Employer details: Northern Touch Landscapes (SF) Ltd.
Job details
Vacancies:
- 1 vacancy
Location:
- 1111 14th St W, North Vancouver, BC, V7P 1J9
Work location:
- On site, various locations in the Vancouver area
- Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Salary:
- $37.00 hourly / A minimum of 35 hours per week
Terms of employment:
- Permanent employment
- Full time
- Early morning,
- Flexible hours: During the summer we might require weekends and overtime. Schedule year around is ‘on call’ as the job is weather dependent (early morning, day, evening and nights may be required).
- Starts as soon as possible
Benefits:
- Group insurance benefits: Available after 6-months of employment.
Overview
Languages
- English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
- A minimum of 2+ years of experience
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- All weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, windy, snow)
Work setting
- Various locations
- Urban area
- Residential / Commercial
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Hire, supervise and schedule staff
- Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns
- Schedule work
- Plan and direct grounds maintenance
- Plan and estimate labour and materials
- Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls
- Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
- Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
- Hire and train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
- Perform same duties as workers supervised
- Establish work schedules and procedures
- Perform snow maintenance operations including handling snowmaking and snow removal equipment
- Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers
Supervision
- 3-4 people
- 5-10 people
Experience and specialization
Landscaping experience
- Residential projects
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
Type of related experience
- Landscape maintenance and construction
Area of specialization
- Grounds maintenance
- Landscape construction
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation: Recommended due to the various locations (west Vancouver, north Vancouver)
- Public transportation is available but depending on where you reside and where the work location is in the Vancouver area, commute could be long.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety vest
- Hard hat
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Team player
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Dependability
- Punctuality
- Organized
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply
· By email: hr@ntlsf.net
· By mail: 1111 14th St W, North Vancouver, BCV7P 1J9
What you must include in your application: