Horticulture Manager – Landscape Construction (Horticulture)

  Fossil Project Services

  Greater Vancouver Area, British Columbia, Canada

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 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.

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RESPONSIBILITIES 

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

MANAGE SOFTSCAPE TEAM & OPERATIONS
- Layout plant material on site as per planting plan
- Ensure that planting operations across all projects are completed to an exceptional quality 
- Supervise, direct and train crew in planting methods and operations
- Direct supervision and coordination of large tree planting; including safe rigging and crane use
- Planning and scheduling of softscape activity as it relates to other aspects of project schedule
- Accurately schedule softscape crew according to capabilities and constraints

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

Compensation

BENEFITS
- Competitive compensation that reflects the responsibilities of the role
- Eligible for performance bonus and extended dental and healthcare plan
- Play a key role in a highly successful and growing company

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