landscaping foreman/woman

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

Outdoors.

Work setting:

Relocation costs covered by employer.

Tasks:

• Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns.
• Resolve work problems by providing technical advice to increase the value and functionality of a property.
• Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work.
• Read blueprints and drawings.
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality.

Supervision:

1 to 2 people.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) certification.
• Certified Landscape Horticulturist Technician (CLHT).

Equipment and machinery experience:

• Pick-up truck.
• Sod cutter.
• Skidsteer.

Area of specialization:

Landscape construction.

Transportation/travel information:

Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.
• Attention to detail.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Own tools/equipment:

Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

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

Screening questions:

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime available.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.

Financial benefits:

• Bonus.
• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.

Other benefits:

• Travel insurance.
• Wellness program.