Foreman/woman, landscaping
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Work site environment
- Outdoors
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
- 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
Equipment and machinery experience
- Pick-up truck
- Tractor
- Skidsteer
Area of work experience
- Snow removal
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Team player
- Flexibility
Screening questions
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Employment terms options
- Early morning
Employment terms options
- Day