landscaping supervisor

Wilco Contractors Southwest Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A landscaping firm in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking candidates for a seasonal position involving direct planting, organization of gardening tasks, and supervision of landscape construction. The role requires at least 2 years of experience and involves a physically demanding work environment outdoors. Successful applicants will need to exhibit client focus and be team players. Applicants must have valid driver's licenses to operate equipment such as backhoes and front end loaders.

Benefits

Health care plan

Overtime available

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in planting and landscape construction.
• Valid driver's license required for transportation.

Responsibilities

• Directly plant trees, gardens, and lawns.
• Organize planting of trees, gardens, and lawns.
• Plan, manage, and supervise landscape construction work.
• Maintain work records and logs.
• Resolve work problems and provide technical advice.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Initiative

Judgement

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Backhoe

Front end loader

Pick-up truck

Small engine equipment

Sod cutter

Tractor

Tractor mower

Skidsteer

Job description

Work Term

• Seasonal

Work Language

• English

Hours

• 40 to 70 hours per week

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Hot

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Tasks

• Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns
• Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns
• 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
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Establish work schedules and procedures

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Equipment and machinery experience

• Backhoe
• Front end loader
• Pick-up truck
• Small engine equipment
• Sod cutter
• Tractor
• Tractor mower
• Skidsteer

Area of specialization

• Lawn care
• Grounds maintenance
• Landscape construction

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

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Morning
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Health care plan