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