Horticulture Foreperson

**Job Description**:
**JOB TITLE**:HORTICULTURE FOREPERSON

**DEPARTMENT**:COMMUNITY SERVICES

**POSTING NUMBER**:105526

**NUMBER OF POSITIONS**:1

**JOB STATUS & DURATION**:Full Time Permanent

**HOURS OF WORK**:40 hour workweek

**LOCATION**:170 Clark Blvd.

**SALARY GRADE**:5

**HIRING SALARY RANGE**:$84,403.00 - $94,954.00 per annum

**MAXIMUM OF SALARY RANGE**:$105,504.00 per annum

**JOB TYPE**:Management and Administration

**POSTING DATE**:July 11, 2023

**CLOSING DATE**:July 24, 2023

**AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY**:
Reporting to the Supervisor, Horticulture, ensures the most efficient use of personnel, equipment and materials in the provision of horticultural services for small trees, shrub beds, annual and perennial flowerbeds, landscape construction and special displays. Provides leadership, plans, co-ordinates schedules, recruits, trains, evaluates and supervises staff
- Plans, co-ordinates, schedules, recruits, evaluates and supervises the Horticultural Services staff
- Inspect all work areas to ensure productivity, proper operation, cleanliness and safety
- Respond to all public and internal enquiries regarding trees, shrubs and flowers and initiates follow-up action as required
- Provide direction and supervision to contractors, including the preparation and enforcement of contract specifications, analysis of performance and the approval for payment
- Inspect and grant or deny acceptance of all plant material installed by private contractors
- Participate at meetings with internal and external customers regarding the maintenance, usage or protection of City trees, shrubs or floral displays.
- Maintain open communication with the Supervisor through both regular verbal and written reports on current crew status
- Train staff to ensure current techniques, procedures and equipment is being utilized to ensure compliance while meeting the business needs of the Corporation.
- Assist in preparation of operating and capital budget as they relate to horticulture.
- Prepare, monitor and control the annual department-operating budget.
- Recommend training and on-site procedure changes, as required due to regulatory updates to ensure safety and compliance.
- Promote the organization’s programs and services through attendance at exhibits and trade
- Provide on-call foreperson services on a rotational basis with other divisional forepersons, as and when required

**SELECTION CRITERIA**:
**EDUCATION**:

- Post-secondary Diploma or Certificate in Parks Management, Arboriculture, Horticulture Science or equivalent

**REQUIRED EXPERIENCE**:

- Minimum three (3) years of practical field experience in urban horticulture
- Two (2) years team lead or supervisory experience in a unionized environment

**OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS**:

- Must possess a “Exterminator License” from the Ministry of the Environment;
- Good written and verbal skills are essential
- Knowledge of the use/operation of computers, including MS Office; City Works, Hanson’s “Information Management System” an asset
- Excellent customer service/public relations skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Must possess a valid Ontario “G” Driver’s Licence
- Good performance and work record
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- Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria._

**Alternate formats will be provided upon request.**

**Interview**:Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

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As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.