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DOL TURF RESTORATION - MULTIPLE POSITIONS
Dol Turf Restoration Ltd. is a recognized leader in the sports field & running track construction and maintenance industry.
We are actively recruiting for multiple positions in our Landscape Construction/Turf Management divisions.
Business Development Consultant (full-time):
- Sales experience in the Landscape Construction industry.
- A strong background in turf cultural practices.
- An in-depth knowledge of industry specific sales and marketing techniques.
- Results focused with strong relationship building skills with new and existing customers.
- Highly motivated with a positive attitude towards customers and colleagues.
- Knowledge of Synthetic turf applications is a strong bonus.
- 3+ years of Supervisory experience in Landscape Construction.
- Effective communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Strong Time management & leadership skills.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and heavy equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices.
- Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team.
- 2+ years of Irrigation experience required
- Ability to operate small equipment (Mini Excavator, skid steer etc.)
Skilled Labourers (April – Dec)
Float Driver (April – Dec)
These positions offer an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing company. We offer a competitive compensation. Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume to Steve at email: snaumoff@dolturf.com or fax: 905-778-1333
All resumes will be received in confidence.
The University of Guelph is committed to equity in its policies, practices, and programs, supports diversity in its teaching, learning and work environments, and ensures that applications for members of underrepresented groups are seriously considered under its employment equity policy. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our University community are encouraged to apply.
Position covered by the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1334
Gardener
Grounds Department, Physical Resources
One regular full-time position
and
One temporary full-time position for approximately 9 months (temporary absence of the regular incumbent).
Please clearly indicate in your application which opportunity you are applying for.
Hiring #:2012-0029
Applications must be received no later than March 16, 2012
Reporting to the Supervisor, Grounds Department, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and general appearance of the campus grounds within an assigned area. Specific responsibilities include: maintaining assigned area(s) in keeping with accepted University standards, including weeding; mulching; mowing grass; watering; pruning; planting, transplanting and removal of trees, shrubs and flowers; fertilizing; raking, removing and disposing of leaves; sodding and seeding; operating maintenance equipment including, mowers, rototillers, weed trimmers, and chain saws; disposing of litter; installing and maintaining stone work, flagstone and interlocking brick surfaces; assisting with snow clearing as required; providing functional guidance as needed; and other associated duties as assigned.
Requirements of the position include: a diploma in Horticultural Science; valid Pesticide Applicator license; good knowledge of gardening and landscape maintenance; experience in gardening and landscape maintenance, and in the operation of grounds maintenance equipment; and good human relations and communications skills. The successful candidate must be physically able to perform the entire range of tasks associated with this position, on a sustained basis, and in any weather conditions.
Position Number: 862-035 (regular full-time) and 862-003 (temporary full time)
0-3 month rate: $24.35 per hour
Job Rate: $25.63 per hour
To apply please visit: http://www.uoguelph.ca/hr/
HORTICULTURAL TECHNICIANS
Euro Landscaping is an Etobicoke based construction company that is always in search of hard working, career oriented people to join our team. We are currently looking for responsible, reliable, experienced, mature persons to fill our required positions we currently have available starting spring of 2012.
What we expect of all our people:
- Safe operation of equipment and tools
- Ability to commence work on time
- Work performance meeting company and client standards
- Daily tasks to be performed with safety in mind at all times
- Respecting supervisors, co-workers and clients
- Maintaining a clean and organized yard and jobsite at all times
- Ongoing commitment to learning and skill development
- Physically able to perform laborious tasks.
- Positive attitude, hard working, reliable, efficient, well mannered, presentable, creative, work well in a team environment
- Must have valid G license (A license or experience driving truck and trailer preferred) and reliable transportation
- Must wear company uniform
- Must not have a criminal record (A criminal record check will be completed)
- Able to work in inclement weather (hot & humid, windy & wet & cold) and dusty job site conditions
- Respect a smoke free workplace (no smoking in company vehicles, company equipment, on company property or customer property)
Horticultural Technician - Foreman
- To lead, motivate, and mentor team
- Often required to perform tasks that are expected of a landscape lead hand
- Must be able to read, understand and work off of landscape drawings.
- Must be skilled at operating a truck & trailer.
- Must have at least 5 years experience in the landscape industry
- Survey and assess designated projects and jobsites
- Responsible for constructing and maintaining gardens
- Plan job in an effective manner to ensure optimum job efficiency and effectiveness
- Use and operate tools and equipment used in horticulture
- Plant seeds and transplant seedlings
- Tree, shrub, and plant examination and treatment
- Care for growing plants by watering, pruning, weeding, cultivating, and removing dead or damaged leaf tissue
- Inspect, handle, and transport nursery stock
- Spread top soil and lay sod
- Plant fertilization and watering
- Prune trees, shrubs, and hedges
- General lawn and garden maintenance
- Operate power mowers, push mowers, tractors, snow blowers, electric clippers, pruning saws and other landscape maintenance equipment.
- Completion of college, vocational, or technical training
- Horticulturist Trade Certification or Lawn Gardener Trade Certification
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience
- Plant knowledge and identification, specifically trees, shrubs, and perennials
Apply to jobs@eurolandcaping.com or fax 416-604-1071
Horticultural Technician - Gardener (Lead Hand)
- Often required to complete tasks that are expected of a Landscape Labourer
- Progression to foreman positions in landscaping and horticulture is possible with additional training.
- Must have at least 1-2 years experience in the landscape industry
- Survey and assess designated projects and job sites
- Responsible for constructing and maintaining gardens
- Plan job in an effective manner to ensure optimum job efficiency and effectiveness
- Use and operate tools and equipment used in horticulture
- Plant seeds and transplant seedlings
- Tree, shrub, and plant examination and treatment
- Care for growing plants by watering, pruning, weeding, cultivating, and removing dead or damaged leaf tissue
- Inspect, handle, and transport nursery stock
- Spread top soil and lay sod
- Plant fertilization and watering
- Prune trees, shrubs, and hedges
- General lawn and garden maintenance
- Operate power mowers, push mowers, tractors, snow blowers, electric clippers, pruning saws and other landscape maintenance equipment.
- Completion of college, vocational, or technical training
- Horticulturist Trade Certification or Lawn Gardener Trade Certification
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience
- Plant knowledge and identification, specifically trees, shrubs, and perennials
Apply to jobs@eurolandcaping.com or fax 416-604-1071
ARBORIST POSITIONS
Bowmanville based Darlington Tree Service is looking for experienced climbing arborist's and arborist foremen. We have modern equipment and pride ourselves in a safe working environment. We provide tree removal, pruning and PHC in the eastern GTA. Due to increasing demand we require more human resources. This is an excellent opportunity to grow with us.
Climbing arborist
Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year work experience in arboriculture and/or training in an arborist certificate program
- Proven experience in climbing
- Experience in the safe and efficient operation with tools of the trade (chainsaws, wood chippers, rigging systems etc.)
- A valid G driver's License (AZ or DZ an asset)
- First Aid/CPR
- ISA certification an asset
- Utility arborist an asset
- 0-8 ton crane licence an asset
- Team Player
- Commitment to safety
Note: we would be willing to train the right individual.
Arborist Forman
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 year work experience in arboriculture with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Experience in the safe and efficient operation with tools of the trade (chainsaws, wood chippers, rigging systems etc.)
- Experience in training and management of 3-5 person crews
- A valid G driver's License (AZ or DZ an asset)
- First Aid/CPR
- ISA Certification a huge asset
- 0-8 ton crane licence an asset
- Team player/leader
- Ability to work in all weather conditions
- Commitment to safety
- Basic knowledge of the streets of the eastern GTA
To apply, please email resume to apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Andrew@darlingtontree.ca
905-261-1566
THE PERENNIAL GARDENER - DOWNTOWN TORONTO
The Perennial Gardener is a small, quality oriented landscape company in Downtown Toronto that has been in business for 10 years.
We are looking for a dedicated individual to assist with construction projects and soft landscaping. So if you thrive on variety and hate to do the same thing everyday, then this may be the job for you!
Lead hand/ Landscape Labourer
We work on one project, start to finish and then move on to the next. So you will be involved with every stage of the installation! We install patios, walkways, walls, fences, decks, and gardens. We also spend one day a week maintaining the gardens we've installed.
- Minimum one or two years experience with natural stone, pavers, retaining walls and landscape carpentry is preferred, but willing to train if you already have the theory
- Ability to think independently and problem solve
- Duties will also include garden installation and one day a week of garden maintenance
- NO grass cutting.
- Candidate must be skilled, strong, efficient and enthusiastic
- Valid driver's license essential
Hourly rate of $16 to $20 commensurate with experience We are located in the Gerrard and Coxwell area.
Please send resume outlining hardscape experience and salary expectations to Greg Parsons.
perennialgardener@gmail.com
or Fax - 416-591-0383
Applications without an attached resume will be ignored.
STRIVING TO BE THE BEST!
Johnston's Greenhouse is a family run business since 1945. It has been our goal to provide superior customer service and satisfaction on every job. Our employees are a key aspect or our success. Johnston's Greenhouse is a family run business that promotes a culture of learning, trust and accountability. We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our team for a long term career.
Landscape Construction Foreman
- 3+ years in landscape construction
- Able to schedule and execute all aspects of a landscape project
- The ability and confidence to lead and direct a team
- Experienced backhoe or skidsteer operator
- Experienced in all aspects of hardscaping and softscaping
- Possess a strong work ethic and be highly motivated.
- Assist in the preparation of jobsites
- Operate various tools and equipment
- Prepare and lay bricks, natural stone walkways
- Build patios, garden walls, and other decorative installations
- Installation of natural stone walls by hand and machine
- Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment required to complete landscape construction projects
- Detail orientated
- Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a daily basis
- Safety-focused and able to guide crew members on best practices.
- First-aid training or other certifications are definite assets.
- Employee Incentive Plan
- Summer and Christmas Dinner and Party
- Online employee safety training
- Career paths and career coaching
- Horticultural Apprenticeships available
- Competitive Wages
- Year round (12 month), 2000 hours or salaried positions available
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Performance based awards -
- Training and seminars,
- Staff BBQ's
- Modern and innovative equipment
- Co-op benefit package
- First aid training
- Wages negotiable
Email: info@johnstonsgreenhouse.com
Fax: 705-745-2513
In Person: 871 Crawford Drive, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J-3X1
HYDROSEEDER POSITION
LANDSOURCE ORGANIX is a growing Milton based company offering a variety of services to the landscape industry including blower truck applications and hydro seeding. This position is ideal for a person who has landscape experience but is looking for something a little different within the industry.
