Personal Suitability

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

Ability to Supervise

Working groups; Contractors; Staff in various areas of responsibility; 3-4 people; 5-10 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

Own transportation; Vehicle supplied by employer; Valid driver's licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle

Work Site Environment Outdoors; Hot

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots; Gloves

Security and Safety

Driver's validity licence check; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance

Area of Specialization Landscape construction; Design

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; Front end loader

Specific Skills

Resolve work related problems; Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies; Repair and maintain equipment; 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 2 years to less than 3 years

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

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

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 yearor equivalent experience

Languages English