Commercial Landscape Construction Foreperson

1 day ago

Cobourg, Canada Cressman Tree Maintenance & Landscaping Ltd. Full time

Cressman Tree Maintenance & Landscaping Ltd. is a family-owned and operated company which has grown in the Cobourg area since February 1984. With close to 40 years in the business, we are an established company with steady growth and are looking for qualified people who can help us continue that trend.

In the role of Commercial Landscape Construction Foreperson you work well with others, take pride in your work, and can deliver a high standard of workmanship in an efficient manner. You are a motivated individual who enjoys working outdoors on a daily basis and are skilled in the operation of various landscape construction heavy equipment. You will be responsible for a team of 2-5 people and will report directly to the Operations Manager / President. This is seasonal work, however, you could work year-round as a part of our Winter maintenance team.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Interact with clients in a professional and courteous manner
- Provide guidance to team members regarding daily duties
- Communicate with client and supervisor to ensure job satisfaction is achieved
- Follow planned landscaping designs to execute commercial landscape construction projects
- Safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment
- Properly complete all required paperwork in a timely manner
- Ensure compliance with company health and safety training and reporting requirements
- Required to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
- At minimum, a valid G license, but preference will be given to those with an AZ license. A clean driving record is also required
- Must be willing to work 40-50 hours per week and some weekends depending on work load
- Other duties may be assigned as required

**Desired Skills and Experience**:

- 5+ years’ experience in commercial landscape construction
- 5+ years’ experience operating various heavy equipment
- Prior experience in a leadership/foreperson role is preferred
- Knowledge of hardscape, softscape, carpentry, excavating, grading, drainage and snow removal
- Experience using equipment such as loaders, skid steers, mini excavators, excavators, dozers and other landscape tools and equipment
- Ability to read and follow construction drawings and plans
- Ability to consistently lift a minimum of 50lbs
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently, as part of a team and follow instructions as given
- Must be safety conscious
- Skill to troubleshoot solutions when problems arise
- Excellent team player
- Great communication skills
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Must be enthusiastic and willing to learn new skills
- Must be punctual and personable
- Will receive WHMIS and other compulsory Health and Safety training

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 8-9 months

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 50 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Do you have your own transporation as a means to get to work?
- Please list all heavy equipment you have intermediate to advanced skill in operating.
- Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?

**Experience**:

- Landscape Construction: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-04-11
Expected start date: 2025-04-14

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