Job Description

Position: Softscape and Horticulture Supervisor
Company: Swick’s Landscaping Ltd.
Job details
• Location: 142-11800 river road Richmond, BC V6X 1Z7 (Various locations in Lower mainland)
• Salary: $42 / hour
• Vacancies: 1
• Employment groups: Students, Youth, Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Seniors, Apprentices
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time 32 hours / week
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Employment conditions: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening

Benefits

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care

Job requirements
Languages
English
Education
High School Completion is required.
Experience
• 3-4 years of experience as horticulture supervisor or technician is required.
• Must have a Valid BC Driver’s License
• Experience of driving a truck and Trailer combo would be an asset.

How to apply
By email
[email protected]
*Aboriginals, Indigenous youth are encouraged to apply for this position.

Required languages: English

Education level: High School Completion is required.

Required skills: Specific Skills • Inspect plants for health, addressing any issues like pests or diseases. • Oversee and coordinate the activities of workers who maintain lawns, gardens, daily softscape installation, ensuring proper techniques and safety. • Provide daily updates to the project manager and coordinate with suppliers. • Work with designers and suppliers to select, order and approve plants, ensuring quality and availability. • Conduct checks on softscape elements and address any issues. • Participate in project meetings and align softscape activities with the overall schedule. • Resolve work-related problems and prepare and submit progress and other reports • Submit reports on softscape progress and health assessments. Complete deficiency reports for properties on an as needed basis. • Review expenditures and provide cost estimates for upcoming activities. • Conduct training on best practices for plant installation and maintenance. • Develop and execute a detailed plan for planting, ensuring alignment with project timelines and adherence to architectural and design plans. • Provide and monitor accurate cost estimates for all softscape activities. • Communicating with clients to understand their needs, address concerns, and provide recommendations for maintaining their landscapes. • Hire staff and train workers in job duties and company policies • Keeping records of work performed, materials used, and any issues encountered on jobsites. • Adhering to safety protocols and regulations to prevent accidents and injuries while working.

Closest intersection: 142-11800 river road Richmond