Landscaping supervisor (Calgary)

- Work Term: Seasonal - Work Language: English - Hours: 30 hours per week - Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate - Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years - or equivalent experience - Tasks - 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 crew members - Project management - Oversee the preparation of reports - Manage landscaping projects - Ensure smooth operation of equipment - Assign, co-ordinate and review projects and programs - Professionalism in customer service - Supervisory Experience - Test operating controls and equipment - Plan, administer and control budgets for client projects, contracts, equipment and supplies - Communicate with other workers to co-ordinate the preparation and completion of work assignments - Revise type and quantity of materials required sent for production, construction and other projects - Review budgets and financial reports for specific projects - Plan and organize construction projects - Identify and list the necessary props required for performances - Identify and document potential environmental and safety problems - Consult with clients to determine project needs - Supervision - Working groups - Equipment and machinery experience - Powered lifting equipment - Area of work experience - Landscaping - Area of specialization - Landscape construction - Transportation/travel information - Valid driver's licence - Own vehicle - Driver's abstract - Work conditions and physical capabilities - Fast-paced setting - Work under pressure - Tight deadlines - Handling heavy loads - Physically demanding - Attention to detail - Combination of sitting, standing, walking - Standing for extended periods - Bending, crouching, kneeling - Large workload - Ability to work independently - Weight handling - Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) - Personal suitability - Client focus - Excellent oral communication - Initiative - Judgement - Team player - Flexibility - Ability to multitask - Screening questions - Are you authorized to work in Canada? - Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? - Are you willing to relocate for this position? - Do you have experience working in this field? - Employment terms options - Evening - Employment terms options - Morning - Health benefits - Dental plan - Disability benefits - Health care plan - Paramedical services coverage - Vision care benefits Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ptaca