Nursery supervisor

Landscape Direct; Canada; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Landscape Direct in Canada is seeking a landscaping supervisor to direct planting, maintenance, and project delivery at a on-site location. You will lead crews to complete garden and lawn installations efficiently and safely.

The ideal candidate will have experience supervising 16-20 workers, coordinating planting across trees, gardens, and nurseries, and operating equipment such as a forklift, tractor, and loader. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• College diploma or certificate (1–2 years) or equivalent experience.
• Experience considered an asset.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns
• Hire, supervise and schedule staff
• Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns
• Schedule work
• Supervise nursery and greenhouse workers

Skills

Staff supervision

Scheduling

Planting

Horticulture knowledge

Education

College diploma or certificate (1–2 years) or equivalent experience

Tools

Forklift

Front end loader

Tractor

Job description

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE

Experience an asset

ON SITE

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

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Outdoors
• Hot

WORK SETTING

• Relocation costs not covered by employer

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns
• Hire, supervise and schedule staff
• Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns
• Schedule work
• Supervise nursery and greenhouse workers

SUPERVISION

• 16-20 people

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY EXPERIENCE

• Forklift
• Front end loader
• Tractor

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

• Garden centre
• Nursery or greenhouse

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Valid driver's licence

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Large workload