• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 80 to 88 hours bi-weekly
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 5 years or more
• Horticultural science
• or equivalent experience

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY EXPERIENCE

• Chain saw
• Front end loader
• Pick-up truck
• Small engine equipment
• Sod cutter
• Tractor
• Tractor mower

AREA OF WORK EXPERIENCE

• Snow removal
• Business administration/management

SPECIALIZATION OR EXPERIENCE

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Ability to work independently

• Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns
• Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns
• Resolve work problems by providing technical advice to increase the value and functionality of a property
• Schedule work
• Plan and direct grounds maintenance
• 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
• Tender and administer contracts
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Repair and maintain equipment
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Resolve delivery and other problems with suppliers
• Manage landscaping projects