Personal Suitability

Initiative; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Client focus; Judgement

Work Location Information Willing to relocate

Ability to Supervise 3-4 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; 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; Tight deadlines

Transportation/Travel Information Vehicle supplied by employer

Work Site Environment Outdoors; Hot

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots

Security and Safety Criminal record check

Area of Specialization

Tree service; Nursery or greenhouse; Lawn care; Landscape construction; Grounds maintenance; Garden centre; Design; Interior landscaping

Additional Skills

Tender and administer contracts; Plan and estimate labour and materials; Maintain work records and logs; Hire, supervise and schedule staff; Read blueprints and drawings

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Tractor; Sod cutter; Small engine equipment; Pick-up truck; Chain saw; Backhoe; Forklift; Front end loader; Tractor mower

Specific Skills

Supervise nursery and greenhouse workers; Resolve work related problems; Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies; Repair and maintain equipment; Plan and direct grounds maintenance; Organize and direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns; Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Languages English