We are seeking a self-motivated individual to operate our hydroseeder which is a pickup truck pulled unit. A clean driving record is required with experience in trailer towing. The successful candidate must be able to work well independently and be able to adapt to different work environments.
Please submit resumes to:
info@landsourceorganix.com
You may call our office if you have specific questions regarding the position.
TOWN OF CALEDON
PARKS MAINTENANCE
REFERENCE: 0014-2012
Temporary Full-Time (Union)
PURPOSE:
The Town of Caledon Parks & Recreation Department is seeking Parks Maintenance personnel with experience in turf maintenance, shrub bed and flower bed design/maintenance. The successful candidate should have some knowledge of the maintenance and repair of small equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain equipment used for parks maintenance and carry out preventative maintenance
- Patrol Town parks and provide service when needed
- Ensure efficient and conscientious work is carried out in all parks through regular grass cutting, building servicing, litter abatement, programs etc. as prepared by the Supervisor of Parks
High School diploma or equivalent. Valid Class "D" driver's licence with "Z" endorsement in good standing.
EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE:
A minimum of three (3) years experience in the operation and light servicing of vehicles (light trucks, tractors, trailers and mowers). Knowledge and/or experience in parks maintenance and horticulture. Municipal operations experience would be an asset.
Interested persons should submit a resume and driver's abstract in confidence no later than March 2, 2012 to:
TOWN OF CALEDON
Human Resources
6311 Old Church Road
Caledon, Ontario L7C 1J6
Fax: 905-584-4542 or E-mail: hr@caledon.ca (Word document only)
We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
LANDSCAPE TECHNICIAN
Dale's Gardening has been in business for 33 years and we are expanding! We are currently looking to grow our current work force.
Are you interested in becoming the best among the best in residential garden maintenance? We are a family owned operation dealing in fine maintenance of the upscale gardens of Forest Hill, Rosedale, and The Bridal Path.
Reporting to the owner responsibilities of these positions require solid knowledge of perennial, annual and shrub identification and maintenance is prerequisite. Good communication, interpersonal and common sense problem-solving and a commitment to excellent service will be among your standard abilities.
We are looking for:
- First Aid Certificate, WHIMS training preferred as well
- Valid "G" class drivers license and clean drivers abstract
- 3-5 years' experience in residential garden maintenance
- 2 year Landscape Technician Diploma
For qualified applicants compensation will be $20.00 - $23.00 per hour and possible benefits.
Please forward resumes to:
admin@dalesgardening.ca
Fax: 905-640-3253
TREE SEEDLING NURSERY MANAGEMENT - TECHNICAL POSITION
Somerville Nurseries is a major Ontario forest bare root tree seedling nursery supplying seedling and transplants to the forest industry, conservation authorities, nurserymen, Christmas tree farms and land owners in the Southern Ontario market. The nursery is looking to add to its management and technical capabilities by adding a key staff member. The position is full time and represents a great opportunity for the successful candidate to have a rewarding career in the seedling growing business.
Responsibilities may include:
- Seed collection, treatment, and seeding.
- Organizing nursery transplanting of several million trees.
- Weed management.
- I.P.M. responsibilities
- Fertility Management.
- Irrigation.
- Harvesting organization and shipping.
- Customer relations and promotion.
- Good people and supervisory and leadership skills.
- Technical proficiency.
- Mechanical Aptitude.
- Computer, technical writing, and oral communication skills.
- Willing to relocate to the Alliston ON area.
- University degree or college diploma in horticulture, forestry, or related area of study.
- Several years experience in a related field in supervisory, technical or professional capacity.
Somerville Nurseries Inc.
5884 County Rd 13
Everett, Ontario
L0M 1J0
Attn Paul Fraser, Production Manager
Or E-Mail paulfraser@somervillenurseries.com
Fax 705-435-6259
KLOMP'S LANDSCAPING INC.
Klomp's Landscaping is a design build contractor serving residential and commercial clients throughout southwestern Ontario.
Are you looking to advance or begin your horticulture career?
Are you one of the assets we are looking for?
Can you show up for work daily with a super BIG smile? We will pay you.
Accepting applications for the following positions:
LANDSCAPE DESIGNERS/ ARCHITECT
SALES PERSONS
OFFICE MANAGER
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISORS/ FOREMANS
PROFESSIONAL HARDSCAPER
LANDSCAPE LABOUR
Interested applicants can submit their application:
MAIL: RR7 St Marys, ON N4X 1C9
FAX: 519-284-0359
E-MAIL: inquiries@klomps.ca
Questions can be addressed at (519) 284-0254
GARDENER/LANDSCAPER
Roads & Parks Maintenance Department
Job Number
RPM-20-12
Employee Group
CUPE 44
Employment Status
Full-Time Permanent
Position Overview
Reporting to the Supervisor of Parks, you will prepare, construct, and maintain horticultural, landscape, and turf elements at city parks, facilities and within the road allowance.
Responsibilities
Working independently or with a crew, you will operate a variety of tools and equipment ensuring equipment is cleaned and maintained. In addition, you will be assigned various fall / winter season work including leaf collection and snow clearing. Activity reports must be properly completed and all seasonal activities are to be carried out in a timely manner.
Requirements
The successful candidate will have a sound knowledge of landscape and horticulture practices and procedures supported by multiple years of experience. A degree/diploma in horticulture with a specialization in Flowers and Shrubs or a related field would be considered an asset. Demonstrated leadership and motivational skills are required to be successful in this position. You will also possess a valid class G driver's license with a clean driving record. Familiarity with the Ontario Traffic Control Manual would also be considered an asset.
Rate of Pay
The rate of pay for this position is $20.46 per hour - 90% of the hourly rate ($22.73). There is a six month probationary period.
How to Apply
To apply please visit www.burlington.ca/careers and click on "View Jobs". Please note, applications are only accepted on-line. If you require assistance, please contact Human Resources at 905-335-7602.
Posting Close Date
February 22, 2012
PERENNIAL PRODUCTION MANAGER
Wholesale nursery is accepting applications for the position of "Perennial Production Manager". The Perennial production department is a progressive, rapidly expanding division at our nursery. This position requires experience and dedication. Emphasis will be placed on implementing up-to-date growing methods of perennials, vines and ground covers. Qualified candidates must be results oriented, self-motivated, able to work as part of a team and possess strong management, organizational and communication skills. Excellent bonuses and benefit package commensurate with qualifications. A training period may be available. Resumes may be emailed to john@willowbrooknurseries.com or dropped of between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon on Friday or mailed in confidence with salary history to:
John Langendoen
Willowbrook Nurseries Inc.
935 Victoria Ave., R.R. #4
Fenwick, Ont., L0S 1C0
No phone calls please.
(We thank you for your application, however only those considered will be notified)
Burlington Based Landscape Company requires full time Receptionist.
Knowledge of the Landscape Industry an asset.
Includes light administration duties.
Wage based on experience.
Please fax resume to 905-690-8597 or email to letsyard@cogeco.net
FERNLEA FLOWERS
About Fernlea Flowers and Bonnie Plants:
At Fernlea Flowers, we believe that our Bonnie Drivers make all the difference. Bonnie Plants is a brand of Fernlea Flowers with one of the top market shares in the Vegetable and Herb business in Ontario.
We are looking for 10 truck drivers/merchandisers for an 11 week position that possess the following skills:
MERCHANDISING EXCELLENCE:
- Refilling of plants, benches and racks and working with customer(s) to reach stores top potential in sales.
- Ensure products are watered and maintained.
- Ensuring shelves are stocked.
- Proper route management through customer coverage that involves efficient and effective use of time, travel and resources.
- Keep log books and paperwork up to date
- Follow company procedures for processing and submitting credits
- Remain up-to-date and understand content of weekly mail package.
- Maintain appropriate data through hand-held technology or in paper form as determined by business
- Valid Driver's License with clear driver's abstract. Prefer "D" license drivers but will accept applications from commercial experienced "G" licensed drivers.
- Ability to drive 26' Straight Truck.
- Good communication, listening, customer service and presentation skills.
- Ability to remain highly organized; strong time management skills; confidence to work with limited supervision; ability to maintain productivity and efficiency
- Lift product up to and including 50 lbs.
- Work long hours during peak season - evenings and/or night-shift hours as necessary.
- Drive for long periods of time.
- Sustain repetitive movements; use handheld tools; assemble displays.
- Commission job with guaranteed weekly minimum of $1,000.00 with potential to earn on average 50% more.
Please forward a cover letter and resume including references to truckdriver@fernlea.com and put "Truck Driver" in the subject line of the email. Thank you for applying, however due to the high volume of resumes received, only those who qualify will be contacted.
ONTREE - EXPERIENCED PLANT HEALTH CARE TECHNICIAN
Ontree is currently seeking positions as a plant health care technician. Qualifications include:
- Landscape Exterminator license
- valid "G" driver's license with clean abstract
- basic knowledge of common pests found on trees
- tree identification
- basic knowledge of streets in Toronto area
- working in a well managed environment where safety is the priority
- working in a healthy and courteous environment
- access to industry conferences and seminars
- participation in Company social events
- competitive wages based on knowledge and experience
- paid holidays, group health benefits
- use of modern vehicles and equipment
- uniforms
Fax: 416-412-2101
Tel: 416-412-2100
Email: info@ontree.ca
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION HELP WANTED
Stone Mason Position
Includes:
Flagstone, natural stone walls, concrete blocks.
Must have at least 5 years experience.
Experience in leading 2-3 person crew.
Hardscape Position
Includes:
Install pavers, retaining walls/ steps, set grades, lead crew if required.
Call to set up interview.
Glenoaks Landscape Contractors Ltd.
Stouffville, Ontario
905-888-6312
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION POSITIONS
MTF Services Ltd. is a progressive landscape contractor involved in high end residential construction for over 10 years.
We have four landscape construction positions available.
Landscape Lead Hand position (1) - Industry experience 3-5 years, safety minded, eye for detail
Landscape Construction positions (3) - Industry experience of a least 2-3 years.
All potential candidates must have their own transportation that will get them back and forth to various job sites in and around the Oakville / Halton area. We offer competitive wages based on experience and qualifications.
