Job Position: Both Apprenticeship & Non-Apprenticeship Positions
Salary: $55-60K neg based on experience. + health and dental coverage
Job Requirement
- SELECTION CRITERIA
- - Tertiary education in Horticulture, Garden Design or Landscape Design
- - A detailed and thorough understanding of plant material, soil types, plant health and nutrition, pest control, irrigation systems and landscape construction methods
- - Highly detailed knowledge of all horticultural matters, plants and excellent plant identification skills
- - Possess an existing network of strong relationships with nurseries, growers and horticultural suppliers
- - Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with clients, suppliers, management and staff and all levels of the business
- - Ability to juggle competing demands and meet the needs of several projects/teams
- - Proven sense of urgency and ability to work effectively to deadlines
- - Experience managing, training and supervising staff, and building a cohesive and high performing team
- DESIRABLE
- - 5+ years experience working in horticulture
- - Construction industry experience highly desirable
- - Experience operating mobile equipment including mobile cranes and skid-steers
Transportation Requirements
- Drivers License Preferred
Job Description
We are currently seeking an experienced and professional individual to join our team in the role of Horticulture Manager – Landscape Construction. The central functions of the role are to lead, and be accountable for, plant sourcing and planting operations on all projects; ensuring that superior quality plant material is sourced on time and on budget; and effectively manage and direct a planting crew and equipment to perform at an industry leading level.
SOURCING PLANT MATERIAL
– Proactively source high quality trees, shrubs, hedging, container stock and any other plant material needs, including international procurement
– Plan, organise and secure plant material for all projects well in advance
– Coordinate delivery of plant material and monitor quality of products received
– Build strong and effective relationships with nurseries and growers to ensure best service and prices
– Assists in the accurate estimation of costs relating to plant material and associated labour for current and prospective projects
Job Location
A mixture of office based (Franklin St Vancouver) and visiting nurseries and construction sites (company vehicle provided)
Additional Information
Hours: 7:30am to 4:00pm, 40 hours per week
Days: Monday to Friday
Vacation: Two weeks paid, one week closed over Christmas
Location: Kitsilano, Point Grey, West Van, Kerrisdale, Southlands
Benefits: Healthcare, dental and optical coverage
Duration: Ongoing, permanent, full time work