Landscaping Foreman/Woman

Yorkshire Landscapes; Central Saanich; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Mileage paid

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Transportation provided by employer

Variable or compressed work week

Job summary

Yorkshire Landscapes in Saanichton, BC is seeking a Landscaping Foreman/Woman to lead on-site crews and oversee daily operations, scheduling, and quality control for residential and commercial projects.

The role requires hands-on leadership, ability to read blueprints, manage resources, and ensure safety and productivity while maintaining records. On-site work in a fast-paced outdoor environment with flexible hours and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• No minimum education requirement.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a landscaping or similar position.

Responsibilities

• Hire, supervise and schedule staff
• Plan and direct grounds maintenance
• 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

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Initiative

Judgement

Team player

Tools

Backhoe

Chain saw

Front end loader

Sod cutter

Masonry saws

Pickup truck

Small engine equipment

Job description

Employer: Yorkshire Landscapes

Position Offered: Landscaping Foreman/Woman

NOC: 82031

Business address: 2182 Timber Ridge Crt, Saanichton, V8M 0C2

Hours per week: Permanent, full-time, 40 hours per week

Wage/Salary: $37.00 per hour

Overtime: As per BC Employment Standards

Language: English

Job Details

• Day, flexible hours, morning, overtime
• Starts as soon as possible
• Working hours from 7:30a to 4:00p
• Work on site
• Outdoor work environment

Tasks

• Hire, supervise and schedule staff
• Plan and direct grounds maintenance
• 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

Supervision

• 1-2 people

Equipment and machinery experience

• Backhoe
• Chain saw
• Front end loader
• Pick-up truck
• Small engine equipment
• Sod cutter
• Masonry saws

Area of specialization

• Landscape construction
• Hardscaping
• Masonry
• Machine operation
• Softscaping

Transportation/travel information

• Driver’s validity license check
• Own transportation
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employerTeam building opportunities
• Transportation provided by employer
• Variable or compressed work week

Qualifications: No minimum education requirement. Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a landscaping or similar position.