Job Description

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

Work site environment

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Outdoors

Tasks

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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 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

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5-10 people

Equipment and machinery experience

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Pick-up truck Skidsteer

Area of work experience

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Snow removal

Area of specialization

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Design Landscape construction

Security and safety

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Criminal record check

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 Manual dexterity Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Bending, crouching, kneeling Large workload

Personal suitability

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Team player

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? * Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?