Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Outdoors. Dangerous. At heights. Hot. Tasks: Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns. Hire, supervise and schedule staff. Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns. Resolve work problems by providing technical advice to increase the value and functionality of a property. Schedule events, programs and activities. 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. Supervise nursery and greenhouse workers. Establish work schedules and procedures. Supervision: 16-20 people. Equipment and machinery experience: Backhoe. Chain saw. Forklift. Front end loader. Pick-up truck. Small engine equipment. Sod cutter. Tractor. Tractor mower. Skidsteer. Area of specialization: Interior landscaping. Lawn care. Tree service. Grounds maintenance. Design. Landscape construction. Garden centre. Nursery or greenhouse. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Driver's validity licence check. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Vehicle supplied by employer. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Ability to distinguish between colours. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Large workload. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Gloves. Safety vest. Personal suitability: Client focus. Excellent oral communication. Initiative. Judgement. Team player. Flexibility. Employment terms options: Early morning. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend. Health benefits: Health care plan. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Support for newcomers and refugees: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees. Support for Indigenous people: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.