About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Outdoors. Work setting: Willing to relocate. Tasks: Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns. Hire, supervise and schedule staff. Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns. Schedule work. Plan and estimate labour and materials. Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls. Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work. Maintain work records and logs. Read blueprints and drawings. Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies. Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality. Supervision: 3-4 people. Area of specialization: Landscape construction. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Own transportation. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Large workload. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Gloves. Personal suitability: Initiative. Team player. Flexibility. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend. Health benefits: Health care plan. Support for newcomers and refugees: Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees . Support for youths: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Support for Indigenous people: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers . Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations .