Landscaping supervisor

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 48 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 5 years or more
• or equivalent experience

Asset languages

• Mandarin
• Persian

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Water distribution
• Maintenance
• Landscape maintenance
• Electrical utilities

Tasks

• Hire, supervise and schedule staff
• Schedule work
• Plan and estimate labour and materials
• Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls
• Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work
• Read blueprints and drawings
• 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
• Manage landscaping projects
• MS Office
• Determine materials required

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Type of service and repair

• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system

Computer and technology knowledge

• Simply Accounting

Equipment and machinery experience

• Backhoe
• Chain saw
• Front end loader
• Pick-up truck
• Small engine equipment
• Sod cutter
• Tractor mower
• Irrigation pumps and equipment
• HVAC
• Hand tools
• Automated irrigation system

Area of specialization

• Landscape construction

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Weekend
• Overtime available

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities