Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
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Outdoors
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Dangerous
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At heights
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Hire, supervise and schedule staff
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Plan and direct grounds maintenance
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Plan and estimate labour and materials
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Maintain work records and logs
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Tender and administer contracts
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Repair and maintain equipment
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Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
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Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
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Survey and assess designated sites
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Operate chainsaw to fell, delimb and buck trees
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Establish work schedules and procedures
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Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease
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Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions
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Plant and move trees
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Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Tight deadlines
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Handling heavy loads
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Physically demanding
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Attention to detail
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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Excellent oral communication
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Initiative
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Judgement
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
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Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
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Group insurance benefits
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Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.