landscaping foreman/woman

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns
• Resolve work problems by providing technical advice to increase the value and functionality of a property
• Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) certification
• Certified Landscape Horticulturist Technician (CLHT)

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Pick-up truck
• Sod cutter
• Skidsteer

Area of specialization

• Landscape construction

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Team player
• Flexibility

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Travel insurance
• Wellness program