landscaping supervisor

Government of Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Edmonton is seeking a Landscape Supervisor responsible for hiring staff and managing landscape construction projects. Candidates should have a high school diploma, 2-3 years of experience, and be capable of handling physically demanding tasks outdoors. Attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are critical. This role requires onsite presence, with no remote work options available. Ideal candidates will be strong team players and demonstrate initiative.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to manage and supervise landscape construction work.
• Familiarity with reading blueprints and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Hire, supervise and schedule staff.
• Plan and direct grounds maintenance.
• Organize and direct construction of decks and walls.
• Maintain work records and logs.
• Repair and maintain equipment.

Skills

Client focus

Initiative

Judgement

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Responsibilities Tasks

• Hire, supervise and schedule staff
• Plan and direct grounds maintenance
• 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
• 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
• Establish work schedules and procedures

Supervision

• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Team player