Landscaping Foreman/woman

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 to 70 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: Experience an asset
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

- Outdoors
**Work setting**:

- Relocation costs covered by employer
**Tasks**:

- Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns
- Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns
- Plan and direct grounds maintenance
- Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work
- Maintain work records and logs
- 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
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
- Operate heavy equipment
- Maintain internal record-keeping system
- Co-ordinate project
- Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment
**Supervision**:

- 3-4 people
- Staff in various areas of responsibility
**Equipment and machinery experience**:

- Pick-up truck
- Small engine equipment
- Tractor mower
- Skidsteer
**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
- Tight deadlines
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
**Own tools/equipment**:

- Steel-toed safety boots
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Team player
- Leadership
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently a student?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- On-site amenities
- Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
- Wellness program