Job description:
Location: Burlington, ON L7L 6W6
Salary: $ 30.25 hourly / 35 hours per week
Overtime:1.5 times gross pay after completion of 44 hours
Vacation Pay: 4% on every pay period
Job Type: Permanent employment
Number of vacancies: 1
Job Responsibilities
- Collaborate with project managers and clients to plan and design landscaping projects, considering factors like budget, timeline, and client preferences.
- Conduct site assessments to make recommendations for improvements or enhancements.
- Supervise and coordinate the work of landscaping crews, including laborers, equipment operators, and subcontractors, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to specifications.
- Manage resources, including equipment, materials, and labor, to ensure they are used effectively and cost-efficiently.
- Choose appropriate plants, trees, shrubs, and other landscaping elements based on the project's goals, climate, and soil conditions.
- Oversee the installation of hardscaping elements such as pathways, retaining walls, and irrigation systems, ensuring they are functional and aesthetically pleasing.
- Monitor project expenses, keep track of costs, and work within the allocated budget, making adjustments as needed.
- Inspect the work to ensure that landscaping features are installed correctly, meet design specifications, and are of high quality.
- Develop work schedules and timelines, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within the defined schedule.
Eligibility Requirements:
- A CEGEP/ college diploma or equivalent is typically the minimum educational requirement.
- Several years of relevant experience in landscaping and construction are required. The number of years can vary from 3 to 5 years or more.
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience, including the ability to manage and coordinate teams of laborers and subcontractors.
- Knowledge of construction methods, tools, and safety protocols is also important.
- Skills in project planning, budgeting, and scheduling are valuable for overseeing landscaping projects effectively.
- Effective communication skills are vital for interacting with clients, team members, and subcontractors.
- The ability to identify and address issues that may arise during landscaping projects, making quick and effective decisions.
Submit your resume to the given email address to apply for the job jobs@gpaakconsulting.ca
