Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
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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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Read blueprints and drawings
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Repair and maintain equipment
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Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
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Build patios, garden walls and other decorative installations
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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Small engine equipment
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Sod cutter
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Tractor mower
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Skidsteer
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Planting equipment
Construction specialization
Specialization or experience
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Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Area of specialization
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Lawn care
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Grounds maintenance
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Landscape construction
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
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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Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
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
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Flexibility
Benefits
Health benefits
Financial benefits
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
Support for Veterans
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
Support for Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
Support for mature workers
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
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.