Overview
Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

or equivalent experience

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

Dangerous

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 events, programs and activities

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





Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience

Backhoe

Chain saw

Forklift

Front end loader

Pick-up truck

Small engine equipment

Sod cutter

Tractor

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
Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence

Drive manual transmission vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Rapid-paced environment

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

Safety vest

Personal suitability

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Initiative

Judgement

Team player

Flexibility

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📌 landscaping supervisor (Ontario)
🏢 Blue Jay Irrigation
📍 Ontario