Foreman - Parks and Open Spaces

1 month ago


Spruce Grove, Canada The City of Spruce Grove Full time

Competition Number:
- RR 2024 0015- Position Title:
- Foreman - Parks and Open Spaces- Job Number:
- J0124-1138- Job Type:
- Permanent Full Time- Division - Department:
- Planning & Infrastructure - Public Works - Parks & Open Spaces- Date Posted:
- January 26, 2024- Closing Date:
- February 11, 2024 at 10PM MST- Salary:
- $42.71/HourThe City of Spruce Grove is a fast growing, dynamic city committed to building and maintaining a fiscally responsible community that serves our residents, attracts visitors and promotes future growth. Through the actions of the Values We Live By, accountability, communication, leadership, integrity and respect are encouraged, while maintaining a work, play balance.

**Position Overview**:
Reporting to the Supervisor of Parks and Open Spaces, this working Foreman position is responsible to provide supervision, coordination, direction, and leadership duties for the operation and maintenance activities within the Parks and Open Space section of Public Works. This is a union position with the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE).

2024 Probationary Hourly Wage: $42.71
2024 Qualified Hourly Wage: $44.22

**Responsibilities**:

- Work Planning and Coordination- In conjunction with the Supervisor of Parks and Open Spaces, prioritize and assign work orders.
- Provides technical support and direction to Parks and Open Spaces employees.
- Aids in the development of plans, oversees and schedules work related to the specific programs.
- Ensures that the necessary equipment and materials required by the work team are available.
- Recommends to Supervisor of Parks and Open Spaces any changes to operational practices that may improve the services provided by the department.
- Ensures the appropriate systems of communication are followed so information is shared in an appropriate, accurate, clear, concise and timely manner.

Leadership- Plans, schedules, assigns, coordinates and monitors job assignments to employees.
- Coordinates regular meetings with employees to discuss work progress and employee concerns.
- Recommends initiatives to reduce operating costs, improving standards and effective use of resources.
- Coordinates with the public, contractors, suppliers, other Parks areas and other City departments on timing, location and type of work to be accomplished.
- Reviews and verifies time sheets and completes pertinent records.
- Assists in the recruitment of employees.
- Identifies training needs of employees to the Supervisor of Parks and Open Spaces.
- Ensures employees are trained and competent.
- Ensures compliance with internal bylaws, policies and procedures, including Provincial and Federal regulations and guidelines.

Parks OperationContract and Project Management- Coordinates various contractors/trades people and equipment ensuring adherence to OHS regulations, the City's policies and procedures and constructions standards/specifications.
- Works with relevant departments, agencies and groups to develop appropriate scheduling to reduce operational and public impact of project construction.
- Interprets construction plans and specifications and ensures completion of tasks and reports on correction of project deficiencies to Supervisor of Parks and Open Spaces.

**Qualifications**:

- Two (2) year diploma from a college or technical institute applicable to Parks.
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience in the tasks and operation of equipment assigned to the Parks and Open Spaces section.
- Minimum two (2) years in a leadership role preferably in a unionized environment.
- Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform the work.
- Possession of a valid Alberta Class 3Q Motor Vehicle Operator’s License (Drivers abstract satisfactory to the City is required).
- Position Description - Field Foreman - Parks and Open Spaces


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