Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
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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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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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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Supervise nursery and greenhouse workers
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Establish work schedules and procedures
Supervision
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
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Forklift
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Pick-up truck
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Sod cutter
Area of specialization
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Lawn care
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Grounds maintenance
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Landscape construction
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Physically demanding
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Standing for extended periods
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Gloves
Personal suitability
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Initiative
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Judgement
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Team player
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Flexibility
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.