landscaping supervisor
About the company
Support for newcomers and refugees Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees.
Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
Support for Indigenous people Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.
Your 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.
- Establish work schedules and procedures.
- Interior landscaping.
- Lawn care.
- Tree service.
- Grounds maintenance.
- Design.
- Landscape construction.
- Garden centre.
- Nursery or greenhouse.
Requirements
Education College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience.
Equipment and machinery experience
- Backhoe.
- Chain saw.
- Forklift.
- Front end loader.
- Pick-up truck.
- Small engine equipment.
- Sod cutter.
- Tractor.
- Tractor mower.
- Skidsteer.
Security and safety
- Criminal record check.
- Driver's validity licence check.
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots.
- Gloves.
- Safety vest.
Personal suitability
- Client focus.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Initiative.
- Judgement.
- Team player.
- Flexibility.
2 years to less than 3 years.
What we offer
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence.
- Vehicle supplied by employer.
Health benefits
- Health care plan.
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits.
Other
Work site environment
- Outdoors.
- Dangerous.
- At heights.
- Hot.
Supervision 16-20 people.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-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.
Employment terms options
- Early morning.
Employment terms options
- Morning.
- Day.
- Weekend.