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