landscaping supervisor

London, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 27, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: May 13, 2026

Original job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

Outdoors
Dangerous
Hot
Cold/refrigerated

Responsibilities

Tasks

Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns
Hire, supervise and schedule staff
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
Schedule work
Plan and direct grounds maintenance
Plan and estimate labour and materials
Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls
Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work
Maintain work records and logs
Tender and administer contracts
Read blueprints and drawings
Repair and maintain equipment
Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
Supervise nursery and greenhouse workers

Supervision

5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

Backhoe
Chain saw
Forklift
Front end loader
Pick-up truck
Small engine equipment
Sod cutter
Tractor
Tractor mower
Skidsteer

Area of work experience

Snow removal

Area of specialization

Interior landscaping
Lawn care
Tree service
Grounds maintenance
Design
Landscape construction
Garden centre
Nursery or greenhouse

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence
Drive manual transmission vehicle

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

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots
Gloves
Safety vest

Personal suitability

Client focus
Excellent oral communication
Initiative
Judgement
Team player
Flexibility

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Responsibilities

Supervise staff and plan, schedule, and direct landscape construction, planting, and grounds maintenance activities. Manage contracts, materials, equipment, work records, and operational problems while maintaining productivity and quality.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience and 2 to less than 3 years of experience. The role involves supervising 5–10 people, operating landscaping and construction equipment, holding a valid driver's licence, and performing physically demanding outdoor work.

Skills

Landscape Construction
Grounds Maintenance
Lawn Care
Tree Service
Planting
Staff Supervision
Work Scheduling
Labour and Materials Estimation
Contract Administration
Blueprint Reading
Equipment Maintenance
Snow Removal
Nursery and Greenhouse Supervision
Client Communication
Problem Solving
Teamwork

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Keywords

Landscape Construction
Grounds Maintenance
Interior Landscaping
Lawn Care
Tree Service
Snow Removal
Planting
Deck Construction
Decorative Walls
Retaining Walls
Labour Estimation
Materials Estimation
Contract Administration
Blueprints
Work Records
Backhoe
Chainsaw
Forklift
Front-End Loader
Sod Cutter
Tractor
Tractor Mower
Skid Steer
Nursery
Greenhouse
Valid Driver's Licence
Manual Transmission
Steel-Toed Safety Boots
Safety Vest
Gloves

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