LANDSCAPING FOREMAN/WOMAN
Requirements:
- At least 3 years hands on experience building landscapes
- Experience managing landscape projects and people
- Understand all aspects of landscape construction
- Able to operate a laser level, shoot grades and grade sites
- Well-versed in the life cycles and health issues of trees and plants
- Competent using hand tools, power tools like plate tampers and cut-off
saws, and earth moving equipment like mini-excavators and front end
loaders - An able body that can handle physical tasks all day long
- Carpentry skills are a bonus
- A class 5 driver’s license in good standing
- A working visa or permanent residency
- Excellent written and oral English skills
- Education: secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent
Duties:
- Lead demolition, site and soil prep, and grading efforts
- Lead installation of driveways, pathways, patios, rock walls etc
- Lead installation of gardens, trees and plants
- Lead outdoor carpentry projects like fences, decks and
pergolas - Plan your job (task sequencing/schedule) based on a project
brief and discussion with sales and operations team - Anticipate problems and plan ahead for needed materials,
equipment and/or assistance - Interact with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of job materials
- Set daily and weekly goals to ensure your crew meets targets
- Coach, teach and motivate your crew with the aim of improving
quality, productivity, safety and morale over time - Liase with client and/or general contractor on a daily basis as
needed - Look for extras and convert them into change orders when
appropriate - On occasion, assist with project estimating (labour and materials)
Benefits:
- $31 – $42/hour depending on qualifications and experience
- Instant eligibility for our company profit share program. If we hit or exceed our goals, you’ll share in the outcome.
- Overtime pay: 1.5x time for any hours greater than 40 worked per week
- Not industry standard
- Cell phone bill reimburse
- Weekly payroll
- During high summer months (late June through mid Sept), work 9 hour days and take every
- Second Monday off
- Access to subsidized shared staff accommodation during busy season if available. This could be a short-term landing spot for you while you sort out long-term accommodation.
- Support for ongoing training and education after one full year of employment
In-season use of a new company truck including insurance and fuel after one full season of employment.