Crew Leader, Landscape maintenance - Year round possibility

A Hiring Company; Outaouais; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid overtime

Possibility of year-long employment

Great work environment

Education and training

Opportunities to advance quickly

Job summary

A landscaping firm in Outaouais is looking for a team leader with horticulture knowledge. Responsibilities include managing personnel, maintaining a close working relationship with supervisors, and performing various landscaping tasks. Candidates should have a valid driver's license, bilingual abilities, and experience leading a team. The position offers competitive wages, paid overtime, and opportunities for year-long employment. Ideal for candidates eager to advance quickly within the company while enjoying a great work environment.

Qualifications

• Valid provincial driver's license with a good driving record.
• 2 years of experience in team leadership or supervision.
• 2 years of industry experience is an asset.
• Good knowledge of landscaping and horticulture.
• Able to work autonomously and manage stress.

Responsibilities

• Manage personnel and equipment for timely project completion.
• Maintain a close working relationship with the supervisor.
• Plant flowers, shrubs, and trees.
• Weed flower beds and apply mulch & soil.

Skills

Team leadership

Horticulture knowledge

Bilingual (French and English)

Computer and app proficiency

Education

College diploma or DEC in horticulture or landscaping

Tools

Line trimmer

Hedge trimmer

Leaf blower

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage personnel, material and equipment necessary to complete the projects on time and within established budget.
• Maintain a close working relationship with the supervisor to ensure proper delegation of responsibilities and effective operations.
• Plant flowers ‑ shrubs, and trees.
• Weed flower beds manually, using tools or by applying vinegar.
• Redefine flower beds and lay mulch & soil.
• Proficient in using line trimmer, hedge trimmer and leaf blower.
• Drive the crew to different sites safely.
• Inspect the vehicle and equipment on a daily basis.
• Enter work orders, inspection information and crew members’ hours on a daily basis.
• Other related tasks.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid provincial driver’s license with a good driving record
• 2 years of experience as team leader/team supervision.
• 2 years of industry experience (asset).
• A college diploma or DEC in horticulture, landscaping or a related field (preferred).
• Good knowledge of landscaping and horticulture.
• Able to work autonomously.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and manage stress.
• Competent with computers and phone apps.
• Bilingual French and English (will be dealing with Ontario customers and employees).

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Paid overtime (1.5x).
• Possibility of a year-long employment (Snow removal industry).
• Great work environment and fun staff events throughout the year.
• Education and on-the-job training.
• Opportunities to advance quickly within the company.