Landscaping Foreman/woman

Work Term: Seasonal

• Work Language: English

• Hours: 30 to 44 hours per week

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

• or equivalent experience Work site environment :

• Outdoors

• Hot

• Wet/damp

• Noisy

• Dusty Work setting :

• Landscape contractor

• Various locations Tasks :

• Plan and direct grounds maintenance

• Organize and direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns

• Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls

• Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work

• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality

• Weed, prune and trim trees and plants

• Tree removal

• Remove litter and garbage

• Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees

• Lay sod or seed

• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks

• Cut grass

• Cart and spread topsoil and other materials

• Assist with landscape constructions

• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens

• Rake and collect refuse

• Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment

• Tie and secure plants Equipment and machinery experience :

• Chain saw

• Pick-up truck

• Small engine equipment

• Sod cutter

• Tractor mower

• Weed trimmer/edger

• Sprayer or duster

• Roto-tiller Area of work experience :

• Snow removal

• Cleaning Area of specialization :

• Lawn care

• Tree service

• Grounds maintenance

• Landscape construction

• Garden centre Transportation/travel information :

• Valid driver's licence

• Own transportation

• Own vehicle

• Vehicle supplied by employer Work conditions and physical capabilities :

• Fast-paced environment

• Work under pressure

• 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

• Repetitive tasks

• Hand-eye co-ordination

• Walking Own tools/equipment :

• Steel-toed safety boots

• Gloves

• Rain gear Personal suitability :

• Client focus

• Excellent oral communication

• Judgement

• Team player

• Flexibility

• Dependability

• Reliability

• Punctuality

• Hardworking Screening questions :

• Are you available for the advertised start date?

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? Other benefits :

• Parking available