Please contact Mark at (905) 691-6440 to arrange an interview time, or email mtfser@gmail.com
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR
Paramount Landscaping is a innovative young landscape company taking the industry by storm. Do you have what it takes to build and be an innovator. We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction, quality and innovation. We are looking for a hard-working individual to lead our construction department. This position is for a hands-on leader who has at least 5 years of experience in all aspects of hard and soft landscaping, with a minimum 3 years as a supervisor. You will need knowledge of start to finish on the completion of a construction project. Quoting could be included in your job duties. The candidate must excellent communication skills, an imagination and great customer service qualities.
This position is full-time year round 50-55 hours per week.
We offer competitive salary wages and benefits which will be based on qualifications and experience.
Landscape Construction Forepersons
- Minimum 3 years experience as a foreperson, 5+ years in landscape construction
- Able to schedule and execute all aspects of a landscape project
- The ability and confidence to lead and direct a team
- Experienced skidsteer operator
- Experienced in all aspects of hardscaping and softscaping
- Possess a strong work ethic and be highly motivated.
- Assist in the preparation of jobsites
- Operate various tools and equipment
- Prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, structural tiles or other masonry materials
- Build patios, garden walls, and other decorative installations
- Face, size, cut, and lay stones
- Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment required to complete landscape construction projects
- Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a daily basis
- Safety-focused and able to guide crew members on best practices.
- First-aid training or other certifications are definite assets.
- Completion of high school, some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training
- Must have a portfolio and 3 references from job sites you have worked on
- Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
- Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Time management skills
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications
- Must possess a valid driver's license
- Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices
- Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
- Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time
Operations Manager
Paramount Landscaping
2-4450 Corporate Drive
Burlington, On
L7L 5R3
(905) 332-2030 ext 4
www.paramountlandscaping.ca
employment@paramountlandscaping.ca
"A cut above the rest"
SMART WATERING SYSTEMS IS EXPANDING
http://www.smartwateringsystems.ca
There are currently positions open in the areas of Field Service Technicians and Water Management
Criteria:
We are looking for highly motivated individuals with a passion for water conservation. Some basic irrigation experience is required. Applicants should have their own vehicle, consider themselves to be team players, and be easily self motivated. The positions involve long working hours during busier times of the year. We provide competitive wages with opportunities to advance.
How to Apply:
Please submit a resume with cover letter to the attention of Marilyn at admin@smartwateringsystems.ca or by fax to 1-888-296-9091.
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS
The Cultivated Garden Inc.
We are an established, multiple award winning company located in Toronto. We specialize in high-end residential garden maintenance primarily within the central GTA areas of Forest Hill, Rosedale, Moore Park and Lawrence Park. We pride ourselves in having built an outstanding reputation providing our clientele with top quality expertise and the best garden care possible. In 2011 we won The John Deere National Award of Excellence for Landscape Maintenance.
Landscape Maintenance Technicians
We are looking for self-motivated people to join our team for the 2012 season. We offer excellent wages and performance bonuses and see added value in candidates with certification or diplomas.
Qualifications:
- Strong horticultural skills and a good knowledge of plant material
- Motivated and organized with an eye for detail
- Be a team player with a strong work ethic
- Be able to communicate on a professional level with clients
- Valid "G" class license with a clean driving record
- Be able to work 50-55 hours per week
Barb Rosensweig
Fax: 416-226-4189
Email: info@thecultivatedgarden.com
We do not provide lawn care.
STONE MASONRY
2 experienced Stone Masons for facing Sandstone/Limestone needed immediately.
Permanent, full time positions. Salary negotiable.
Please send resumes to hr@banasstones.com
NURSERY SALES PROFESSIONAL
At Kobes Nurseries Inc. in Bowmanville, we are committed to making a positive contribution to the environment, our employees, our suppliers and our customers each and every day. In an effort to expand our current nursery team we are seeking a qualified, dedicated and enthusiastic sales professional. This sales professional will report to the current Sales Manager and will work with the existing and potential clients of Kobes Nurseries Inc. promoting and selling nursery stock. In addition, this self motivated sales professional will work directly with the Sales and Shipping Supervisor to ensure focus is directed on achieving customer satisfaction and service excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Responds to customer inquiries regarding product selection, placement of orders, requests for prices and quotations
- Follow up on leads, referrals and quotations to clients
- Assist the Sales Manager in determining the pricing and discount rates for nursery stock
- Visit potential clients to stimulate interest in the nursery
- Maintain and develop relationships with existing customers via meetings, telephone calls and emails to gain a clear understanding of our customers businesses and their requirements to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
- Assist in the monitoring of nursery stock to assure adequate supplies on hand for customers
- Represent the nursery at trade show and trade association meetings to promote Kobes Nurseries Inc. and its products
- Monitor client preference to determine focus of sales efforts
- Assists in the development and implementation of marketing plans as needed
- Three years experience or related experience
- Background in plants/horticulture
- Must possess a valid drivers license
- Familiarity with the Microsoft Suite of Office Tools (Excel, Word, Outlook etc.)
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks with interruptions
- Self-motivated with a proven track record of working well with limited supervision
- A passion for excellence
HORTICULTURAL TECHNICIAN (LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE)/MANAGER
LANDSCAPE LEAD HAND
LANDSCAPE LABOURER
Benj Art Inc. Landscape Architects & Contractors is an established Design.Build landscape company serving Grey-Bruce & Simcoe County's. We are expanding, and are currently seeking dedicated dynamic individuals interested in joining our professional team.
Candidates should be self-motivated, showing leadership qualities, integrity, positive attitude, and have a desire to build a career in the landscape industry, and advance within our company. Preference will be given to those with previous experience and/or education in landscaping, horticulture, and landscape architecture.
Horticultural Technician (Landscape Maintenance) /Manager
The successful candidate will have 3 - 5 years experience with all aspects of landscape maintenance, as well as experience in client relations, estimating, and management. Integrity and self motivation are a must. The successful candidate should be detailedoriented, be able to handle the physical nature of the job, and also have a clean,valid Gclass license.
Landscape Lead Hand:
The successful candidate will have minimum 2 years experience in the landscape industry, and have experience in all areas of hard and soft landscapes. We are looking for a detailed-oriented individual. Roles would include taking leadership of a crew and of the project. Strong communication and organization skills are a must.
Landscape Labourer:
The successful candidates will have a good work ethic, and have a desire to grow in knowledge of the landscape industry. Experience is an asset, but not a requirement.
We offer competitive wages, dependent on experience and professional skills.
Start Date: Spring 2012.
To apply:
Please send cover letter, resume and position being applied for to: office@benjart.com
We thank all candidates for their interest in the positions within our company, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
GREEN ROOF INSTALLER
Job Description
The green roof installer is responsible for the day to day installation of green roofing materials under the direct supervision of the Foreman or other competent person. We are a union company and travel frequently to other cities across Ontario.
Responsibilities
- Follow safety programs and policies.
- Travel to jobsites throughout Ontario.
- Must have reliable transportation to job sites.
- Physical labour such as; loading and unloading materials, grading of soil and aggregates and the distribution of materials. throughout work areas.
- Clean and organize work site to maintain safe working environment.
- Direct and control traffic around work areas.
- Signal various equipment operators when maneuvering materials.
- Operate hand and power tools.
- Installation of various types of green roof systems; modular and built-up systems.
- Installation of landscape construction; walkways, concrete pavers, patios and wood decking.
- Horticultural maintenance; weeding, pruning and watering.
- MUST be willing and able to travel to site locations across Ontario.
- MUST have 2 years related experience in green roofing, landscaping or general construction.
- Physically fit.
- Professional demeanor and appearance.
- Communicate well with crew and other employees.
- Work independently and as a team player.
- Able to follow direction quickly and efficiently.
- Comfortable working in construction environments.
- Capable of operating construction equipment (stone saw, angle grinder or bobcat).
- Opportunity to work in a growing company
- Challenging, fast-paced work
For over 30 years, Flynn Canada Ltd. has enjoyed steady growth and success by providing quality contracting services and design assistance to ensure long-tem performance and customer satisfaction. As a contractor, Flynn plays a key role in blending architectural visions with practical detailing to ensure quality, functional and high-performance Roof and Wall Systems.
Flynn Canada Ltd is also extremely proud to have been awarded the title of "Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies" for eleven consecutive years.
For more information please visit us at www.flynn.ca.
Interested candidates may forward their resume to, recruitment@flynn.ca
Please indicate "TITLE" in the email subject line.
LEADING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Requires summer student with horticulture knowledge
Located in Milton, Ontario, Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association is an active leader in the promotion and advancement of the horticulture industry. We are looking for a mature and experienced summer student with a knowledge of plant material and ground maintenance to help maintain our extensive property.
The primary focus will be to prepare, plant and maintain annual and perennial beds for a project administered by the University of Guelph under their Trial Gardens program.
Qualifications include:
- A knowledge and appreciation for plants and gardening
- Willing to and enjoy working outdoors
- A self-starter, but seek out guidance when unsure of how to proceed
- Work well in a team but don't mind working alone the majority of the time
- Physically fit
- Ability to interact well with visitors to the trial garden
- A positive attitude and a willingness to learn
Experience safely operating a trimmer, chainsaw, leaf blower and other small power tools as well as a skid-steer and forklift certification are definite assets. Some heavy lifting required.
Approx. 30-40 hours per week from mid-April to end of August.
Rate: $15/hour with all qualifications.
Please send your resume and references to:
Robert Ellidge
Property Manager, Landscape Ontario
7856 Fifth Line South, RR 4
Milton, ON L9T 2X8
E-mail: rellidge@landscapeontario.com
No phone calls please. Deadline for submissions March 30, 2012.
Selected candidates will be contacted the first week of April.
GREEN ROOFS SALES POSITION
Living Architectural Contracting Inc. provides sustainable green roof solutions for commercial, residential and institutional markets. Our services include green roof design, project management and the construction of major green roofing projects in Ontario.
We are inviting individuals who have strong social and communication skills, who don't take "no" for an answer and have a passion for the green building industry, to join our small but highly professional team. The individual we're looking for must be self-motivated, detail oriented and have a pleasant and professional demeanor. Previous experience in the construction or landscaping industry within a sales environment is an asset. A second language would also be an asset.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing strong relationships with current and prospective clients, "sniffing out" green roof projects, and closing contracts.
Compensation includes a base salary, vehicle, benefits and performance based commission on a scale commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Qualified applicants please send resume to:
info@livingarc.com
HERITAGE GREEN LANDSCAPE
www.heritagegreen.ca
Heritage Green is a progressive organization that prides itself on quality, customer satisfaction and company efficiency. We are looking for self-motivated and hard-working individuals for our residential construction division. Feel free to visit our website to view our portfolio and company profile. Our pictures will offer a broader view of the type of work you will be doing at Heritage Green.
Landscape Construction Forepersons
- Minimum 4 years experience as a foreperson, 7+ years in landscape construction
- Able to schedule and execute all aspects of a high-end residential landscape project
- The ability and confidence to lead and direct a team
- Experienced skidsteer operator
- Experienced in all aspects of hardscaping and softscaping
- Extensive masonry experience an asset
- Must have valid driver's license (Class DZ an assest)
- Wages based on experience
- Benefits available
- Minimum 3 years experience in landscape construction
- Experienced skidsteer operator
- Able to assist crew leader or work independently
- Masonry experience an asset
- Must have valid driver's license (Class DZ an assest)
- Wages based on experience
- Benefits available
Please forward all resumes to our construction supervisor duane@heritagegreen.ca
BRICK AND STONE MASON
The Beach Gardener Inc.
Job Duties:
- Assist in the preparation of jobsites prior to the beginning of a project
- Operate various tools and equipment used to complete masonry job duties, including:
- Lay brick, concrete blocks, stone, and other similar materials to construct or repair arches, walkways, and other structures
- Perform stone masonry, prefabricated brickwork and masonry, foundation walls, arch work and decorative masonry
- Prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, structural tiles or other masonry materials
- Build patios, garden walls, and other decorative installations
- Face, size, cut, and lay stones
- Assemble, erect, and dismantle scaffolding, rigging, and hoisting equipment
- Assist in building and dismantling forms used for pouring concrete
- Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment required to complete landscape construction projects
- Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a daily basis
- Read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and specifications to perform work activities
- Completion of high school, some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training
- Minimum 10 years of experience with stone masonry, prefabricated brickwork and masonry, foundation walls, arch work and decorative masonry, or general masonry work
- Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
- Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Time management skills
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications
- Must possess a valid driver's license
- Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices
- Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
- Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time and carry out strenuous physical tasks
- Speak, read, and write English
- Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, and materials
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Requires good manual dexterity
- Excellent stamina is required
- Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
- Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
Please email resume to danielle@tbglandscape.com
HORTICULTURAL TECHNICIAN (Gardener)
The Beach Gardener Inc.
Job Duties:
- Survey and assess designated projects and jobsites
- Responsible for constructing and maintaining gardens
- Plan job in an effective manner to ensure optimum job efficiency and effectiveness
- Use and operate tools and equipment used in horticulture
- Plant seeds and transplant seedlings
- Tree, shrub, and plant examination and treatment
- Care for growing plants by watering, pruning, weeding, cultivating, and removing dead or damaged leaf tissue
- Inspect, handle, and transport nursery stock
- Spread top soil and lay sod
- Plant fertilization and watering
- Prune trees, shrubs, and hedges
- General lawn and garden maintenance
- Operate power mowers, push mowers, tractors, snow blowers, electric clippers, pruning saws and other landscape maintenance equipment
- Perform other manual duties to clean and maintain landscaped environments, shop + equipment and assist with landscape constructions when needed
- Completion of college, vocational, or technical training
- Horticulturist Trade Certification or Lawn Gardener Trade Certification
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience
- Plant knowledge and identification, specifically trees, shrubs, and perennials
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications
- Physically fit with strong stamina
- Basic measurement and calculation skills
- Ability to follow safe working procedures
- Excellent observation skills and a strong attention to detail
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
- Speak, read, and write English
- Must possess a valid driver's license
- Job requires ability to work with hand tools, small engine equipment, and materials
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Requires good manual dexterity
- Excellent stamina is required
- Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
- Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
Please email a resume to danielle@tbglandscape.com or fax to 905-655-6605
LANDSCAPE TECHNICIAN
The Beach Gardener Inc.
Job Duties:
- Responsible for hardscape and soft cape landscape construction
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to assist with landscape constructions
- Construct rock gardens, decks, fieldstone paths, stone garden walls, fences, ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls, retaining walls, and interlocking brick
- Plant trees, shrubs, flowers, and bulbs
- Weed, prune, and trim trees and plants
- Apply fertilizers, cut grass, and water lawns and gardens
- Cart and spread topsoil and other required materials
- Lay sod or seed; grading (soil); and tree staking
- Utilize hand tools, power tools, and other necessary equipment to complete job tasks
- Perform lawn maintenance using lawn mowers, tractor mowers, trimmers, and weed eaters
- Build scaffolds
- Perform other manual duties to clean and maintain landscaped environments , shop + equipment
- Completion of college, vocational, or technical training
- Landscape Technician Certificate
- Minimum 3-5 years' experience in the construction of rock gardens, decks, fieldstone paths, stone garden walls, fences, ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls, retaining walls, and interlocking brick
- Ability to survey and assess designated sites
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications
- Plant knowledge and identification, and experience in plant care
- Competent in the use of power tools (quick cut saws, chain saws, plate tampers, power wheel barrows, skills saws, sod cutter, sprayer or duster, rototiller, drills, etc.)
- Physically fit with strong stamina
- Basic measurement and calculation skills
- Ability to follow safe working procedures
- Excellent observation skills and a strong attention to detail
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
- Speak, read, and write English
- Must possess a valid driver's license
- Computer skills an asset
- Job requires ability to work with hand tools, small engine equipment, and materials
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Requires good manual dexterity and excellent stamina
- Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
- Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
Please email resume to danielle@tbglandscape.com
Laven Associates Limited has been providing quality landscape design and development services to both the commercial and residential landscape industry since 1962. Our knowledgeable team has created and installed many award winning designs within the GTA over these years. We are currently seeking qualified individuals to round out our landscape development team for the 2012 season, in the following areas:
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION FOREPERSON
This position is for a hands-on leader who has 5 to 7 years of experience in all aspects of hard and soft landscaping, with a minimum 3 years supervisory experience. Hard landscaping includes flag stone, natural stone walls, precast pavers, precast walls and cast-in-place concrete (broom-finish and stamped). Soft landscaping includes sodding and planting trees, shrubs, grasses and perennials using good horticultural practices. The successful candidate must possess attention to detail, excellent communication skills and a positive "customer service" attitude.
This position is full-time/seasonal, 50-55 hours per week.
We offer competitive hourly wages which will be based on qualifications and experience.
Qualifications:
Experience in leading and directing a crew of 2 to 4 people.
- Ability to read and understand landscape blueprints.
- Perform job layouts and operate survey equipment.
- Experience operating machinery and tools of the trade.
- Possess a strong work ethic and be highly motivated.
- Valid Class G driver's license with a clean record, Class D would be an asset but is not required.
- Safety-focused and able to guide crew members on best practices.
- First-aid training or other certifications are definite assets.
The successful candidate must possess attention to detail, excellent communication skills 2 to 4 years previous landscape experience, and a positive "customer service" attitude. This is a full time seasonal position (50 - 55 hours per week), and competitive wage based on experience.
Interested candidates for either of these positions, may submit their resumes online to:
apply@lavenasociates.com
Laven Associates Ltd.
140 Derry Rd.
Mississauga, On L5T 2Y5
PLANIT EARTH LANDSCAPING INC.
planit earth landscaping Inc. is an established design/build firm located in Guelph On. We have been building mid to high end residential projects since 1999. Our focus is on quality and integrity both in service and product. If you are a career minded individual looking for a challenge then we encourage you to consider applying for a position with Planit Earth Landscaping Inc in 2012.
Position - Foreperson
Criteria:
- 5 + years experience in landscape construction with 2 years minimum experience as foreperson.
- Ability to manage your crew efficiently in order to meet deadlines.
- Carry out project specifications based on drawings.
- Materials ordering
- Possess a general knowledge of the industry in order to problem solve efficiently.
- Cht or other applicable diplomas are an asset.
- Wage will depend on experience.
Thank you for considering Planit Earth as your place of employment!
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Clintar Landscape Management
Mississauga/Milton
SUMMARY:
Provides quality and timely service of the company's work requirements for the customers through the recruiting, selection, training, and supervision of field staff, and to contribute to the planning and execution of the service centre's sales effort to acquire new customers and up selling existing customers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Recruits, interview, and selects the personnel needed to efficiently staff the service function.
- Plans and conducts on-going training for field service personnel in customer service skills, technical and safety policies and procedures
- Ensures diplomacy concerning customer service related concerns.
- Monitors and executes facility and yard organization and maintenance.
- Determines work procedures, prepares daily work schedules, and expedites work flow.
- Issues written and oral instructions.
- Ensures appropriate scheduling and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
- Maintains Daily Trip Report files.
- Ensures the appropriate number of new employees in the field service function become certified as required by company policy/provincial law. Also ensures current pesticide licensing is maintained by designated employees as required.
- Assists Franchise Owner / General Manager in developing annual budget.
- Assigns and monitors duties to field service personnel for maximum efficiency.
- Examine work for exactness, completeness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
- Monitors and ensures the efficient use of materials and equipment by field employees.
- Maintains morale among field personnel and actively promotes teamwork.
- Prepares composite labour reports from individual reports of subordinates for job costing.
- Evaluates quality of service provided to customers and develops procedures to minimize customer complaints.
- Evaluates performance, makes salary recommendations and administers disciplinary actions consistent with company policy.
- Works with other managers to identity ways to ensure a desirable customer retention level.
Directly supervises up to twenty full-time field employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
A degree I diploma from university, college or horticultural school or equivalent, five years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, specialists, customers, and the general public.
Please email/fax your resume to be considered for this position.
Luca Farneti, CHT
General Manager
Clintar Landscape Management
3560 Wolfedale Road
Mississauga, ON L5C 2V6
905-566-5003 (fax)
luca@clintar.com
EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
DenBok Landscaping & Design Ltd. Is an established design/build landscaping company specializing in high-end residential work in the GTA. We are currently looking for educated/qualified people who have a passion for landscaping and who take pride in the work they do. Only those who have the desire to work hard and further their knowledge of the landscape field need apply.
Currently the Burlington based company is hiring.
Construction Division
Landscape Construction Forepersons
- Minimum 7 years of landscape experience with 3 years experience as a Forman
- Ability to interpret/execute drawings and grading plans
- Exceptional problem solving skills
- Ability to manage and lead a team
- Experience in all aspects of hardscaping / softscaping, grading and water management
- Year round employment
- Must have valid driver's license (Class D an assest)
- Wages based on experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of landscaping experience
- Individual must be self motivated and have the ability to take and follow through with direction
- Experience in hardscaping / softscaping.
- Must be a team player
- Must have valid driver's license
Landscape Maintenance Forepersons
- Minimum 5 years of landscape experience with 1 year experience as a Forman
- Ability to manage and lead a team
- Experience in all aspects of property maintenance
- Must have valid driver's license
- Year round employment
- Wages based on experience
- Experience in property maintenance
- Must have valid driver's license
- Wages based on experience
Green Thumb Landscaping Limited is celebrating 41 years of specializing in high end residential maintenance and landscaping. Our yard and office is located in Burlington and we service the GTA. We also provide year round commercial maintenance.
Position: Landscape and Commercial Sales and Management
To be successful at this position you must be self-motivated, have experience in leading and a strong work ethic.
Key Duties:
- Oversee and supervise grounds maintenance crews year round
- Sales of landscape projects, Commercial Year round, Snow and Tenders
- Create work schedules
- All aspects of hiring (ads, resumes, interviews, offers and documentation)
- Key management member of the joint health and safety committee and all related WSIB
- Purchasing of materials
- Follow company procedures and policies set out by management
- Ability to work to reach company goals and deadlines
- Snow related duties including plowing and dispatch in the winter
- Strong people skills and human resource knowledgement
- Ability to make decisions, plan ahead to meet goals and deadlines of both the company and clients.
- Strong horticultural knowledge
- Minimum 10 years in horticultural industry and 3plus years management and sales experience.
- Long hours and Saturdays during peak season
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Computer competent in Work, Excel and Outlook.
- Experience operating machinery and tools of trade
- Ability to read and understand landscape plans an asset
- Valid G Drivers license with clean abstract
- CHT, CLP or other horticultural designations an asset
Apply to kate@greenthumb.ca
LANDCARE is an established, award winning landscaping company providing commercial and residential maintenance services, design, construction and snow removal to our clients in Toronto for over twenty years. We are located near Dundas West and Bloor. Landcare boasts a friendly environment with hard working professional people dedicated to delivering quality service and workmanship.
Our business is growing! We are looking for dependable, self-motivated individuals to join our team.
Job Title: Enhancement and Planting Crew Member
Qualifications:
- Good horticultural skills
- Good plant knowledge
- Experience with planting and other landscaping activities
- Proven ability to take direction
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Capable of physical labour
- Clean Class G with driver's abstract required
- Landscape diploma or certification is an asset
- Experience driving in Toronto is an asset
- Experience with snow removal is an asset
Rate of Pay: $14.00 to $16.00 per hour - dependent on experience
Please forward resume to:
landcare@landcare.ca
or Fax: (416) 538-8725
See our Employment Board at www.landcare.ca/employment for other opportunities available at Landcare.
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Geoscape Contracting, a large landscape construction company based in Markham, is looking for an office administrator to work directly with upper management.
- 50 hour weeks during Spring, Summer and Fall months
- Flex hours in the winter with at least 4 weeks vacation
- Health and Dental Benefits included
- Wage negotiable based on experience (especially in the horticultural industry) [$18-22/hr]
- Responsible, positive, motivated, and innovative individual
- 5 years minimum experience in the landscape or construction industry
- College diploma in the landscape/ horticultural field would be an asset
- Must be proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, and email
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- General knowledge of plant material is an asset
- Practical knowledge of construction would be an asset
- Valid driver's license and vehicle
- Must be able to learn quickly and be willing to adapt to our company's standards
- This is a long term, full time position
- Assisting with creating and scheduling work orders for the crews on site
- Ordering plant and bulk materials for our yard inventory and for job sites as required
- Maintaining an accurate inventory of all the material in the yard
- General office duties (ex: coordinating underground locates for all jobsites)
- Keeping track of the maintenance on completed job sites, including watering and weed control
- Performing manual take offs from drawings as required
- Acquiring quotes from sub-trades based on tender specifications, as required
- Maintaining our social media news feeds and website photos, on a monthly basis
Visit our website www.geoscapecontracting.com for more information about our company.
GARDEN MAINTENANCE ENTRY LEVEL-FOREPERSON
Excellent opportunity for an individual possessing a strong horticultural background to work with a well established residential garden maintenance firm located along the shores of Georgian Bay, servicing the Collingwood area and beyond. We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual with the following traits to join our team in the maintenance division:
- Diploma or certificate in horticulture or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- High level of horticulture skills and ability
- Ability to identify insects, diseases and weeds
- Strong knowledge of trees, shrubs and perennials
- Valid "G" driver's license with a clean abstract
- Strong work ethic and highly motivated
- The ability to physically participate and meet the demands of day to day maintenance
- Keen eye for detail
- Have some experience operating lawn equipment but not essential
- Safety focused and the ability to be responsible to lead, instruct and co-ordinate crew
- Organized
Please forward your resume to: denise@thelandmarkgroup.ca
Attention: Denise Lowe
Fax: 519-599-3991
Mail:
The Landmark Group
PO Box 236
Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0
We thank you for your interest in our company. Only those who meet the criteria and are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Juergen Partridge has been in the residential landscape design build business for 35 years. We are in need of 5 individuals to round out the company crews.
2 graduate students from an accredited landscape program
2 experienced landscapers having had at least 2- 3 years in the industry
1 labourer with a good knowledge of carpentry tools to assist in the carpentry division.
All potential candidates must have their own transportation that will get them back and forth to the job daily. Crews go directly to job locations and not to our yard space.
All candidates must either have or being willing to acquire a first aid certificate prior to starting with us.
Please phone Lucy from our office to send a resume and arrange an interview time.
800 341-6656
ESTIMATOR - FULL TIME PERMANENT
EXEL Contracting Inc., established in 1989 specializes in commercial landscape construction, grounds maintenance and snow removal in Ottawa, western Quebec and throughout eastern Ontario. Our repeat cliental includes the ICI and public sectors together with some high end residential. EXEL Contracting is a growing company and our financial strength, bonding capacity and commitment to quality has earned the company a reputation as an industry leader.
If you desire to become a part of an award winning team and grow; this opportunity is perfect for a talented, professional with a dynamic personality, proven organizational skills, detail oriented, and has great communication skills. EXEL offers excellent wages and benefits together with a great working environment.
Responsibilities shall include but not limited to:
- Daily Ottawa Construction Association and Merx website checks
- Understand and analyze construction drawings and specifications.
- Provide detailed digital quantity take-offs and estimates.
- Prepare cost of materials and sub-contractor quotes
- Prepare, organize, file and track quotes
- Bilingual, strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Training/background in site construction and/or landscape construction
- Knowledge of computers with strong proficiency in Excel and basics of Word
- Class G drivers license and with own transportation
- The ability to work as a team member as well as on your own
Please send a resume and cover letter including salary expectations to the attention of Shawn Ashby by fax to 613-831-2794 or e-mail to shawn@exelcontracting.ca
Our well established Durham Region based landscaping business is growing and we require a...
Landscape Foreman
Full Time Year Round Employment.
At Birk's we understand that good people are the key to our success. We are looking for a skilled, experienced Landscape Construction Foreman to join us now as we plan for the future.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Minimum 10 years landscaping experience
5 or more years experience as a foreman
Exceptional Problem Solving skills
Strong team supervision skills
Excellent customer relation skills
And a thorough understanding of precast products, natural stone, and planting materials
We offer an excellent compensation package and a positive working environment.
If you would like to join a successful organization where you will be valued as a part of the team, please forward your complete resume to employment@birkslandscaping.com, or fax to (888) 733-1133.
STRYBOS BARRON KING LTD.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Contract Administrator
Strybos Barron King Ltd. is an award winning Mississauga based Landscape Architecture firm offering full services in Landscape Architecture, Arboricultural Consulting and Contract Administration to the private and public sector in Southern Ontario. Projects include residential communities, high-rise and low-rise condominium developments, industrial and commercial developments, parkland and recreational facilities, restoration/naturalization.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with various landscape contractors for a wide variety of projects to ensure the successful completion of landscape works.
- Prepare tender and contract documents including detailed specifications.
- Contract administration, construction review and deficiency reporting.
- Meet with key personnel, such as owners, project managers and contractors to assist in the implementation of landscape plans.
- Liaise between client, municipality and other reviewing agencies to obtain. approvals and facilitate security reductions.
- Degree in Landscape Architecture or Technology diploma in related field.
- A minimum 4 years of experience in construction review or supervision with a landscape architectural or landscape contracting firm.
- The applicant must be well versed in all aspects of hard and soft landscape construction.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Understanding of the construction lien act and CCDC documents.
Reply with resume and references to:
Alistair Johnston
Partner, Contracts Manager
email: ajohnston@strybos.com
Strybos Barron King Ltd
5770 Hurontario Street, Suite 320
Mississauga, ON
L5R 3G5
Phone: (416) 695-4949 Ext. 234
Fax: (905) 712-3101
CREATING A GREENER GTA®
Geoscape Contracting is a leader in the green industry specializing in landscape construction for many commercial and residential developers around the GTA. We plant over 70,000 shrubs and 10,000 caliper trees annually. We build parks, streetscapes, storm water management ponds, low flow channels, landscape buffers and much more.
Having both a positive attitude and a strong work ethic are essential traits for a career at Geoscape. Our employees are our most important asset; we offer competitive wages as well as comprehensive company benefits and annual performance bonuses. Check out our website for more information: www.geoscapecontracting.com. We are now accepting resumes for the following positions:
Labourers
- At least 3 years experience in an outdoor labour environment
- Physically fit to work long hours in extreme temperatures doing very demanding work
- Desire to learn and grow with the company
- Ability to self-motivate and contribute in a team atmosphere
- A valid G license and your own transportation is required
- You will be planting trees and shrubs, laying sod, grading, mulching, watering, etc.
