landscape design contractor

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Tasks

• Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns
• Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns
• Resolve work problems by providing technical advice to increase the value and functionality of a property
• Plan and direct grounds maintenance
• Plan and estimate labour and materials
• Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work
• Maintain work records and logs
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Computer-aided design (CAD)

Supervision

• Working groups
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Computer and technology knowledge

• Project management software

Area of specialization

• Grounds maintenance
• Design
• Landscape construction
• Landscape design

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance