh air, physical) and allows people to tap into their creative side. It also provides an outlet to help others live more fulfilling lives through the enjoyment of their gardens. At the end of every day, our team goes home feeling accomplished and can sleep soundly at night knowing they have made a difference!

Education

We are a group of professionals, and in order to be a true professional, we believe you must have some industry education and accreditation. Our team boasts the most accredited staff of any landscaping company in all of BC! It all starts with our expansive in-house education program which serves to introduce our staff to a wide range of horticultural and job related topics. From there we sponsor many staff to attend outside education, as related to their position, such as the Residential Landscape Technician Program and Landscape Horticulture Apprenticeship.

Team Environment

We know how important it is to work with a good team of people… after all you spend a lot of your time with them! That is why we strive to hire and retain like-minded individuals to join us and spend so much of our resources reinvesting in our workplace culture. Some of the ways we do this is by hosting many team building events throughout the year such as our company summit, community service day, go kart racing and bowling night. We also have committees which meet throughout the year where staff have the opportunity to voice their ideas to management on how we can all work together to make the company even better.

Company Perks

It is important that staff at Para Space have a healthy work-life balance. All leaders have free access to a fully equipped gym at our head office. We also permit staff to take unlimited vacations during the year. Our staff are well cared for, receiving ‘swag’ throughout the year

Safe Working Environment

We care about our staff and always ensure their safety is top priority. In fact, we have gone so far as to achieve COR (Certificate of Recognition) status for going beyond the call of duty for our safe work practices and procedures.

Award Winning Work

Our staff take pride in the high quality work they do and we want them to be recognized for it. Para Space and its staff are proud winners of multiple landscape maintenance and installation awards such as the BC Landscape Award of Excellence and the PLANET Environmental Improvement Award. We have also recipients of the Healthy Workplace Award from the Burnaby Business Board of Trade and a nominee for the Women of Distinction Award from YMCA Metro Vancouver.

Stability

We are proud to be ‘layoff free’! Para Space Landscaping was founded in 1979 by Peter Foley. He had a vision to take the landscaping company far beyond what anyone had done before. Part of this meant providing year round employment to staff, something unheard of in this predominantly seasonal industry. Our staff can always count on full time employment, no matter the season.

Innovation and Excellent Equipment

At Para Space, we believe in being innovative. Our mission is to always be moving forward and finding new and improved ways of doing things. Part of this involves trialling new equipment to find more efficient and less labour intensive ways of doing things. It also means having the latest and greatest fleet of trucks and equipment that are also very well maintained.

Community and Environment

Para Space and its team members are dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve. Each year we select one major community service project to donate our equipment, materials and expertise to. This involves partnering with our generous suppliers and team members (and their families!) who donate materials and volunteer time respectively. The goal of our projects is twofold… improve the lives of others and better our environment.

Our Competitive Advantage

Proactive communication and unparalleled service systems.
Comprehensive services and innovative solutions that will enhance any landscape.
A world class team of educated and accredited landscape horticulturists.
Motivated individuals have the opportunity to grow personally and professionally in a healthy working environment.

Our Values

Fulfill our client’s high expectations with high performance.

Embody the essence of teamwork.

Create a meaningful impact in everything we do

Myths About Landscaping Careers

Top five myths about landscaping work and how Para Space is different from the competition

Myth 1: Landscaping is a seasonal job. False! We offer year round work
Myth 2: Shifts are long and start at 6:00 am. False! We work from 8am to 4:45pm
Myth 3: I will have to work weekends and holidays. False! We never work on weekends or holidays
Myth 4: I need experience before I can apply for a job. False! We provide on-the-job training so no experience is required
Myth 5: Landscaping is not a “real” trade. False! Landscaping is a Red Seal Trade

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