- Work Term : Permanent
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 35 hours per week
- Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years
- or equivalent experience
Work site environment
Outdoors
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
Equipment and machinery experience
- Front end loader
- Pick-up truck
- Small engine equipment
- Tractor
- Tractor mower
- Skidsteer
Area of work experience
Snow removal
Transportation / travel information
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools / equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
Team player
Screening questions
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
29 days ago