Foreperson Parks Technical Services

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada City of Toronto Full time

Job ID: 36998

Job Category:
Buildings, Property Operations & Real Estate

Division & Section:
Parks, Forestry & Recreation, PFR Parks

Work Location:
Emery Yard (27 Toryork Drive), Nashdene Yard (70 Nashdene)

Job Type & Duration:
Full-time, Permanent

Hourly Rate and Wage Grade:
$ $39.95, TF4025, wage grade 10.

Shift Information:
Monday to Friday, 6:30am-3:00pm, 35 hours per week

Affiliation:
L79 Full-time

Number of Positions Open: 2

Posting Period: 17-Nov-2023 to 01-Dec-2023

Major Responsibilities:

  • Under the direction of the Parks Construction Supervisor, the incumbent will be responsible for the supervision of staff, contractors and equipment, for parks improvement, snow removal, development/redevelopment projects, and annual maintenance and required repairs for such as play equipment, shells, park furnishings, sport field bleachers and baseball backstops etc.
  • Reviews preliminary plans for parks development and redevelopment and provides comments to Park Designers regarding construction requirements and specifications.
  • Prepares grading and landscaping plans, working drawings, construction standards, quantity takeoffs and cost estimates.
  • Performs surveying duties (run levels and bearings, record readings, convert to elevations), calculation of crosssections, field staking and marking. Liaises with Divisions and Sections involved in projects.
  • Estimates the labour, material and equipment requirements for projects and prepares requisitions and purchase orders (RPGS) for materials and equipment.
  • Schedules and coordinates deliveries and trade services.
  • Arranges for stakeouts with utility companies.
  • Monitors and records the progress of projects and repair/maintenance assignments.
  • Performs field inspections of job sites, checks onsite safety as it pertains to the O.H.S.A., and ensures work is done according to plans and specifications. Reports expenditures to the supervisor for recording purposes
  • Assists with the preparation and monitoring of budgets
  • Consults with trades personnel, designers, etc. regarding problems in projects. Provides onthejob training and instructions to staff.
  • Assists with planning.
  • Investigates and prepares reports and summaries on operational issues.
  • Prepares written reports, timesheets, staff assessments, workers' compensation forms and accident/injury forms, work orders and requisitions.
  • Resolves daytoday issues.
  • Provides support to staff and monitors health and safety in the workplace including safety grams.
  • Communicates with Division staff, City Divisions, outside agencies and the general public verbally and in writing. Attends community meetings.
  • Drafts and administers contracts for service, including providing direction and monitoring (contract compliance, work progress, health and safety) of contractors

Key Qualifications:

  • Considerable experience in all aspects of landscape construction. Considerable experience with landscape construction practices (e.g., carpentry, masonry, hard surfaces, grading, horticulture).
  • Considerable experience in reading and interpreting landscape and construction drawings and
- specifications

  • Considerable experience in the safe and efficient operation of all landscape constructionrelated vehicles and equipment, (e.g., backhoe, Bobcat, dump truck, stone saw, transit/laser level, carpentry tools).
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class "G" Driver's License and must qualify for the City's equipment operating permits and requirements, and the ability to obtain a Province of Ontario Class "D" Driver's License with a "Z" Endorsement within six (6) months of placement.
  • Must possess a diploma from a recognized institution in Landscape Architectural Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience.

You must also have:

  • Ability to work effectively with Colleagues and other city staff at all levels, contractors, and members of the public.
  • Ability to use a work order system, prepare purchase orders (RPGS), and MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel and MS Access).
  • Ability to direct staff and private contractors.
  • Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, Collective Agreements and other legislation related to this position.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare accurate and concise operation reports.
  • Ability to prepare and monitor budgets.
  • Ability to plan, prioritize, organize and work with mínimal supervision.
  • Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, contractors, members of the public and elected officials.
  • Physically able to perform the required duties of the position and to work in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to work weekends and overtime as may be required.

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