Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

- Outdoors
- Hot
- Cold/refrigerated

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns
- Hire, supervise and schedule staff
- Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns
- Resolve work problems by providing technical advice to increase the value and functionality of a property
- Schedule work
- Plan and direct grounds maintenance
- Plan and estimate labour and materials
- Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls
- Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work
- Maintain work records and logs
- Tender and administer contracts
- Read blueprints and drawings
- Repair and maintain equipment
- Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
- Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
- Supervise nursery and greenhouse workers

Supervision

- 5-10 people
- Staff in various areas of responsibility

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

- Backhoe
- Chain saw
- Forklift
- Pick-up truck




- Small engine equipment
- Tractor mower
- Skidsteer

Area of work experience

- Snow removal

Area of specialization

- Interior landscaping
- Lawn care
- Tree service
- Grounds maintenance
- Design
- Landscape construction
- Garden centre
- Nursery or greenhouse

Additional information

Security and safety

- Bondable
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

- Valid driver's licence
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Large workload

Own tools/equipment

- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves

Personal suitability

- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Team player
- Flexibility

Perks

Health benefits

- Health care plan

Long term benefits

- Maternity and parental perks

Other benefits

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Transportation provided by employer
- Parking available

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