landscaping foreman / woman

Jun Landscaping & Construction Corp.; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscaping and construction company is seeking a dedicated supervisor with experience in landscape construction. The role involves organizing and directing planting projects, managing staff, and ensuring quality control on various sites. Ideal candidates will have a secondary education and experience in landscaping. Opportunities for advancement and professional development are available.

Benefits

Group insurance benefits

Gasoline paid

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• Education: Secondary school graduation certificate.
• Experience: 1 to less than 2 years in landscaping.
• Must have a valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Direct planting of trees, gardens, and lawns.
• Hire, supervise, and schedule staff.
• Plan and direct grounds maintenance.

Skills

Client focus

Initiative

Judgement

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years
• At heights
• Cold / refrigerated

Tasks

• Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns
• Hire, supervise and schedule staff
• Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns
• 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
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Establish work schedules and procedures

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Equipment and machinery experience

• Backhoe
• Chain saw
• Pick-up truck
• Small engine equipment
• Sod cutter

Area of specialization

• Lawn care
• Grounds maintenance
• Landscape construction

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Workplace information

• On the road job
• Commission
• Gasoline paid
• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer

Support for persons with disabilities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment

Support for Veterans

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities