Government of Canada - Western
supervisor, landscaping
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Job Description
- Req#: 41853463
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
- or equivalent experience
- Outdoors
- Hot
- 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
- 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
- Establish work schedules and procedures
- 1 to 2 people
- 3-4 people
- 5-10 people
- Working groups
- Contractors
- Staff in various areas of responsibility
- Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) certification
- Provincial licence/certification to apply chemical fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and pesticides
- Backhoe
- Chain saw
- Front end loader
- Pick-up truck
- Small engine equipment
- Sod cutter
- Tractor
- Skidsteer
- Design
- Landscape construction
- Valid driver's licence
- Own transportation
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- 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
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Team player
- Flexibility
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
- Bonus
- Gasoline paid
- Group insurance benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
About the company
Overview
Languages
English
Education
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Responsibilities
Tasks
Supervision
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
Area of specialization
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Own tools/equipment
Personal suitability
Benefits
Health benefits
Financial benefits
Other benefits
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