Landscape Lead & Work Crew Coach

Communitascare; Abbotsford; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Communitas in Abbotsford seeks a permanent casual-on-call landscaper who will split time between hands-on site work and training a disability work crew. You will supervise and support the crew, schedule projects, and liaise with community members to meet building and property needs.

The role involves hands-on landscaping, coaching, and ensuring safety while developing job readiness for participants. This is a community-focused opportunity in Abbotsford with a flexible on-call schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in landscaping and operating hand and power tools.
• Ability to train and supervise a work crew with disabilities.
• Strong communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Able to identify accommodations and support needs for crew.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and safe driving practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide specific job training around landscaping and property maintenance to work crew members with varying levels of abilities
• Identify any possible accommodations or special needs that persons in the work crew might need prior to project start and work with the Employment Specialists to address them
• Assist work crew members to develop any needed transferable job skills and identify areas that require additional training for maintaining part-time/full-time work in the community
• Ensure work crew members are displaying appropriate workplace behavior and report any significant changes in behavior or wellbeing to their Employment Specialist
• Monitor work activities to ensure instructions are followed and schedules are maintained daily
• Maintain current and accurate documentation regarding work crew members' training progress and outcomes as required
• Work with Communitas' facilities maintenance team and managers to identify strategic work projects
• Identify workplace hazards, assess related risk and follow risk minimization processes to ensure minimal workplace injuries and incidents
• Meet with organizations within the community to find opportunities for new work contracts
• Perform site visits and project quotes for prospective customers

Skills

Landscaping

Coaching / Training

People with disabilities

Motivational / Positive

Communication

Teamwork

Mediation

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Emergency response

Driver's license

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Communitas in Abbotsford seeks a permanent casual-on-call landscaper who will split time between hands-on site work and training a disability work crew. You will supervise and support the crew, schedule projects, and liaise with community members to meet building and property needs.

The role involves hands-on landscaping, coaching, and ensuring safety while developing job readiness for participants. This is a community-focused opportunity in Abbotsford with a flexible on-call schedule.