Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Hire, supervise and schedule staff
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Plan and direct grounds maintenance
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Plan and estimate labour and materials
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Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls
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Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work
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Maintain work records and logs
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Tender and administer contracts
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Read blueprints and drawings
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Repair and maintain equipment
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Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
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Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
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Establish work schedules and procedures
Supervision
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
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Backhoe
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Chain saw
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Forklift
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Front end loader
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Pick-up truck
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Small engine equipment
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Sod cutter
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Tractor
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Tractor mower
Specialization or experience
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Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Area of specialization
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Interior landscaping
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Lawn care
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Tree service
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Grounds maintenance
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Landscape construction
Additional information
Security and safety
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Tight deadlines
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Handling heavy loads
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Physically demanding
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Manual dexterity
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Attention to detail
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Ability to distinguish between colours
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Standing for extended periods
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Large workload
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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Excellent oral communication
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Initiative
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Judgement
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Team player
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
Support for Indigenous people
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Supports for visible minorities
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.