landscaping foreman/woman

Government of Canada; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization based in Metro Vancouver is seeking a skilled individual for landscape management. Responsibilities include supervising staff, planning projects, and ensuring quality maintenance of grounds. Candidates should have relevant education and experience, along with excellent communication and teamwork skills. A driver's license is required for frequent travel. This position includes health benefits and other financial perks.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Commission

Gasoline paid

Group insurance benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel frequently.
• Experience leading a team of 5-10 people.

Responsibilities

• Direct planting of trees, gardens, and lawns.
• Hire, supervise, and schedule staff.
• Plan and manage landscape construction work.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Initiative

Judgement

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Backhoe

Chain saw

Pick-up truck

Small engine equipment

Sod cutter

Skidsteer

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Responsibilities 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
• Skidsteer

Area of specialization

• Lawn care
• Grounds maintenance
• Landscape construction

Additional information 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
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Commission
• Gasoline paid
• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer