Foreperson

Position Type:
Regular Full Time (RFT)

Closing Date:
August 18, 2025

Salary/Wage Range:
$37.60 - $39.58

Union:
CUPE Local 44

Working for the City of Burlington

A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.

We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.

Hours of Work

40 hours per week

Department

Roads, Parks & Forestry

Location

Position Overview

This position reports to the Supervisor of Horticulture and is a working foreperson position. This position will provide guidance to crews regarding procedures, equipment, and work methods, and assists in the planning and scheduling of all resources necessary to carry out horticulture programs.

Responsibilities

This position will be responsible for:
- Coordinating, executing, and providing input to horticulture programs, services and/or processes.- Instructing, training and orientating staff in all aspects of the job and providing feedback on performance.- Auditing and monitoring work progress, reviewing maintenance schedules and performing inspections to ensure standards are met regarding work performed on horticultural assets.- Interpreting and providing guidance on planting plans and designs for landscape maintenance and installation of new developments.- Investigating and responding to inquiries from the general public, emergency services, as well as other departments, senior management and members of Council.- Operating and performing minor maintenance on various types of motor vehicles and equipment.- Liaising with and overseeing work of contractors to ensure compliance with health and safety standards and contractual obligations.-
- Complying with requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Highway Traffic Act, Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7, Federal, Provincial and City regulations, policies and procedures.- Performing the role of a stand-in Supervisor on occasions when the Supervisor is not available. This may include on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

You have a diploma in Horticulture and 3 years of related horticulture experience. You also have knowledge and experience with Book 7. You are physically able to perform the required duties of the position and work in all weather conditions. This position requires you to work shifts including weekends, holidays and standby and overtime.

Proven experience in the following areas will help you be successful in this role:
- Staff supervision, including training and monitoring work performance- Effective interpersonal, customer service and problem-solving skills that allow you to manage and respond to issues relating to staff and the public.

A valid Class DZ driver’s licence is required with an acceptable driver’s abstract (no more than three (3) driving related convictions or an accumulation of no more than three (3) demerit points in the previous three (3) years prior to the date of hire). Applicants without a DZ license must be willing to obtain a Class DZ license within six months of starting in this position.

Additional Information

Accommodations

if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Note to Applicants: