LANDSCAPING FOREMAN (NOC 82031)

Employer: Westwood Landscapes Inc.

Employer address: 101-1126 Douglas Road

Burnaby, BC V5C 4Z6

Position name: Landscaping Foreman

Location of work: 101-1126 Douglas Road

Burnaby, BC V5C 4Z6

And throughout the Lower Mainland

Nature of position: Permanent, full-time (40-45 hours per week)

Wage: $26-$32 per hour depending on experience, with an overtime rate of 1.5 times regular rate above 40 hours per week

Vacation: 4% in lieu of paid vacation days

Language required: English, spoken and written

Other benefits: Extended medical benefits including dental upon completion of 3 months probationary period

Number of openings: 3

How to apply: Please send your cover letter and resume and indicate “Landscaping Foreman” on the subject line, attention Alastair Brown, by email to alastair@westwoodlandscapes.ca

JOB DUTIES. The following duties will be performed in this position:

Implement and allocate tasks to landscaping workers
Manage and coordinate the landscape projects with other work unites according to priorities and plans
Plan and construct landscaped environments on commercial and residential construction sites throughout the Lower Mainland. Estimate materials and labour requirements for individual contracts.
Create and maintain work schedules and procedures
Resolve work-related conflicts and problems when they arise
Order supplies and materials as needed
Supervise and train workers in job duties and company policies.
Oversee and assess landscape sites.
Work in outdoor, all-weather conditions.
Perform physically demanding tasks, such as shoveling dirt/gravel, installing tiles/frames, moving pavers, wheelbarrowing back and forth, digging trenches, etc.
Follow safety regulations on-site and attend training programs as needed
Regular interactions with coworkers and office staff, as well as other trades and safety personnel, will be required.

REQUIREMENTS. The successful applicant will possess, at a minimum, the following skills and experience:

At least one year of proven experience as a landscaper is required.
Experience in the type of work supervised is required.
A valid Class 5 Driver’s License is preferred.
Applicant must be well-organized and professional, with attention to detail.
Applicant’s demeanour and attitude must be appropriate for a client-facing position.

We would like to thank you for your interest in this position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Westwood Landscapes Inc.

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