Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Registered Apprenticeship certificate
- or equivalent experience
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.
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns
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Hire, supervise and schedule staff
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Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns
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Resolve work problems by providing technical advice to increase the value and functionality of a property
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Schedule events, programs and activities
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Plan and direct grounds maintenance
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Plan and estimate labour and materials
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Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls
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Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work
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Maintain work records and logs
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Tender and administer contracts
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Read blueprints and drawings
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Repair and maintain equipment
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Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
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Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
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Establish work schedules and procedures
Supervision
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1 to 2 people
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3-4 people
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5-10 people
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Working groups
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Contractors
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Staff in various areas of responsibility
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) certification
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Provincial licence/certification to apply chemical fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and pesticides
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
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Backhoe
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Chain saw
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Front end loader
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Pick-up truck
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Small engine equipment
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Sod cutter
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Tractor
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Skidsteer
Area of specialization
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Interior landscaping
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Grounds maintenance
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Design
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Landscape construction
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
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Valid driver's licence
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Own transportation
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Vehicle supplied by employer
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Drive manual transmission vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Tight deadlines
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Handling heavy loads
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Physically demanding
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Manual dexterity
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Attention to detail
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Ability to distinguish between colours
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Standing for extended periods
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Large workload
Own tools/equipment
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Gloves
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Safety vest
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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Excellent oral communication
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Initiative
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Judgement
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Team player
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Flexibility
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
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Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
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Bonus
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Gasoline paid
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Group insurance benefits
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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Learning/training paid by employer
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Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
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Team building opportunities
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Parking available
Program title
Jobs for Ukraine
Program description:
This employer has selected to promote this job through "Jobs for Ukraine". Canadian citizens and permanent residents can still apply.
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.