Foreman (Unionized - Landscape Construction)

1 month ago


Greely, Canada D&G Landscaping Full time

Looking for your next opportunity? We are hiring for Season 2023_

Reporting to the Project Supervisor(s), the Foreperson leads a full crew of skilled and general labour (including a Lead Hand) to execute the construction of landscape projects in accordance with design plans provided. They are responsible for the full and effective operation at site, including people leadership, health & safety and ensuring the crews have the equipment and materials they require.

The Foreperson will be responsible for reporting directly to project sites using a company-provided vehicle and may be required to move between job sites on a daily basis.

**Responsibilities**:
CREW LEADERSHIP (45% of time):

- Assign daily objectives to the crew in order to deliver completed projects on, or ahead of, schedule
- Mentor and motivate Lead Hands, Skilled and General Labourers to ensure crew effectiveness
- Represent and reinforce the values of the organization
- Supervise crew in the safe handling and use of equipment
- Ensure crew members have required training/certification for operation
- Track, approve and report attendance on a daily basis
- Performance manage attendance or performance issues of crew
- Ensure crew members are wearing PPE and adhering to D&G’s Health & Safety procedures
- Communicate any company updates to the crew on behalf of Supervisor’s, HR, Fleet Manager, etc.
- Provide input and participate in annual performance reviews for the crew

SITE OPERATION (45% of time):

- Review and ensure daily progress objectives are on track
- Plan and manage the schedule including arrangements for weather-related interruptions
- Place order to Dispatch by 3:30pm for the following day’s material and float requirements
- Maintain and report Health & Safety on-site, including site inspections and incident reports
- Ensure the site is inspected, properly prepped each morning and ready for the day
- Installation of hardscaping, topsoil, plantings, sodding, and associated maintenance/pruning
- Coordinate arrival/installation of hardscaping structures (e.g. benches, garbage cans, installations, etc.)

EQUIPMENT CO-ORDINATION (10% of time):

- Ensure availability of small tools and equipment on-site (e.g. quick cuts, jumping jacks, etc.)
- Ensure availability of day-to-day items (e.g. gloves, safety glasses, etc.)
- Ensure equipment is in safe working order and maintained daily (e.g. greased)
- Ensure daily completion of circle checks on any equipment in excess of 10 hp
- Work with Dispatch and Fleet Manager to ensure non-operational or unsafe equipment is serviced and substitutes are available to minimize down time

**Requirements**:

- 1-2 years in Construction Supervision (preferably Landscape Construction)
- Proven success understanding project scheduling/planning
- Sound knowledge of design drawings
- Ability to maximize efficiency (crew, work planning, etc.)
- Knowledge of landscape construction materials, processes and equipment
- Adaptability to quickly respond to changing demands
- Effective ability to communicate and influence people in differing situations
- Self-starter with the foresight to plan proactively
- Willingness to travel between sites, as required


  • Skilled Laborer

    1 month ago


    Greely, Canada D&G Landscaping Full time

    **About Us** D&G Landscaping is a commercial and institutional landscaping and heavy civil construction company based in Greely, Ontario. We are proud to have worked on some of the largest landscape construction projects in our nation's capital. Our projects include Parliament (West Block & Centre Block), Lansdowne Park, Rideau Street, Elgin Street,...

  • Skilled Laborer

    1 month ago


    Greely, Canada D&G Landscaping Full time

    Looking for your next opportunity? We are hiring for Season 2023!! Reporting to the Foreperson, Skilled Landscapers are responsible for building landscape projects that combine soft-scape and complex hard-scape features, in accordance with design plans provided. These projects will appear all over the Ottawa Region. They are responsible for reporting...

  • General Laborer

    1 month ago


    Greely, Canada D&G Landscaping Full time

    **About Us** D&G Landscaping is a commercial and institutional landscaping and heavy civil construction company based in Greely, Ontario. Our projects include Parliament (West Block & Centre Block), Lansdowne Park, Rideau Street, Elgin Street, multiple OLRT Stations to name just a few. We are proud to have worked on some of the largest landscape...

  • Skilled Laborer

    1 month ago


    Greely, Canada D&G Landscaping Full time

    **About Us** D&G Landscaping is a commercial and institutional landscaping and heavy civil construction company based in Greely, Ontario. Our projects include Parliament (West Block & Centre Block), Lansdowne Park, Rideau Street, Elgin Street, multiple OLRT Stations to name just a few. We are proud to have worked on some of the largest landscape...


  • Greely, Canada D&G Landscaping Full time

    **About Us**: D&G Landscaping is a commercial and institutional landscaping and heavy civil construction company based in Greely, Ontario. We are proud to have worked on some of the largest landscape construction projects in our nation's capital. Our projects include Parliament (West Block & Centre Block), Lansdowne Park, Rideau Street, Elgin Street,...

  • General Laborer

    3 weeks ago


    Greely, Canada D&G Landscaping Full time

    Looking for your next opportunity? We are hiring for Season 2023!! Reporting to the Foreperson, Skilled Landscapers are responsible for building landscape projects that combine soft-scape and complex hard-scape features, in accordance with design plans provided. These projects will appear all over the Ottawa Region. They are responsible for reporting...


  • Greely, Canada D&G Landscaping Full time

    Reporting to the Project Supervisor(s), the Foreperson & Lead-Hand lead a full crew of skilled and general laborers to execute the construction of landscape projects in accordance with design plans provided. They are responsible for the full and effective operation at site, including people leadership, health & safety and ensuring the crews have the...

  • Skilled Laborer

    1 month ago


    Greely, Canada D&G Landscaping Full time

    Reporting to the Foreperson, Skilled Landscapers are responsible for building landscape projects that combine soft-scape and complex hard-scape features, in accordance with design plans provided. These projects will appear all over the Ottawa Region. They are responsible for reporting directly to project sites and contributing to the construction of projects...

  • Construction Labourer

    1 month ago


    Greely, Canada Broadband Maintenance Inc. Full time

    **Broadband Maintenance Inc**. is a leading Telecommunications Construction company servicing customers in the Ottawa and surrounding area. We are currently seeking highly motivated Construction Labourers to join our growing business. We offer extensive training, opportunity for advancement, a competitive wage (commensurate with experience), as well as a...

  • Construction Labourer

    4 weeks ago


    Greely, Canada Broadband Maintenance Inc. Full time

    **Broadband Maintenance Inc**. is a leading Telecommunications Construction company servicing customers in the Ottawa and surrounding area. We are currently seeking a highly motivated Construction Labourer to join our growing business. We offer extensive training, opportunity for advancement, a competitive wage (commensurate with experience), as well as a...

  • Project Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Greely, Ontario, Canada D&G Landscaping Full time

    Salary: 120,000We are looking for a Project Manager who wants to grow and develop with us. Our company is a community staple when it comes to small and medium sized projects in the Ottawa and surrounding area in the construction and landscaping industry.With a heavy civil component in our projects we are looking for someone with a civil engineering...