Work & play in one of the most beautiful cities in the world!
Summer Internships Vancouver, British Columbia Our Story Since August 1, 1979 Para Space has been an award-winning leader in the Canadian landscape industry. We have been built on care for those we work for and those who work here. Our company has always provided progressive landscape maintenance programs, along with contemporary designs, installations, and ecologically conscious plant health care. We have been able to grow our operation through hard work, efficiency, innovation, and by enhancing the wellbeing of our employees.
Our active participation in trade associations has helped to advance our industry, especially in the areas of employee training and workplace safety. Para Space is the most accredited landscape firm in British Columbia. We were also voted one of BC Best Companies to work for by our staff. We are very proud of our staff’s level of education and the knowledge they bring to the job each day.
Para Space has won a total of 13 Landscape Awards of Excellence for multi-unit maintenance from the BC Landscape & Nursery Association. We have also been recognized by PLANET (Professional Landcare Network) for environmental stewardship, winning 3 Grand and 2 Merit Awards. We continue to win awards for our work, including the 2019 National Landscape Awards of Excellence for maintenance work. We have also received the Green for Life Community Award from the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association. Our Mission Enhancing the environment with reliable, high quality landscape services.
Cultivating lasting relationships with our clients and team.
Leading our industry with integrity and innovation.
Our Vision Being recognized as the best and getting there with the best. Maximize your growth potential while working with an award-winning team.
Internship Positions Opportunity to work in our 4 divisions and to customize your summer work experience: - Landscape Maintenance - Landscape Installation (hard & soft scaping) - Irrigation - Plant Health Care
Your summer internship will entail the following: • Full-time hours 8:00-4:45 • Weekends, evenings and holidays off • Beautiful work locations around the city • Make friends working on a diverse team • Variety of tasks and teams • Ample opportunities for career development • Excellent on-the-job training
Visit our careers page at www.paraspaceinc.com
Your Qualifications • Current student or recent graduate • Punctual, trustworthy, and reliable • Maintain landscapes in various settings (HOA, commercial) to high standard • Willing to do physically demanding, hands-on work • Perform various landscaping tasks and operate equipment • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver timely results • Positive and professional team attitude • Work cooperatively to foster a harmonious working relationship with all co-workers and other departments • Valid Driver’s License an asset • Able to lift 50 lbs Your Perks • $19 per hour and 4% paid vacation • Free in-house education (dinner included - see next page for more details) • Extended long weekend for BC Day in August • Staff social events • Safety gear, tools and equipment provided We will provide you with: • Legal support to obtain a work permit • Work permit and legal fees will be covered • Housing accomodations • Round-trip flight to Vancouver
Follow us on Instagram @paraspaceinc Free In-House Education Program The seminars in the Horticulture Seminar Program are designed to provide both practical and technical training for Para Space’s employees. These free seminars may be required as qualifications for positions within the company, or may be taken simply for general interest. Most seminars will combine classroom instruction with demonstration and some “hands-on” practice. Over 45 seminars to choose from including: • Machine Maintenance • Plant Nutrients and Fertilization Application • Fall Protection Safety • Hardscaping - Retaining Walls • Bedwork and Beyond • Dynamic Leadership • Irrigation Basics • Developing a Landscape Eye
Para Space University Continuing education is extremely important to us and we want to give staff an even greater opportunity to increase their knowledge and be recognized for their hard earned efforts! All participants will receive certificates of completion for each component they graduate from.
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Internship Goals We want to make sure that we are providing opportunities and experiences that will help you achieve your educational and career goals. We are a full-service landscaping company that can offer work experience in any of our divisions (maintenance, landscape construction, plant health care and irrigation). Our structured orientations and on-the-job training can be complimented by attending any of our voluntary in-house seminars. Throughout the summer we would have a formal meeting each month to offer you feedback and discuss your experience. At these meetings, we want your input on what you are enjoying and what types of work you would like to focus on as the internship progresses.
The opportunity awaits you. Join our team today!
This is what our interns had to say about their work experience at Para Space:
“Being able to travel and work abroad was a huge part of making my decision. Being able to see each portion of the company has been a great oppotunity to see first hand.”
“The work experience in the field was so good! I learned so much from all the supervisors.”
“I’m glad I had the chance to explore all divisions and meet a lot of people in the company. I liked my supervisors and they took the time to train me.”
“I enjoyed my internship days when I worked with Hayley in Plant Health Care. I was able to scout and look at different pests and diseases. I also really enjoyed talking to everyone in management and seeing their perspecive on the company and industry.”
“Working for Para Space reaffirmed why I want to go into the green industry. I love what I’m doing and this summer proved to me I’m in the right field.”
“I would definitely recommend an internship at Para Space. This was an experience of a lifetime. I’ve learned a lot about landscaping. They have a great work culture.”
Watch more about our internship experiences by clicking on this https://www.paraspaceinc.com/my-internship-at-para-space
How to MOVE to VANCOUVER: WORK PERMIT To legally work in Canada, you need a work permit which is fast and simple to obtain. Para Space can provide further infomation on the process and we will pay 100% of visa application fees.
LODGING If successfully hired, Para Space will invest its time and resources to find suitable accommodation which will be paid for you! Packing up and moving to another city, let alone another country, is an exciting endeavor so we want to make house hunting easy so that you can enjoy the amazing career opportunity you took to move to our beautiful city. Let Para Space find you the perfect space!
GETTING AROUND Our city is incredible in many ways and there is no doubt you will want to explore it all! Luckily, Metro Vancouver has a great transit system to help you get around, from bus to SeaBus! All crew leaders, estimators, and managers have full use of our company trucks for work as it is much easier to get themselves and all the tools from work to the jobsite, and they also get to take their truck home daily.
HEALTH CARE It is recommended to purchase travel insurance before arriving to Canada. There are several options to receive adequate coverage while visiting on a work permit. However, Extended Benefits (prescriptions, dental, vision, etc.) are offered through the company, regardless of your citizenship, and you would be eligible for benefits through Para Space if you make Vancouver your home! Vancouver Whistler Local Island Mountains
Hiking Trails
Aquarium
Seawall
Totem Poles
Olympic Cauldron Restaurants
Gastown Playland Steam Clock Pubs & NighTlife Soccer Football Beaches Hockey
Public Science Market World
Seattle, WASHINGTON Portland, OREGON South of the border! Local Pacific Northwest points of interest: Mountains Vancouver Island (2 hour ferry ride away) Victoria Empress Hotel & Butchart Gardens Tofino surfing & West Coast Trail
Whistler (1.5 hour drive away) Hiking Skiing/ snowboarding Trails Sea to Sky gondola
Seattle (3 hour drive away) Portland (5 hour drive away) Space Needle, Gum wall, Public Market Mt. Hood Century Link Field (Seahawks) Breweries Mt. Baker & Mt. Rainier Food truck row & Voodoo Donuts Recreation & Attractions: • North Shore mountains (hiking, mountain biking, ski/snowboarding, snowshoeing) • Boating and kayaking (Horseshoe Bay, Castes Park, Deep Cove) • Beaches (English Bay, Kitsilano, Spanish Banks, 2nd Beach Stanley Park, Ambleside) • Tour Whistler (hiking, biking, ski/snowboarding, snowshoeing, river rafting, bungee jumping, zip lining, camping) • Tour the Sunshine Coast, Golf Islands, Vancouver Island (sightseeing & outdoor adventure) • Tour Okanogan Lake Country (world-class wineries, sightseeing & outdoor adventure) • Nightlife (bars, pubs, restaurants and live music venues) • Visit indoor attractions (Vancouver Aquarium, Telus World of Science, Art Gallery) Facts about British Columbia, Canada • BC is the third largest and most westerly province in Canada. • Half of all British Columbians live in the metropolitan area of Vancouver. • Vancouver has recently been named the third most livable city in the world. • Among all provinces and territories of Canada, British Columbia has the mildest climate. • Vancouver is one of the few cities where you can ski and swim on the same day. • BC has one of the most diverse landscapes of all the provinces and territories in Canada. • Vancouver is the warmest city in Canada with only an average of 11 days of snow per year! • Vancouver attracts a whopping 15-million tourists every year... you will meet all kinds of people from every corner of the globe. • Vancouver has one of the most ethnically diverse populations in the world. • Vancouver has a fully accessible public transit system that includes buses, community shuttle buses, SkyTrain, SeaBus and West Coast Express train.
We are looking for hardworking, passionate, motivated people to join our award-winning company.
We have a world class team of educated and accredited landscape horticulturists. It’s no surprise that through our hard work and dedication we have become an award-winning and high performing team over our 40 years of service to our clients and the community!
Our staff describe the culture at Para Space to be… “work hard, play hard” “fun, yet challenging” “team-oriented” “super friendly and supportive”
We provide opportunities for motivated individuals to grow personally and professionally in a healthy working environment. Contact us to discuss career opportunities! Send your resume to [email protected]
2019 Business Award Finalist for Healthy Workplace and Business of the Year