Landscaping Supervisor

Conestoga Contracting Group Inc. in Elmira, Ontario is seeking one (1) full-time Landscaping Supervisor. This position will be required to supervise a team of Landscaping Labourers and also operate a variety of tools and equipment, when needed.

 

About Us: Founded in 2007, we believe Conestoga Contracting Group’s strengths are reflected in our high-quality service. We continue to stay updated with current materials and equipment. As a well-managed company, we carry a higher level of expertise for customers who demand the best in the business. We preserve high standards of workmanship, current city by-laws and building code requirements. We are passionate about providing distinctive services. We continue to be aggressive in bidding with cost effective services we strive to perform at the top of our industry.

 

Benefits

At Conestoga Contracting Group, you will enjoy competitive compensation, a safe and healthy work environment, and a full range of benefits:

  • Group benefits plan (dental, drug, health, life and disability insurance)
  • Cell Phone Plan (after 3 months, conditions apply)
  • Paid Education Program
  • Profit Sharing Program
  • Tool Purchase Program
  • Clothing and Boot Allowance
  • Retention incentives
  • Winter Shift Premiums

 

Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

 

Job Duties:

 

  • Supervise and coordinate the activities of landscaping labourers who maintain lawns, gardens, athletic fields, golf courses, cemeteries, parks, interior plantscapes and other landscaped areas
  • Lead the execution of maintenance service agreements, planning requirements for labour, equipment to successful ensure delivery of our promises to our clients on time, on budget and on scope
  • Organize the planting and maintenance of trees, gardens, lawns, shrubs and hedges and the construction and installation of fences, decks, patios, walkways and retaining walls
  • Establish work schedules and procedures and coordinate activities with other work units
  • Resolve work-related problems and prepare and submit progress and other reports
  • Requisition supplies and materials
  • Maintain financial and personnel records
  • Provide training to workers regarding job duties and company policies and ensure dress code and safety policies are followed
  • May provide snow removal services during winter months
  • May perform the same duties as workers supervised.

 

Company Operating Name: Conestoga Contracting Group

 

Business Address: 95 Southfield Dr, Elmira ON N3B 2Z2

 

Title of position: Landscaping Supervisor

 

Terms of employment: Full Time

 

Language of work: English

 

Salary Range: $27.00 – $30.00

 

Location of work: Multiple locations in Elmira, Ontario and surrounding area

 

Contact Information: Chaise Ireland (admin@conestogacontracting.com )

 

Skills Requirements/Level of Education Required:

Completion of secondary school (or equivalent) is required.

 

Skill Requirements/Work Experience:

Must have one (1) year of previous experience as a landscaping labourer or similar role in landscaping. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift. Must have valid G drivers licence.

 

General farm worker – Harvesting

Job details

  • Location:Berkeley, ONN0H 1C0
  • Salary:16.55 hourly / 35 to 45 hours per Week
  • Terms of employment:Permanent employment Full time
  • Day, Early Morning, Morning, Weekend
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
  • Vacancies: 5 vacancies

Overview

Languages:

English

Education:

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment:

  • Corn farming
  • Fruit and vegetable combination farming
  • Outdoors
  • All weather conditions

Work setting

  • Staff accommodation available
  • Room and board provided
  • Rural area
  • Greenhouse

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
  • Clean the crops
  • Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
  • Clear fields of wood and stones
  • Cultivate on vertical farming system
  • Cut agricultural crops
  • Cut agricultural seed according to farm standards
  • Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
  • Dose water saturation, light and temperature as instructed for crop growth and development
  • Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
  • Greenhouse cleaning
  • Hand harvesting vegetables
  • Harvest seedlings
  • Level earth to fine grade specifications
  • Mixing fertilizer
  • Pack fruits and vegetables
  • Pick row and orchard crops
  • Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
  • Seed cutting
  • Shear Christmas trees
  • Sort fruits and vegetables
  • Tie and secure plants
  • Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
  • Weeding
  • Clean work area
  • Fertilize and spray crops
  • Harvest crops
  • Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
  • Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

  • Apples
  • Bell peppers
  • Garlic
  • Onions
  • Seed corn
  • Strawberries
  • Tomatoes
  • Potatoes
  • Grains
  • Mushrooms
  • Greenhouse vegetables

Equipment and machinery experience

  • Onion seeder
  • Farm truck
  • Fruit harvester
  • Tractor
  • Vegetable harvester
  • Fertilizer applicator
  • Planting equipment
  • Harvesters

Automated systems experience

  • Feeding and watering system

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

  • Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Work under pressure
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Walking

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan

Financial benefits

  • Gasoline paid
  • Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • On-site amenities
  • On-site housing options
  • On-site recreation and activities
  • Transportation provided by employer

How to apply

Direct Apply

By applying directly on Job Bank (Direct Apply)

By email:  eurofarms4@gmail.com