- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 5 years or more
Work site environment
Outdoors
Tasks
Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawnsOrganize planting of trees, gardens and lawnsResolve work problems by providing technical advice to increase the value and functionality of a propertySchedule events, programs and activitiesPlan and direct grounds maintenanceOrganize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining wallsPlan, manage and supervise landscape construction workMaintain work records and logsRead blueprints and drawingsRequisition or order materials, equipment and suppliesResolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
Supervision
5-10 people
Equipment and machinery experience
Pick-up truckSmall engine equipmentSod cutterTractor mower
Specialization or experience
Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Area of specialization
Lawn careGrounds maintenanceDesignLandscape construction
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environmentWork under pressureTight deadlinesHandling heavy loadsPhysically demandingManual dexterityAttention to detailAbility to distinguish between coloursCombination of sitting, standing, walkingStanding for extended periodsBending, crouching, kneelingLarge workload
Personal suitability
Client focusExcellent oral communicationInitiativeJudgementTeam playerFlexibility
Employment terms options
Day
Health benefits
Dental planHealth care plan
Financial benefits
As per collective agreement
Support for persons with disabilities
Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Support for Veterans
Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
Support for Indigenous people
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Supports for visible minorities
Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities