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Foreman/Woman, Landscaping

Posted on Feb 13

The Gardener

Mississauga, ON

Personal Suitability Team player; Client focus

Ability to Supervise 3-4 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Ability to distinguish between colours; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence

Work Site Environment Outdoors

Security and Safety Driver's validity licence check

Area of Specialization

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

Additional Skills

Plan and estimate labour and materials; Maintain work records and logs; Hire, supervise and schedule staff

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 construction of fences, decks and walls; Organize and direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns; Establish work schedules and procedures; Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work

Experience 5 years or more

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) certification; Provincial licence/certification to apply chemical fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and pesticides

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English

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