- Minimum 5 years experience in landscape construction
- Experience in concrete forming, pathway and park construction, armourstone retaining wall construction and interlocking are all assets
- Able to manage and lead a small crew and work efficiently
- Attention to detail and keeping daily progress records are required
- Horticultural knowledge is preferred
- Experience in the operation of loaders, mini-excavators and tractors is an asset
- Class DZ driver's license is a minimum requirement with a clean abstract, AZ preferred
- Safe and responsible driving habits and keeping up with daily MTO requirements
- Ability to schedule and manage efficient routes to ensure all needs are met
- Ability to lift up to 60lbs is required, at least 50% of the job requires labour work
- Self-motivation and self-discipline are essential to proficiency in this role
- Experience in the operation of loaders, mini-excavators and tractors is an asset
HELMUTZ LANDSCAPE & INTERLOCK
An established industry leading Landscape Contractor has an opening for:
LANDSCAPE ESTIMATOR-PROJECT MANAGER
Highly motivated results driven individual.
Min. 5 yrs commercial estimating and selling experience.
College Diploma with C.E.T. preferred.
Landscape Design with Dynascape an asset.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Opportunity for advancement.
Excellent wages & benefits.
helmut@helmutz.com
Application info on www.helmutz.com
SALES PROFESSIONAL
Peel Landscape Depot is actively looking for an experienced Sales Professional for our Georgetown location.
Owners of Peel Landscape Depot have been in the landscape construction and maintenance business for a combined 38 plus years. We successfully operated a retail garden centre from our Milton location for 10 years and have expanded our business into the Georgetown area, specializing in construction and masonry supplies.
Duties:
Assist sales team with sales calls, quotations, tenders.
Follow up with quotations, clients, sales leads and referrals.
Input orders and assist shipping with delivery dates and schedules.
Represent Peel Landscape Depot at trade show and other related events.
Visit/call potential and existing clients.
Account collection.
Minimum 40 hours per week average requirement.
Qualifications:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organization skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Self-motivated.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).
Able to read and decipher blueprints.
Team player with initiative.
Salary - based on qualifications + Commission structure based on sales.
Full time or part time seasonal.
Apply to:
Send resume to peelextmaint@rogers.com or fax to the attention of Rick Fallis at 905-873-8415.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
NEIL PIKE LIMITED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS & CONTRACTORS
Neil Pike Ltd. Is an award winning landscape architectural design and construction company located in Richmond Hill, just minutes from Hwy. 404. We have specialized in upscale residential design and construction for over 40 years.
We are looking for Landscape Stonemasons, General Labourers and Planting Crew.
Requirements:
- Install precast pavers, precast flagstone and natural flagstone for patios, walkways, driveways and pool coping.
- Install precast and natural stone wall systems for retaining walls, seat walls, garden walls, and stone pillars.
- Practical knowledge of construction.
- Plant material knowledge.
- 5 yrs. Minimum experience.
- Valid driver's license and vehicle.
- Bobcat operator, first aid training and other certifications are a definite asset.
- References.
Attn: Anna Londero
anna@neilpike.ca
FULL-TIME SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Maple Leaf Nurseries is looking to hire a full-time sales representative to work with our existing customers, and to expand our customer base.
You will be joining our sales team and working from our head office, located in the heart of beautiful Niagara region - Vineland, ON.
Maple Leaf Nurseries is a wholesale nursery, growing nursery stock and perennials primarily for the independent garden centre trade.
Sales experience is essential for this position, with previous experience within the perennial and nursery industry preferred. The ideal candidate will be professional, passionate and knowledgeable about plants, competitive, well organized and self-motivated.
We are looking for a solid team player to join us for a rewarding horticultural career.
Remuneration and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications.
Please send resume to:
Ted Sikkema
ted@mapleleafnurseries.com
Fax: (905) 562-5610
MAINTENANCE FOREMAN
Nature's Own Landscape & Design is a landscape construction company. Last year we started with a maintenance crew, and are looking to develop it into a full time position. We are located in Fenwick, Ontario, and do most of our work in the Niagara Region. We are looking for a maintenance foreman to lead a crew of 1-2 people for 2-3 days a week, and the rest of the time will work doing plantings, landscape construction, etc. For the time being job would be from April-December, with the potential of eventually becoming a full-time position.
Your duties would include:
Vehicle circle checks.
Towing a trailer.
Cutting lawns.
Spring and fall clean-ups.
General pruning through out summer.
Potential option for snow removal in the winter months.
Requirements:
Landscape technician not a requirement but recommended.
Have a high level of horticultural knowledge (proper pruning techniques, lawn cutting, and knowledge of different plants).
Minimum of three years experience in working in landscape maintenance.
A clean driving record with a valid driving licence.
Be able to work with and supervise 1-2 people.
Strong attention to detail.
Please forward resumes to:
Email: naturesownidea@gmail.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Coivic Contracting Limited is a well established landscape construction company working mainly on high end residential projects. We are presently looking for new team members to fill the following positions.
Landscape Maintenance Supervisor / Planting Coordinator:
- Experience in high end residential maintenance / gardening
- High level of horticultural knowledge
- Experience in seasonal display plantings
- Ability to communicate with clients and follow through with requests from initial consultation to implementation
- Able to supervise and participate in daily maintenance
- Able to operate all types of maintenance equipment
- Drivers license with a clean abstract
- The ideal candidate would be computer literate and be able to assist in the monthly billing
- Extensive knowledge of plant material and plant material selection
- Wage : To be determined based on experience
- Experience in working with all types of natural stone
- Experience in both horizontal and vertical stone applications
- Experience in block laying for foundations
- Experience in forming and pouring concrete bases for stone and block work
- High level of attention to detail is required
- Must have a minimum 5 years experience and be able to produce a portfolio of work for review
- Wage : To be determined based on experience
- Minimum DZ license with a clean abstract
- AZ license would be preferred
- Having experience in the Landscape industry is preferred
- Able to operate various types of machinery from skid-steers, excavators, loaders etc.
- Knowledge of operating a screener for the production of top soil and triple mix would be an asset
- The ideal candidate would not only be a drive but willing to participate in onsite construction of our projects when needed
- Wage : To be determined based on experience
- Minimum 5 years Landscape Construction experience
- Experience in concrete forming for slabs and foundations
- Able to supervise a small crew and work efficiently on complex Landscape construction projects
- Attention to detail is required
- Experience in all aspects of Landscape Construction
- Horticultural knowledge is preferred
- Eager to broaden their knowledge and work on some of the most prestigious Landscape Construction projects in the GTA
- Experience in the operation of all types of Landscape construction equipment
- Wage : To be determined based on experience
- Minimum 2 years of Landscape Construction experience
- Able to follow direction and eager to broaden their knowledge in the Landscape industry
- Positive attitude is a must
- Wage : To be determined based on experience
Attention: Mr. George Coito
Email: gcoito@coivic.com
Fax: 905-878-9101
Web: www.coivic.com
PARKLANE NURSERIES LTD.
Are you passionate about landscaping, do you love to work with a team in a productive and inspiring atmosphere.
Parklane is a full service landscape design and construction company specializing in residential projects and with an environmental focus. Our work is primarily in the GTA. and our crews report the sites.
We are currently seeking energetic, enthusiastic and generally awesome individuals for the following roles.
Job title: Landscape Foreperson
- 3 to 5 years experience
- Able to lead and motivate a team
- Some plant knowledge
- Valid drivers license with clean abstract
- 2 to 5 years experience
- Polite and professional with clients
- Passionate about plants
- Able to work independently and with a team.
- Valid drivers license with clean abstract
- Self motivated
- Willingness / eagerness to learn
- Able to work with a team
- A passion for landscaping
- Valid drivers license with clean abstract.
Fax: 705-426-4303
Email: cassie@parklane.on.ca
www.parklane.on.ca
COME AND ENJOY SUMMER 2012 IN BEAUTIFUL MUSKOKA!
Rockscape Design operates out of Bracebridge and services all of Muskoka and Georgian Bay.
We specialize in landscape design, hardscape and softscape.
We are looking to fill the following positions:
Hardscape Crew Leader
Experienced Hardscape Laborers
Softscape Crew Leader
Experienced Softscape Laborers
Applicants are required to:
-Have a minimum of 3 years experience
-Work well in a team environment
-Be self-motivated and have strong work ethic
Please forward your resumes to:
Email: info@rockscapedesign.ca
Fax: 705 645 4466
Thank you for your interest in working at Rockscape Design.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Jameson Pool & Spa has been dedicated to clients enjoying their outdoor spaces since 1994. We design, build and restore pools and surrounding yards into beautiful entertainment areas. Our strengths are not limited to the pool but also everything that goes around the pool to enhance our customers enjoyment and use.
Jameson Pool & Spa is a seasonal business (approx. April to October), however, some of our positions are that of full time, year round. We are currently hiring for the following positions:
- Assistant Manager, Retail Division (Full Time)
- Project Coordinator, Construction (Full Time)
- Service Technicians (Seasonal)
- Service Technician Assistants (Seasonal)
- New Pool Installer (Seasonal)
- New Pool Installer (Seasonal) - Bobcat/Excavator Operator
PROJECT MANAGER
Oakridge Group Inc. has been in the landscape industry since 1992. We continue to experience great growth through strong staffing and a fantastic volume of return clients. Oakridge Group Inc. is widely known for our excellence in serving the residential, commercial and infrastructure market. Oakridge Group Inc. has also been recognized through numerous Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence, Urban Awards and numerous articles in local news papers and industry magazines.
If you desire to become a part of an award winning team and grow; this opportunity is perfect for a talented, professional with a dynamic personality, proven managerial skills, detail oriented, and has great communication skills. You may access our Company website at oakridgelandscape.com
Qualifications:
- Ability to estimate and job cost
- Experience in training and directing staff
- Experience in managing multiple crews and functions
- Ability to read blueprints
- Experience in site and landscape construction
- Excellent horticultural skills
- Extensive hardscape and softscape knowledge
- Excellent knowledge of lawn care practices
- Strong communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Experience with Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Minimum 5 years experience with landscape
- Minimum 3 years in a landscape managerial role
- Clean Class G with driver's abstract Education background preferred but not necessary would be:
- Diploma or Certificate ( in horticulture or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Accreditations in horticulture, landscape construction and general construction
herman@oakridgelandscape.com
or fax to 905.692.9294
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION CREW LEADER
LANDCARE is an established, award winning landscaping company providing commercial and residential maintenance services, design, construction and snow removal to our clients in Toronto for twenty years. We are located near Dundas West and Bloor. Landcare boasts a friendly environment with hard working professional people dedicated to delivering quality service and workmanship. We offer year round employment, landscaping in the summer and snow plowing in the winter.
We are currently looking for a Landscape Construction Crew Leader for our Interlock Construction Crew.
Job Category: Landscape Construction
Job Title: Landscape Construction Crew Leader - Interlock Specialty
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of landscaping experience
- Minimum 3 years of interlocking experience including walkways, driveways, patios, walls and permeable paving
- Minimum 2 years of experience leading crew members
- Well rounded skill base: planting, basic wood work & odd jobs
- Experience with landscape layout and site preparation required
- Capable of physical labour
- Strong attention to detail
- Organized, self-motivated, dependable
- Clean Class G with driver's abstract is required
- Experience in snowplowing is an asset
Rate of Pay: To be negotiated - dependent on experience.
Please forward resume to:
landcare@landcare.ca
or Fax: (416) 538-8725
For more information, please call Lana at 416-410-0320 ext. 2
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER
LANDCARE is an established, award winning landscaping company providing commercial and residential maintenance services, design, construction and snow removal to our clients in Toronto for over twenty years. We are located near Dundas West and Bloor. Landcare boasts a friendly environment with hard working professional people dedicated to delivering quality service and workmanship.
We are currently looking for a self-motivated, organized, detail oriented individual to join our Design Group.
Job Category: Design
Job Title: Landscape Designer
Job Duties:
- Take accurate site measurements
- Draw base plans from site measurements or surveys
- Complete small to medium sized designs
- Create quantity take-offs and estimates from designs
- Coordinate plant deliveries from multiple vendors for multiple clients
- Complete other assigned tasks in a timely fashion
- Minimum 2 years of landscape design experience
- Strong DynaSCAPE skills
- Excellent plant knowledge
- Knowledge of construction techniques for wood, stone and interlock
- Experience taking site measurements
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Good Communication skills
- Diploma or degree an asset
- Clean Class G with driver's abstract is required
Rate of Pay: To be negotiated - dependent on experience.
Please forward resume to:
landcare@landcare.ca
or Fax: (416) 538-8725
For more information, please call Lana at 416-410-0320 ext. 2
IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN
Experienced irrigation technician required for the 2012 season. Excellent compensation for a person with good skills and an interest in applying the latest technologies. Join a group of professionals and become part of a great team at Angus Inground Sprinkler company. Fax resume to 905 544-1723
Or email g.vandenberg@angusirrigation.org
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Experienced irrigation personnel are invited to apply for the position of operations manager. Candidates must have:
- Computer skills including M/S Office, Excel and Outlook
- Excellent organizational, leadership, written and verbal communication skills.
- Possess a scheduling and administrative background.
- Manage and schedule crews for completion of jobs and ensure customer satisfaction.
Or email g.vandenberg@angusirrigation.org
GARDEN MAINTENANCE FOREPERSON
Established residential garden maintenance firm located in Toronto, servicing Rosedale, Forest Hill and Lawrence Park communities, has a full time crew leader position.
The following traits are required:
1. Minimum 5 years gardening experience.
2. Self motivated.
3. Able to lead others.
4. Organized.
5. Valid driver's license with clean abstract.
The successful candidate will earn between $20 - $25 per hour plus bonus.
Please send resume to davidreeder@mrlandscape.ca
GLEN ECHO NURSERIES
Glen Echo Nurseries is a family owned and operated business located in Caledon Hills just north of Brampton. We are a Retail Nursery/Garden Centre and also a design office with several construction crews.
We are currently looking for the following:
Designer/Nursery Sales Person
- Minimum 2-5 years experience in horticulture retail sales.
- Working knowledge of hardy ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and perennials.
- Outgoing and friendly personality.
- Must be available on some evenings and weekends.
- Must be able to promote and participate in a team environment.
- Minimum 2-5 years' experience working with natural stone and interlock pavers.
- Must be able to work well within a team environment and be a team leader for your crew.
- Must be able to read plan drawings.
- DZ licence.
- Crane and forklift training.
- Some plant material knowledge.
Valerie or Alex
E-mail: valerie@glenecho.com or landscape@glenecho.com
Fax: 905-584-9751
JOIN OUR TEAM
Landscape Maintenance Alternate Lead Position
Full-time placements with benefits.
Previous experience required.
Landscape Maintenance - Entry Level
Apprenticeship training which can lead to full-time positions.
We fully support and promote further education/training through Landscape Ontario.
Full job descriptions at www.grievehome.com
Contact Info:
Grieve Home Maintenance
Burlington, ON
Phone: (905) 336-0088
Fax: (905) 336-6344
E-mail: office@grievehome.com
FULL TIME ASSISTANT MANAGER
Oakridge Garden Centre is now hiring a full time assistant manager. This is your opportunity to become a key member in a growing company that puts a large emphases on both customer and employee satisfaction. This is a growing company with plans to open new locations in the near future.
Candidates must meet the following criteria in order to be considered:
- Minimum of 5 years garden centre retail experience
- College, vocational or technical training
- Computer knowledge (excel, word, etc)
- Horticultural knowledge
- Hardscape knowledge
- Chemical and fertilizer knowledge
- Excellent reading, writing and math skills
- Coordinating, supervising and training sales staff
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills serving our customers and suppliers
- Strong business conceptual skills, program planning and execution
- Customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction
MILLER COMPOSTING
Manager - Bloomington Compost Facility
Bloomington Compost Facility - 1351 Bloomington Road, Richmond Hill
Responsibilities:
As the Manager of the Bloomington Compost Facility you will be responsible for the overall operation of Miller's Bloomington Compost site including:
- The receipt and processing of materials,
- Complying with Ministry of Labour and Ministry of the Environment legislation
- Tracking and reporting on key operating variables including productivity, efficiency and unscheduled equipment downtime.
- Working closely with the equipment maintenance team to ensure that equipment is properly maintained and available when needed
- Preparing budgets and tracking and measuring financial performance to budget
- Overseeing personnel issues, such as hiring and training, managing the operating staff and imposing disciplinary measures when required, according to Miller Group policies
- Implementing growth plans as well as managing contract compliance and customer relationships
- Striving for continuous improvement to the overall performance of the site
This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced manager to be part of a dynamic growing team within Miller's Ontario Compost division. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing a business unit in the compost industry or in a similar operation. You will have a demonstrated ability to manage people effectively to enhance performance and create a strong, disciplined, operating team. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, superior organization skills, an entrepreneurial spirit and a demonstrated ability to get results. A working knowledge of composting, landscaping, soil blending and/or aggregate markets would be a definite asset. Proficiency in Excel and Word applications is a prerequisite.
Interested candidates are requested to apply to David Freemantle, Human Resources Manager at:
8050 Woodbine Ave.
Markham, ON L3R 2N8
Phone: (905) 475-6397, ext. 5240
Fax: (905) 475-6396
david.freemantle@millergroup.ca
PLANT HEALTH CARE COORDINATOR
Full time position
Arborvalley Urban Forestry Co Inc is a Newmarket based company committed to tree health care. We have been and are currently using methods that are not only researched in the industry by leading scientists and arborists worldwide, but are also personally proven by methods that have been time tested. Our company has a wide recognition for the quality of work in all facets of tree care. We are a small company, and pride ourselves on customer satisfaction.
We are currently looking for a well-organized and knowledgeable individual to look after our Plant Health Care division and ArborCheck™ program. We are looking for someone who is able to work in a supervisory position and has good interpersonal skills.
Qualifications:
- Forestry exterminators license and landscape exterminators license a must
- ISA certified preferred
- Clean driving record
- At least 3 years working experience as a plant health care technician
- Knowledge of tree/shrub pests and disease
- Tree and shrub identification skills
- Works well alone as well as in a team environment
- Diagnosis of tree and shrub problems
- Prescription of treatments
- Application of treatments
- Customer relations and sales
- Site visits and on site meetings with clients
- Training and supervising technicians
- Small tree and shrub removal
Wages will be discussed with successful applicants and are dependent on experience.
Please forward a cover letter and resume or any questions to Ruurd van de Ven at info@arborvalley.ca or call the office at (905) 773-7912.
GARDEN GROVE LANDSCAPING
Garden Grove is an established and progressive full service landscape company located in Waterdown. If you enjoy the creative challenges of landscaping and are interested in joining a team of dedicated award winning professionals, please contact us.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES - FULL TIME, YEAR ROUND PAY COMMENSURATE WITH SKILL & ABILITY
CONSTRUCTION DIVISION
- CONSTRUCTION CREWLEADER
- Responsible to lead, oversee & co-ordinate all aspects of the installation
- Responsible for installing a variety of high profile creative designs
- Working with all aspects of natural stone, concrete walls and pavers
- Responsible for directing a crew of 2-4 people
- Ensure the delivery of excellent quality results while maintaining budgeted productivity
- A minimum of 3 years experience is preferred with a demonstrated ability for high quality timely installation
- CREW MEMBER
- Working knowledge of landscape construction
- Ability to take direction and follow through with instructions
- Work well in a team setting
- CREW LEADER
- High level of horticultural skill and ability
- Responsible to lead, instruct & co-ordinate a crew of 3 - 6 people
- Responsible to ensure the delivery of excellent quality customer service while maintaining budgeted productivity
- Proficient with turf and lawn care equipment
- Ability to identify insects, diseases and weeds to recommend effective remedies
- Strong knowledge of trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals
- Working knowledge of all aspects of landscape maintenance
- Comfortable taking direction and instructions
- Work well in a team setting
- Working knowledge of irrigation systems
- Work well in a team or individually
- Driven to maintain excellent customer service
Garden Grove is interested in working with employees wanting to obtain a landscaping degree or working through the apprenticeship program.
Send your resume or contact:
Attention: Nancy Dove
Fax: 905 690-8562
Office: 905 690-8000
email: nancy@gardengrovelandscaping.com / www.gardengrovelandscaping.com
ENTRY LEVEL ESTIMATOR
Aldershot Landscape Contractors LP is a large firm specializing in landscape construction, site development, and construction management. Our team of professionals are involved with pre-construction budgeting, project tendering, and post construction services. Our cliental includes the commercial, industrial, residential and public sectors. ALC has been in business for over fifty years, our financial strength, bonding capacity and commitment to quality has earned the company a reputation as industry leaders.
