landscaping foreman/woman

Black Tar Construction; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Ottawa is seeking a full-time employee responsible for landscape construction. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and 2-3 years of experience. Responsibilities include overseeing planting projects, managing a team, and resolving any work-related issues. An important qualification is a valid driver's license. The position is on-site with no option for remote work.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Valid driver's licence necessary.
• Willingness to undergo a criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Direct planting of trees, gardens, and lawns.
• Hire, supervise, and schedule staff.
• Organize landscaping tasks and resolve work problems.

Skills

Team player

Work under pressure

Handling heavy loads

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Pick-up truck

Job description

Job details

• Salary 38.50 hourly / 35 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Day
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3441762

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• 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

Equipment and machinery experience

• Pick-up truck

Area of work experience

• Snow removal

Area of specialization

• Design
• Landscape construction

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Team player

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-12-10

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

Black Tar Construction

• Construction
• 1job posting advertised
• Medium-sized business(between 5 and 100 employees)