landscaping foreman/woman – Calgary
Job Description
Posted on August 27, 2024 by Employer details Auswide Enterprises Inc
Job details
- Location Calgary, AB
- Workplace information On site
- Salary 26.15 hourly / 32 to 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
- Day, Weekend, Over time, On Call, Flexible Hours, Early Morning, Morning
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies1 vacancy
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Hot
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns
- Hire, supervise and schedule staff
- Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns
- Resolve work problems by providing technical advice to increase the value and functionality of a property
- Schedule events, programs and activities
- Schedule work
- Plan and direct grounds maintenance
- Plan and estimate labour and materials
- Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls
- Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work
- Maintain work records and logs
- Tender and administer contracts
- Repair and maintain equipment
- Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
- Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
Supervision
- 1 to 2 people
- Contractors
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- Chain saw
- Pick-up truck
- Small engine equipment
Area of work experience
- Snow removal
Area of specialization
- Lawn care
- Tree service
- Grounds maintenance
- Landscape construction
- Garden centre
Additional information
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Enhanced reliability security clearance
- Driver’s validity licence check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Large workload
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves
- Safety vest
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Other benefits
- Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Transportation provided by employer
- Parking available
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
How to apply
By email
This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- 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?