Landscaping Foreman/Woman

Alberta; Canmore; Sur place; CAD 42 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Transportation provided by employer

Parking available

Résumé du poste

Alberta is seeking a landscape supervisor to lead crews in planting, lawn care and tree services in the Canmore area. You will supervise staff, organize schedules and ensure projects meet design and safety standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating landscape construction, budgeting materials, reading blueprints, and maintaining records. A valid driver’s license and ability to travel are required; on-site work is expected.

Qualifications

• Directly hire, supervise and schedule staff.
• Plan and direct grounds maintenance and landscaping projects.
• Read blueprints and drawings to guide work.

Responsabilités

• Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns.
• Organize planting and maintenance activities.
• Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work.
• Tender and administer contracts.
• Maintain records and logs.

Connaissances

Staff supervision

Team leadership

Shift coordination

Customer/client focus

Formation

High School Diploma

Outils

Backhoe

Chain saw

Truck/van driving

Small engine equipment

Tractor mower

Description du poste

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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
• 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
• Tender and administer contracts
• 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
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Equipment and machinery experience

• Backhoe
• Chain saw
• Pick-up truck
• Small engine equipment
• Tractor mower

Area of work experience

Snow removal

Area of specialization

• Lawn care
• Tree service
• Grounds maintenance
• Design
• Landscape construction
• Nursery or greenhouse

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loadsPhysically demanding
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

Early morning

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day
• Overtime required

Long term benefits

Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available