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Company Profile
The Total Contracting Group is celebrating 20 years in business this year. Total Contracting has grown to the point that it franchised in 2009 and now covers an area from Bomanville in the east to Hamilton in the west. Our high standards in property maintance has enabled us to obtain a variety of commercial property clientele.

Position
We have a number of openings which will include the following: softscape, hardscape, planting, pruning, mulching, sodding, weeding, edging, snowplowing, salting and shoveling.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years experience
  
• Able to operate all types of maintenance equipment
  
• Drivers license and abstract
  
• Able to work long hours and some weekends if needed
  
• Punctual

Send resumes and drivers abstract to:
dale@totalcontracting.ca or
Fax: 905-649-5292

CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN

• 5 years experience including supervision of 2-4 person crew
• Self motivated, excellent communication and organizational skills with attention to detail and timelines
• Detailed landscape plan reading and jobsite layout
• Knowledge of hardscape and softscape, be up to date with current landscape practices
• Knowledge of small and large construction equipment and safety guidelines
• Clean valid driver's licence is essential
• Preference given to those with Landscape Industry Certification

• 2 - 3 years experience
• Experience in landscape plan reading, interlocking, natural stone, forming and concrete work
• Horticultural plant knowledge
• Small equipment operation and heavy equipment use
• Clean valid driver's licence, D licence an asset
• Preference given to those with Landscape Industry Certification

• Maintenance of residential properties including garden care, aerating, grass cutting and edging, trimming and pruning
• General aptitude for residential lawn care
• Strong horticultural knowledge in lawns, trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals
• Able to work as a team player
• Able to cope with the physical requirements and outdoor element on a daily basis
• Punctuality and reliability essential
• Clean valid driver's licence, D licence an asset
• Landscape Industry Certification preferred

Please forward resume in confidence to Jason DeWilde - dustymiller1@bellnet.ca

Thank you for your interest in Dusty Miller Landscaping Ltd.

Sales Representative, Horticulture
Agrium Advanced Technologies, a decentralized Strategic Business Unit of Agrium, is currently recruiting two Sales Representatives in both the Niagara Region and Southwestern Ontario for our Horticulture department in our Canadian Professional Business. These roles are associated with the Brantford, Ontario office; however, they require the incumbent to work from a home office.

Reporting to the Sales and Marketing Manager for Horticulture, this position will be responsible for leading sales initiatives within an assigned geographic territory for the horticulture market (nursery, greenhouse, landscape, and specialty agriculture). As a member of our professional sales team, you will build strong customer relationships and use your established industry contacts to generate sales and business opportunities with new, as well as existing clients.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Generate sales leads and initiate new business contacts
• Meet with potential customers regarding our horticultural portfolio
• Conduct customer operational needs analyses and assess specific client requirements
• Create customized programs that best serve client needs
• Execute business plans that achieve sales objectives and develop the sales territory
• Maintain current knowledge of competitive market environment and pressures, relative to the industry and local sales territory

• Bachelor degree in business, horticulture, agriculture, or turf
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in sales or related Agri-business roles
• In-depth knowledge of plant growth, production practices, crop inputs (fertilizer and pesticides), and marketplace conditions
• Demonstrated analytical and reporting capabilities
• Highly developed customer service skills with a proven ability to foster strong customer relationships
• Motivated, independent self-starter with results and solution orientation
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Extensive travel within assigned geographic territory required (60-70%)

Please reply, in confidence:
On-line: www.agriumat.com/careers
or Fax: (519) 757-0010 Attention: Human Resources

For more information about Agrium Advanced Technologies please visit our website at www.agriumat.com

We pride ourselves in having built an outstanding reputation providing our clientele with top quality expertise and the best garden care possible.

Our company is growing and we are looking for skilled and knowledgeable people to join our team.

Applicants must:

• have a good knowledge of plant material and horticultural skills
• have a eye for detail and take pride in their work
• be a team player with a strong work ethic
• be able to communicate professionally with clients and provide them with horticultural information when needed
• possess a valid "G" class license with a clean driving record

We do not provide lawn care services.

If you are passionate about gardening and want to work with a group of great people please forward your resume to:
The Cultivated Garden
Attn: Barbara Rosensweig
Fax: 416-226-4189
E-mail: brosensweig@rogers.com

Company Profile
Oriole Landscaping is an award-winning, design/build firm located in Central Toronto. We are looking for elite crew members to work on our landscape construction projects. Our high standards attract demanding clients and excellent staff. Our culture fosters excellence in workmanship and customer service.

LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN

Job Description

• Maintain a very high standard of work and have your crew adhere to this standard
• Complete construction jobs efficiently within job timelines
• Lead a 4 to 5 person crew effectively
• Operate all machinery on site safely
• Be responsible for your crew's safety as required by law
• Read construction drawings and surveys
• Participate in meetings with the designer and client regarding site construction
• Complete daily reports and job package paperwork
• Order materials

• Aptitude for physically demanding outdoor work
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Experience directing a crew of 3 or more people
• Highly motivated/excellent work ethic required
• Current "G" license and clean driver's abstract
• Experience driving trucks and trailers, loading/offloading machines
• Current Excavator & Skid Steer certifications

Job Description

• Complete construction jobs efficiently within job timelines
• Have sufficient experience in landscape construction and crew management to be able to direct a crew on site if the foreman requires it
• Drive crew truck with trailer to and from site
• Assist foreman as required

• Aptitude for physically demanding outdoor work
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Highly motivated/excellent work ethic required
• Current "G" license and clean driver's abstract
• Experience driving trucks and trailers, loading/offloading machines an asset
• Current Excavator and Skid Steer certifications an asset

Please forward your cover letter, references, and resume to:
Tamara Moore
Oriole Landscaping Ltd.
36 Northline Rd.
Toronto, ON M4B 3E2
Tel: (416) 696-5110 x 21
Fax: (416) 696-8105
tamara@oriolelandscaping.com

You will be required to:

• Prepare accurate site surveys which include thorough site inventory and analysis
• Create base plans and prepare conceptual drawings and presentation packages
• Prepare design details
• Render drawings by hand
• Meet with clients and manage projects including estimation and budgeting

• Certificate, degree or diploma in Landscape Design
• DynaSCAPE and AutoCAD with preference to DynaSCAPE
• Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• SketchUP

• Full time position
• $17/hour based on 40 hours/week
• Dental & medical benefits
• Mileage paid

Landscape Construction Foreman

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of landscape construction experience.

• Overseeing all aspects of construction project while supervising a crew of 4-5 people
• Experience with skid steer, mini-excavator etc.
• Skills in interlocking, stone work, rockery stone, planting etc.
• Ability to read and interpret plans
• Strong communication skills, ability to lead and teach
• Ensure jobs are completed on time and with in budget
• Minimum 50 hours work week including Saturdays
• Coordinate delivery of material
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to handle inquires from clients and remain professional at all times.

General Landscape Construction Crewperson

Responsibilities

• ability to take direction and follow instruction
• work in a team atmosphere
• ability to lift heavy weight repetitively throughout a 10-12 hour work day is required
• must have a flexible schedule and be able to work Monday - Friday plus Saturdays during peak season.

AZ Driver/Equipment Operator

Responsibilities

• experience with dump truck, float trailer, skidsteer and mini-excavator
• ability to take direction and follow instruction
• work in a team atmosphere
• ability to lift heavy weight repetitively throughout 10-12 hour work day is required
• must have a flexible schedule and be able to work Monday - Friday plus Saturdays

Send resume to:
E-mail: sslcoop@rogers.com
Fax: (905) 642-6349

Key Responsibilities

• Responds to customer inquiries regarding product selection, placement of orders, requests for prices and quotations.
• Follow-up on leads, referrals and quotations to clients.
• Assist the Sales Manager in determining the pricing for nursery stock.
• Visit potential clients to stimulate interest in the nursery.
• Maintain and develop relationships with existing customers via meetings, telephone calls and emails to gain a clear understanding of our customers businesses and their requirements to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Assist in the monitoring of nursery stock to assure adequate supplies on hand for customers.
• Represent the nursery at trade show and trade association meetings to promote Kobes Nurseries Inc. and its products.
• Monitor client preference to determine focus of sales focus.
• Assists in the development and implementation of marketing plans as needed.

• Three years experience or related experience
• Background in plants/horticulture.
• Must possess a valid drivers license.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Suite of Office Tools (Excel, Word, Outlook etc.).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with interruptions.
• Self-motivated with a proven track record of working well with limited supervision.
• A passion for excellence.

Please note that while we appreciate your interest in Kobes Nurseries Inc., only those candidates who successfully meet our criteria will be contacted for an interview. We wish you all the best in your employment search!

Senior Sales Representative

The incumbent in this job will be accountable to sell lawn care and grounds maintenance as well as snow and ice management services and programs. This includes generating new leads and maintaining existing client relationships.

Who you are:
You have your high school diploma or equivalent. You might even have a post secondary education in horticulture, industry certification(e.g., CLP or CHT) or a certificate in sales from a recognized training provider - or maybe even all 3! The minimum of 5 years of sales experience you bring will include some experience in the green industry. You have a valid G driver's licence because driving is a requirement in this job. You have good people skills and enjoy interacting with clients. You are a motivated team player who aspires to grow within a medium-sized business.

How to apply:
To demonstrate your interest in applying for this position, together with your skill with Microsoft Office software, your organizational skill and your attention to detail, forward your resume complete with cover letter, in confidence, using one of the following methods:

E-mail: davew@wright.on.ca

Mail: Wright Landscape Services
801 Sawmill Rd.
Bloomingdale, ON
N0B 1K0
Attention: David Wright

Fax: (519) 742-5049 Attention: David Wright

We very much appreciate your interest, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Grounds Maintenance Foreman
You will be responsible for the day to day supervision of a grounds maintenance crew and must be proficient in all aspects of grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, pruning, plant ID, tree and shrub care and now and ice management. This position is full time with salary and benefits.

Landscape Foreman
You will be responsible for reading drawings, laying out projects and leading a small crew and must have experience and knowledge in all facets of softscape and hardscape construction and snow and ice management. This position is full time with salary and benefits.
For both positions, you must be self-motivated, have good people and organizational skills, professional attitude and appearance, and a good driving record. You must have 3-5 years experience as a foreman and be looking for a career in the Green Industry.
CHT certification or certifications in safety, first aid, machine operation, or an Ontario Ministry of Environment Landscape Exterminator's license, would be an asset but not required.

Send resumes and drivers abstract to:
Wright Landscape Services
801 Sawmill Rd.
Bloomingdale, ON
N0B 1K0
Attention: John Keenan, Operations Manager
Fax: (519) 742-5049
E-mail: jkeenan@wright.on.ca

• Overseeing all aspects of construction projects while supervising a crew of 3 - 6 people.
• Experience with skid steer loaders, excavators, bobcat etc essential, all tools of the trade
• Skill in basic carpentry, interlock, stonework etc
• Ability to read and interpret plans
• Strong communication skills, ability to lead and teach
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety Regulations
• Bring large projects to completion on time within budget
• Minimum 50 hour work week
• Coordinate delivery of materials/ exceptional organizational skills
• Act as a professional in the field able to handle inquiries from clients
• First Aid training an asset
• Experience in snowplowing
• Career minded interested in growing with company

GENERAL LANDSCAPE CREWMAN
Fossil Landscapes is looking for an energetic individual to join our construction crew. No experience is necessary, but a willingness to learn and work hard is a must. Must have the ability to take direction and follow instructions, and enjoy working in a team atmosphere with other crewmen. Ability to lift heavy weight repetitively throughout an 8 - 10 hour work day is required. Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work Monday - Friday, plus Saturdays during peak season.

HEAD GARDENER/PLANT DESIGNER
Fossil Landscapes is looking for an experienced Head Gardener/Plant Designer to oversee residential gardening operations and to take a lead role in plant design, working closely with principal designers in developing residential landscape projects. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of plants, experience in planting design and a minimum of 2 years hands-on gardening experience. A diploma in landscape design or horticulture/gardening is preferred.

All interested candidates should e-mail resumes to nkon@bellnet.ca

Sheridan Nurseries, Georgetown, is searching for an
Industrial Engineer-Nursery Operations

To be part of a team that shapes the dynamic future of a major part of our "growing" business. Analyze the diverse yet interdependent financial and operational statistics from our nursery business units. This position reports to the Vice President, Nursery Operations.

Requirements

• Desire to operationally excel in an fast, ever-changing environment with often small windows of opportunity
• Strong business conceptual skills, change management and implementation
• Desire to lead and assist in process change and improvement
• Solid spread-sheet and presentation skills
• Highly organized, able to work independently and able to balance multiple priorities.

• Microsoft business applications incl. Access and Excel manipulations
• Post Secondary Education in Industrial Engineering. Experience in agronomy will be an asset.
• Strong business and operational acumen, implementation-, facilitation- and negotiating skills.