Landscaping Foreman/woman

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 to 50 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: 5 years or more
**Work site environment**:

- Outdoors
- Hot
**Tasks**:

- Hire, supervise and schedule staff
- Plan and estimate labour and materials
- Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work
- Maintain work records and logs
- Read blueprints and drawings
- Establish work schedules and procedures
- Repair and maintain equipment
- Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
- Resolve work related problems
**Supervision**:

- 3-4 people
**Equipment and machinery experience**:

- Front end loader
- Pick-up truck
- Small engine equipment
- Sod cutter
- Tractor
**Area of specialization**:

- Landscape construction
**Security and safety**:

- Driver's validity licence check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence
- Vehicle supplied by employer
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Large workload
**Own tools/equipment**:

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

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

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

- Dental plan
**Financial benefits**:

- Gasoline paid
**Long term benefits**:

- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Transportation provided by employer