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Greenline Landscaping Ltd., located in Burnaby B.C., is seeking a Landscaping Supervisor to join the team.

Permanent, full-time; $37.00 per hour; 30 to 40 hours per week. Work locations across the greater Vancouver region.

Duties:
• Plans and executes small-scale landscaping operations;
• Plans and operates day-to-day ground maintenance of private and commercial properties;
• Grades terrain to prepare for installation of landscapes;
• Installs trees, shrubs and annual flowers of various sizes using manual equipment;
• Installation of SOD projects from start to finish;
• Installs new and repairs established lawns using seed mixtures and applies fertilizers recommended for soil type and lawn location;
• Maintains gardens and yards including weeding, pruning and trimming;
• Maintains lawns including power raking, mowing, line trimming, power edging, moss control, seeding and fertilizer application;
• Paves stone installation on aggregate and proper boulder installation;
• Builds waterfalls, retaining walls, gardens, fences, and ponds;
• Pruning Japanese maples and pine trees in “Bonsai style”;
• Ensures work site is clean at all times;
• Trains the gardeners and landscapers in their duties and company policies;
• Conducts performance reviews of gardeners and landscapers;
• Performs gardeners’ duties in their absence, as needed;
• Resolves customers’ concerns and requests on job site;
• Represents the owner when on the job site and provides updates, as needed.

Qualifications:

• Completion of secondary school is required;
• At least 5 years of experience in landscaping industry;
• Must have an understanding of plant material, soil types, pest control, irrigation systems and landscape construction methods;
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions;
• Must be able to lift and handle up to 23kg (50 lbs);
• Class 5 driver’s licence is required;
• Japanese garden landscape experience is an asset. Japanese pruning experience is an asset. Especially in Pinus nigra and Pinus thunbergii;
• Cloud pruning techniques, candle removing and thinning of needles (momiage) experience is an asset. Pruning pines and maples and firm understanding of techniques is an asset;
• English language ability is required;
• Japanese language ability is an asset.

How to apply:
*Please do not call or apply in person.

Please email resume to: info@greenlinelandscaping.ca

OR mail resume to:

Greenline Landscaping Ltd.
7877 Stanley Street
Burnaby, B.C.
V5E 1V7

* Please indicate whether you are a Canadian/Permanent Resident or a Refugee Claimant with a valid Work Permit.

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