Foreperson/lead Hand

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

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday