Job Description

Duree de l'emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 40 to 50 hours per week Education: Experience:

Education

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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

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Outdoors Dangerous At heights Hot Cold/refrigerated

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 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

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Working groups Contractors Staff in various areas of responsibility

Equipment and machinery experience

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Chain saw Forklift Pick-up truck Small engine equipment Sod cutter Tractor Tractor mower Skidsteer

Specialization or experience

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Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

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Lawn care Tree service Grounds maintenance Design Landscape construction

Security and safety

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Criminal record check Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

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Valid driver's licence Vehicle supplied by employer Drive manual transmission vehicle

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 Ability to distinguish between colours Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Large workload

Own tools/equipment

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Steel-toed safety boots Gloves Safety vest

Personal suitability

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Client focus Initiative Judgement Team player Flexibility

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Do you have experience working in this field?

Experience

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7 months to less than 1 year

Workplace information

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* On the road job