- Work Term: Seasonal
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 to 44 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
Work site environment
Outdoors
Work setting
Construction siteVarious locationsHorticulture and/or gardening
Tasks
Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawnsSchedule workPlan and direct grounds maintenancePlan and estimate labour and materialsPlan, manage and supervise landscape construction workMaintain work records and logsRead blueprints and drawingsResolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product qualitySupervise crew membersOversee safety of operationsMonitor quality and production levelsManage landscaping projectsTrain staff/workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policiesConsult clients to prepare contracts and project specifications
Supervision
3-4 peopleSwimming pool installersConcrete, clay and stone forming operators
Area of specialization
Grounds maintenanceLandscape construction
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licenceOwn transportationPublic transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environmentHandling heavy loadsPhysically demandingAttention to detail
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety bootsGlovesSafety vestToolsHard hatSafety glasses/gogglesEar plugs
Personal suitability
Excellent oral communicationJudgementTeam playerDependabilityReliabilityHardworkingLeadership
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?Do you have experience working in this field?Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
Employment terms options
Early morning
Employment terms options
MorningDayOvertime available
Health benefits
Health care plan
Other benefits
Other benefits
