Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Plan and direct grounds maintenance
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Organize and direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns
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Plan and estimate labour and materials
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Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls
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Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work
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Maintain work records and logs
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Tender and administer contracts
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Read blueprints and drawings
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Establish work schedules and procedures
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Repair and maintain equipment
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Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
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Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
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Supervise nursery and greenhouse workers
Supervision
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
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Interior landscaping
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Lawn care
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Tree service
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Grounds maintenance
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Design
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Landscape construction
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Garden centre
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Tight deadlines
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Handling heavy loads
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Physically demanding
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Manual dexterity
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Attention to detail
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Standing for extended periods
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Large workload
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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Initiative
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Judgement
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Team player
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Flexibility
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
- Indigenous people
- Persons with disabilities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Mature workers
- Veterans
- Visible minorities
- Youth
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.