landscaping foreman/woman

Government of Canada - Western; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a skilled individual for a landscape construction role in Vancouver. Responsibilities include supervising a team, planning maintenance and construction projects, and ensuring efficient operations with a focus on quality and productivity. Candidates should have relevant experience and be comfortable working outdoors and under various physical conditions.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years experience in landscape construction.
• Experience operating heavy machinery such as backhoes and forklifts.
• Ability to supervise and manage a small team.

Responsibilities

• Hire, supervise and schedule staff.
• Plan and direct grounds maintenance and landscape construction work.
• Maintain work records and logs.

Skills

Supervision

Client focus

Initiative

Excellent oral communication

Attention to detail

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Backhoe

Forklift

Skidsteer

Tractor

Chain saw

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Supervision
• Construction

Responsibilities Tasks

• Hire, supervise and schedule staff
• Schedule events, programs and activities
• Schedule work
• Plan and direct grounds maintenance
• Plan and estimate labour and materials
• 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

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience

• Backhoe
• Chain saw
• Forklift
• Front end loader
• Pick-up truck
• Small engine equipment
• Sod cutter
• Tractor
• Tractor mower
• Skidsteer

Area of specialization

• Landscape construction

Additional information 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

Personal suitability

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