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