M. Davis Landscape & Design Inc. is seeking a candidate for a full-time position as a Soft Landscape and Maintenance Foreman. Residential and commercial experience is required for this position. This is an excellent opportunity to work for one of the largest landscape companies in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario. This unique position consists of planting and maintenance on a weekly basis. If you are looking for a company that can challenge you to grow in the industry and provide you with an opportunity to advance your career, then take the first steps and apply today.

Reporting directly to the Maintenance and Planting Supervisor, your requirements and responsibilities will include:

• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Excellent attention to detail, multitasking, and results-oriented.
• Minimum 2 years experience as a horticulture technician landscaper in a maintenance and construction role.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Able to operate any necessary landscape maintenance equipment, small landscape construction equipment, and commercial sod equipment.
• Must be able to interpret landscape drawings, specifications, and details is an asset and can be trained.
• Required to have good plant species knowledge and identification.
• Valid Class “G” Driver's License (Must be 25 to be insurable), and experience towing trailers.
• Landscape diploma or certification is an asset.

• Ensure all work is completed to Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) standards.
• Communicate with the supervisor and management team to ensure that all maintenance warranty, on-site issues, and resource requirements are met.
• Coordinating tasks according to priorities and plans, adjusting as needed due to weather, supply delivery, and personnel.
• Training and mentoring workers.
• Creating and maintaining positive working relationships with crew members.
• Complete daily electronic log and time sheets.
• Provide time and equipment estimates when required for work.
• Arrange that all required materials, equipment, and tools are on site as needed.
• Responsible for the completion and quality of assigned jobs and tasks.
• Complete lawn, tree, shrub, and perennial maintenance, weeding, and pruning as required.
• Execute small landscape construction projects and commercial sod installation when needed.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Minor equipment maintenance and repair.
• Responsible for the daily completion and quality of all activities.
• Execute all areas of commercial and residential landscape construction projects.
• Work in a way that will not endanger yourself or others.
• Understand the hazards associated with tasks and controls in place.
• Complete daily Pre-job Safety Assessment (PSA), and weekly toolbox safety talk, and monthly emergency equipment inspections.
• Conduct work performance evaluations as needed.
• Use equipment, protective devices, and clothing based on OHSA legislation, and M. Davis Landscape & Design Inc. safe work practices, safe job procedures, and Health and Safety policies.
• Report all incidents, unsafe conditions, and unidentified hazards to your supervisor.
• Ensure pre-use inspections for equipment are completed prior to using the equipment.
• WHMIS, 5 Step Health & Safety Awareness, Workplace Violence & Harassment for Supervisors, and AODA.

This is a full-time seasonal position. Remuneration is based on qualifications and experience. References required upon request.