Landscaping supervisor
The supervisor is responsible for planning and directing grounds maintenance and landscape construction, including the installation of decks and retaining walls. They manage a team of 5-10 people, maintain work records, and provide technical advice to improve property functionality.
- On-site
- Burnaby, BC
- Posted Aug 21, 2026
- Apply by Sep 20, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Durée de l'emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 37.5 hours per week Education: Expérience: Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Work site environment Outdoors Tasks Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns Resolve work problems by providing technical advice to increase the value and functionality of a property Schedule events, programs and activities Plan and direct grounds maintenance Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work Maintain work records and logs Read blueprints and drawings Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality Supervision 5-10 people Equipment and machinery experience Pick-up truck Small engine equipment Sod cutter Tractor mower Specialization or experience Specialized environmental skills and knowledge Area of specialization Lawn care Grounds maintenance Design Landscape construction Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Manual dexterity Attention to detail Ability to distinguish between colours Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Large workload Personal suitability Client focus Excellent oral communication Initiative Judgement Team player Flexibility Experience 5 years or more Employment terms options Day Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Financial benefits As per collective agreement Support for persons with disabilities Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities Support for newcomers and refugees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Support for youths Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Support for Veterans Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market Support for Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Support for mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Supports for visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
What you’ll do
The supervisor is responsible for planning and directing grounds maintenance and landscape construction, including the installation of decks and retaining walls. They manage a team of 5-10 people, maintain work records, and provide technical advice to improve property functionality.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least 5 years of experience in landscaping. Proficiency in operating small engine equipment and the ability to handle physically demanding work in a fast-paced environment are required.
Benefits
• Health Benefits • Dental Plan • Health Care Plan • Financial Benefits As Per Collective Agreement
Listed skills
- Attention to detailPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Landscape Construction
- Grounds Maintenance
- Lawn Care
- Blueprint Reading
- Team Supervision
- Project Planning
- Technical Advice
- Material Requisition
- Small Engine Equipment Operation
- Tractor Mower Operation
- Sod Cutter Operation
- Client Focus
- Oral Communication
- Manual Dexterity
- Attention To Detail
Job areas
- Trades
- Construction
- Agriculture
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Management & Leadership
Additional details
- Minimum education
- High school
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 20, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 38 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
