landscaping supervisor

Blue Jay Irrigation Company

London

On-site

CAD 48,000 - 72,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Blue Jay Irrigation Company is seeking a capable landscape supervisor to oversee planting, grounds maintenance, and crew scheduling at our Ontario location. You will ensure project quality, safety, and on-time completion while coordinating with crews and contractors.

The role requires 2–3 years of related experience, a secondary school diploma or equivalent, and a valid driver’s license. This on-site position involves outdoor work in varied weather and physical conditions.

Qualifications

  • Secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.
  • 2–3 years of relevant experience.
  • On-site work at a physical location; no remote option.
  • Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

  • Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns
  • Hire, supervise and schedule staff
  • Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns
  • Resolve work problems by providing technical advice to increase value and functionality of a property
  • Schedule events, programs and activities
  • Schedule work
  • Plan and direct grounds maintenance
  • 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
  • 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

Skills

Staff supervision
Oral communication
Client focus
Initiative
Team player
Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

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

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education
  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • or equivalent experience
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
  • Dangerous
  • Hot
  • Cold/refrigerated
Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns
  • 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
  • Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls
  • 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
  • 5-10 people
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
  • Backhoe
  • Chain saw
  • Forklift
  • Front end loader
  • Pick-up truck
  • Small engine equipment
  • Sod cutter
  • Tractor
  • Tractor mower
  • Skidsteer
Area of work experience
  • Snow removal
Area of specialization
  • Interior landscaping
  • Lawn care
  • Tree service
  • Grounds maintenance
  • Design
  • Landscape construction
  • Garden centre
  • Nursery or greenhouse
Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Drive manual transmission vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • 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
Own tools/equipment
  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Gloves
  • Safety vest
Personal suitability
  • Client focus
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Team player
  • Flexibility
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