Landscape Designer

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Construction company
• Urban area
• Rural area
• Various locations
• Landscape contractor
• Swimming pool/centre

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Build models
• Manage landscaping projects
• Prepare conceptual designs
• Prepare proposals
• Estimate costs
• Prepare presentation graphics and drawings
• Write specifications
• Survey and assess designated sites
• Prepare contracts and tenders
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Plan and construct landscaped environments which may include trees, shrubberies, lawns, fences, decks, patios and other landscape structures

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Swimming pools/equipment

Computer and technology knowledge

• AutoCAD
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook

Landscaping experience

• Residential projects
• Commercial and/or industrial construction

Construction specialization

• Fieldstone paths
• Interlocking brick
• Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls
• Poured concrete
• Retaining walls
• Rock gardens
• Stone garden walls

Area of specialization

• Landscape design
• Landscape construction

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits