Personal Suitability

Initiative; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Client focus

Ability to Supervise

More than 20 people; Contractors; Staff in various areas of responsibility; 11-15 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; Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence

Work Site Environment Outdoors

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots; Gloves

Security and Safety Basic security clearance

Area of Specialization

Tree service; Lawn care; Landscape construction; Grounds maintenance

Additional Skills

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

Equipment and Machinery Experience Tractor; Small engine equipment; Pick-up truck

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 3 years to less than 5 years

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

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 1 year to 2 yearsor equivalent experience

Languages English