Responsibilities shall include:
- Review of drawings and specification.
- Provide detailed quantity take-offs for large scale projects.
- Assist in tender closings
- Prepare cost of materials and sub-contractor quotes
- Assist in project coordination and close-out
- Understand and analyze construction drawings and details
- Training/background in site construction and landscape Construction
- Knowledge of computers with strong proficiency in Excel, Word and Jonas
- The ability to work as a team member as well as on your own
Eco Landscape Design is looking for someone to be a part of our team. Our vision is based on Engaging Society, Imagining Environments & Building a Future.
Based in the Niagara Region servicing the Golden Horseshoe. We specialize in Design, Consultation, Planting and Lighting.
We strive to:
Be remarkable
Be generous
Create art
Make judgment calls
Connect people and ideas
Do more with less
Create fun and a little weirdness
Pursue growth and learning
Build a positive team and family spirit
Be passionate and determined
Be humble
If that sounds like something you want to help grow
we have no choice but to reward you.
PLEASE CONTACT US WITH:
1) Resume
2) Something that inspires you with description (100 word max.)
3) Describe what you have done to overcome an obstacle.
JOB OPPORTUNITY
ISAO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION
ISA Ontario is seeking an Executive Director to promote and market the chapter to increase membership and the profile of arboriculture. This is a part time contract position. A Tender for Bid is available through the ISAO head office or available on the ISA Ontario website. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. The closing date is February 29, 2012.
416-493-7022 or info@isaontario.com
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION FOREPERSON
This position is for a hands-on leader who has 3 to 5 years of experience in all aspects of hard and soft landscaping. Hard landscaping includes flag stone, natural stone walls, precast pavers, precast walls and cast-in-place concrete (broom-finish and stamped). Soft landscaping includes sodding and planting trees, shrubs, grasses and perennials using good horticultural practices.
The successful candidate must possess attention to detail, excellent communication skills and a positive "customer service" attitude.
This position is full-time/seasonal, 50-55 hours per week, plus Saturdays during peak season.
We offer competitive hourly wages which will be based on qualifications and experience.
Qualifications:
- Experience in leading and directing a crew of 2 to 4 people.
- Ability to read and understand landscape blueprints.
- Perform job layouts and operate survey equipment.
- Experience operating machinery and tools of the trade.
- Possess a strong work ethic and be highly motivated.
- Able to implement projects from start to finish.
- Valid Class G driver's license with a clean record.
- Safety-focused and able to guide crew members on best practices.
- First-aid training or other certifications are definite assets.
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Supervise a crew of 2 to 4 people.
- Layout and organize jobsites.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Installation of landscape construction projects such as patios, walkways, driveways, retaining walls and gardens.
- Operate power equipment such as a skid steer, mini-ex, backhoe and quick-cut saw.
- Communicate and coordinate all material, equipment and manpower requirements with the supervisor.
- Prepare basic daily production reports and time sheets.
- Perform tailgate safety meetings and ensure that crew members are working according to government regulations and company policies.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Communicate well with clients and crew members.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
SHERIDAN NURSERIES
Sheridan Nurseries, Canada's largest integrated nursery since 1913, is actively searching for a:
Manager - Perennials
To be part of a team that shapes the dynamic future of a major part of our "growing" business. This position reports to the V.P. Nursery Operations. Location: Norval (Halton Hills) Ontario.
Requirements
- Manage program development and new introductions
- Oversee perennial programs for sale to trade and retail customers
- Enable the execution of optimum plant growing conditions and care schedules
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills serving our customers and suppliers
- Strong business conceptual skills, program planning and execution
- Customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction
- Computer skills including Windows
- Proven track record in operations management, preferably in a horticultural environment
- Working knowledge of propagation, chemical and fertilizer applications
- Experience in coordinating, supervising and training others to accomplish goals
- Critical, dynamic thinking, operating independently
- Strong supervisory skills with experience in maintaining a sound safety and loss control policy
- Logistics experience in assembly and shipping is a plus
- Post secondary education an asset but not mandatory
Sheridan Nurseries
12302 10th Line, Georgetown, ON L7G 4S7
Fax: 905-873-2478
E-mail: hr@sheridannurseries.com
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
D. A Gracey is an award winning design/build landscaping company specializing in high-end residential work in the GTA. We are looking for educated/qualified people who have a passion for landscaping and who take pride in the work they do. We are an established company, which continues its steady growth every year.
Currently we are hiring:
Landscape Construction Workers
If you are interested in a position, we are looking forward to talking with you.
Please forward your resume to:
D.A Gracey & Associates Ltd.
665 Millway Ave. Unit #11
Vaughan, ON, L4K 3T8
Fax: 905 761-1460
E-mail: mail@dagracey.com
Visit our website to see some of our projects and find out more about us at:
www.dagracey.com
SALES POSITION
Uxbridge Nurseries Limited, Brooklin location (just north of Whitby), is actively looking for a Full Time Sales person.
Duties will include:
- Selling/quoting nursery stock to the wholesale trade (mainly office work, occasionally visiting customers)
- Sourcing of plant material
- Data entry/filing
- Inventory maintenance
- Reports when required
- Tenders
- Trade show involvement
- Annual catalogue input
- Review/update Company Safety Policy
- Answering phones and following up with customers
- Good computer skills (Microsoft word, excel, office, outlook)
- Knowledgeable in windows based version of groWare an asset
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Team player with initiative
- Multi-tasking ability
- Ability to take direction
Send resume to wilma@uxbridgenurseries.com
Or fax to the attention of Wilma Healey at 905-655-8544
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
INTERNATIONAL LANDSCAPING INC.
Junior Landscape Designer:
Outstanding opportunity for a person with Landscape Design skills to join a well-established, award-winning landscape design, construction and maintenance company located in north Oakville. We are looking for an enthusiastic Junior Landscape Designer to join our established landscape company. This is a full time position. Wages based on experience.
Job Requirements
Working knowledge of all aspects of landscape design including:
- 3-5 years design experience
- Proficient in Dynascape Design & Colour
- Working knowledge of Sketchup, AUTOCAD and Apple computer programs an asset
- College diploma or University Degree in landscape related field required.
- Demonstrated design ability and creativity
- Able to follow direction and work independently
- Working knowledge of plant material and hardscape materials
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Excellent graphic and written skills
Outstanding opportunity for a person with Landscape Design skills to join a well-established, award-winning landscape design, construction and maintenance company located in north Oakville. We are looking for a reliable Landscape Technician to join our established landscape company. This is a part time position - may lead to full time. Wages are based on experience.
Working knowledge of all aspects of landscape design including:
- 1-3 years design and construction experience
- Proficient in Dynascape Design & Colour and working knowledge of Sketch-up an asset.
- College diploma or University Degree in landscape related field required.
- Preparation of landscape base plans, site inventory and analysis, site surveying.
- Working knowledge of plant material and plant ID
- Assist Design Team to prepare design presentations and planting plans
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Excellent graphic and communication skills
1114 Lower Base Line
Milton, ON L0P 1E0
T: (905) 876-3000 F: (905) 876-0400
Email: construct-develop@intland.ca
www.internationallandscaping.com
INTERNATIONAL LANDSCAPING INC.
Landscape Maintenance Foreperson:
Outstanding opportunity for a person with a strong horticultural background to work with a well-established, award-winning team of professionals located in North Oakville. Year round employment. Wages are based on experience.
- High degree of Horticultural skills and knowledge.
- Demonstrated supervisory and communication skills,
- The ability to physically participate in day-to-day planting and maintenance
- Demonstrated knowledge of trees and shrubs, perennials and annuals
- The ability to identify insects, diseases and weeds and to recommend the most effective manner of treatment
- Proficiency with turf and lawn care equipment
- Positive, friendly manner to ensure excellence in customer service and productivity
- Valid driver's license is a must (D class is an asset)
- Strong horticultural skills
- Experience in all aspects of property maintenance
- Must have valid driver's license (Class D an asset)
- Year round employment
- Wages based on experience
Opportunity with a multiple award-winning, full service landscape company to help us plant annuals and seasonal displays for residential and commercial clients.
- Physical fitness
- Excellent work ethic
- Working on Saturdays
- Love of the outdoors and seasonal planting
- Creative and enthusiastic
- Ability to work independently
- Year round employment
- Compensation: $10.25 - $12.25 per hour
- Working knowledge of all aspects of landscape construction including
- Pre-cast concrete pavers and walls, natural flagstone pavers and walls, retaining wall construction
- One year experience required
- Machine operator experience preferred (both heavy and light)
- Carpentry skills an asset
- Valid driver's license including Motor Vehicle Record with resume - D class is an asset
- Year round employment
Email: landmanagement@intland.ca
admin@intland.ca
Attention: Randy Price
Fax: (905) 876-0400
Mail: International Landscaping Inc.
1114 Lower Base Line
Hornby (Milton). ON L0P 1E0
We thank you for your interest in our company. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
LAKESIDE GARDEN GALLERY
Lakeside Garden Gallery is now accepting applications to fill positions in all areas of our retail garden centre:
- Cashiers
- Nursery sales and service
- Greenhouse sales and service
- Annuals sales and service
- Pond sales and service
- General yard help
- Delivery drivers
All positions will be filled as seasonal, full-time or part-time opportunities.
Enthusiastic applicants must enjoy working with the public, provide superior customer service and be able to work days, evenings or weekends as scheduled.
We offer competitive wages, an enjoyable work environment and an opportunity for long term growth.
Lakeside Garden Gallery
10753 Heart Lake Road
Brampton, On L6Z 0B7
(Just north of Sandalwood Parkway)
Fax: (905) 846-1828
E-mail: Employment@lakesidegardengallery.com
LAWNCREW SUPERVISOR
Well established lawn maintenance company in Don Mills area of Toronto seeks an experienced crew leader for the 2012 season. Candidate must be able to work 50 hours per week, as well some Saturdays during the peak season. Must have a valid driver's license and experience driving with trailer.
Looking for someone with the following traits:
- Leadership
- Hard working
- Organized
- Effective communicator
- Motivated
- Team player
Please send resume with references to awalmsley@terralandscaping.com and we can arrange for an interview.
SALES PERSON WANTED
Established Horticultural Broker, looking to expand to Quebec and Eastern provinces.
Must have bilingual skills and an established customer base.
Contact: Mike Tandeski (586) 784-5715