WVI Irrigation Service and Installation This link will open in a new window is hiring
Landscaping Supervisor with LMIA

Languages

• English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• 5 years or more

On the road

• Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• Education or training

Level of expertise

• Technician

Tasks

• 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
• 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

Supervision

• 3-4 people
• Contractors
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Equipment and machinery experience

• Irrigation pumps and equipment
• Automated irrigation system

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

• Lighting system

Area of work experience

• Irrigation and drainage

Area of specialization

• Grounds maintenance
• Landscape construction

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

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

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Team player
• Flexibility

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available