Landscaping Foreman/woman

  • Portage la Prairie
  • Go Green Lawn E Landscaping Inc.

Work Term: Seasonal

  • Work Language: English

  • Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week

  • Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate

  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

  • or equivalent experience Work site environment :

  • Outdoors

  • Hot Work setting :

  • Relocation costs not covered by employer

  • Willing to relocate Tasks :

  • Plan and direct grounds maintenance

  • Organize and direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns

  • 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

  • Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies

  • Resolve work related problems Supervision :

  • 1 to 2 people

  • 3-4 people Equipment and machinery experience :

  • Chain saw

  • Front end loader

  • Pick-up truck

  • Small engine equipment

  • Sod cutter Area of specialization :

  • Landscape construction Transportation/travel information :

  • Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities :

  • Fast-paced environment

  • Work under pressure

  • Tight deadlines

  • Handling heavy loads

  • Physically demanding

  • Manual dexterity

  • Attention to detail

  • Ability to distinguish between colours

  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

  • Standing for extended periods

  • Bending, crouching, kneeling Own tools/equipment :

  • Steel-toed safety boots

  • Gloves Personal suitability :

  • Client focus

  • Excellent oral communication

  • Initiative

  • Judgement Screening questions :

  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? Financial benefits :

  • Bonus Other benefits :

  • Free parking available

  • On-site amenities