Landscaping foreman / woman

Riverstone Management; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscaping company is seeking a dedicated landscape supervisor to oversee staff and manage construction projects. The role includes maintaining equipment, planning work schedules, and ensuring quality control in all maintenance tasks. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Health benefits and relocation assistance are also provided.

Benefits

Health benefits

Financial benefits

Free parking available

Learning / training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Must have valid driver's license and own transportation.
• Experience with landscape construction and equipment is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and schedule staff, manage landscape construction work.
• Plan, organize and conduct grounds maintenance tasks.
• Repair and maintain equipment and manage logistics.

Skills

Client focus

Judgement

Team player

Initiative

Tools

Backhoe

Chain saw

Sod cutter

Pick-up truck

Small engine equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Gloves

Job description

Company : Yorkshire Landscapes, 2182 Timber Ridge Crt, Saanichton, V8M 0C2, [phone],

Job Type : Permanent Full-Time (40 hr work week)

Salary : $35.00 to $40.00 hourly

Job details

Day, Flexible Hours, Morning, Overtime

Starts as soon as possible

Working hours from 07 : 30 to 16 : 00

Benefits : Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits

Overview

Languages

Education

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

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

Work setting

Relocation costs covered by employer

Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

• 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 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

• Equipment and machinery experience

Backhoe

Chain saw

Pick-up truck

Small engine equipment

Sod cutter

• Area of specialization

Lawn care

Grounds maintenance

Landscape construction

Additional information

• Security and safety

Driver's validity licence check

• Transportation / travel information

Valid driver's licence

Own transportation

Vehicle supplied by employer

• Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment

Work under pressure

Handling heavy loads

Physically demanding

Ability to distinguish between colours

Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Standing for extended periods

Bending, crouching, kneeling

• Own tools / equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Gloves

• Personal suitability

Client focus

Initiative

Judgement

Team player

Disability benefits

Paramedical services coverage

Mileage paid

• Other benefits

Free parking available

Learning / training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Transportation provided by employer

Variable or compressed work week

Who can apply for this job?

• The employer accepts applications from :

Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada

other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

How to apply

• Direct Apply

By Direct Apply

• How-to-apply instructions

Here is what you must include in your application :

References attesting experience

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying :

Are you available for the advertised start date?

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Are you willing to relocate for this position?

Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?