Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 50 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

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Outdoors Hot Cold/refrigerated Noisy

Work setting

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Construction site

Tasks

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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 Schedule work 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 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 Train staff

Supervision

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3-4 people

Equipment and machinery experience

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Skidsteer

Area of work experience

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Snow removal

Area of specialization

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Landscape construction

Transportation/travel information

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Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

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Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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Judgement Team player Flexibility

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada?

Health benefits

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Dental plan Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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Life insurance Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

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Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Support for newcomers and refugees

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Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

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Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for mature workers

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Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

Supports for visible minorities

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* Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)