Job Description

Hours to be worked per week: 30 hours per week

Benefits:

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Overtime after 30 hours per week

Training and Apprenticeship programs

Employee retention bonus programs

Vacancy: 1 vacancy

Education Requirements: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Language Requirements: English

Experience: Minimum of 2 years to less than 3 years of working experience in the related field and industry

Terms of Employment: Seasonal, full time

Start date: As soon as possible

Employment Conditions: On site – work must be completed at the physical location and there is no option to work remotely. Shifts can be Evening and Morning or anytime during the day.

Work Settings: Landscaping Industry

Transportation/ Travel information: Valid driver's license (Class 5)

Own Vehicle

Clean Driver’s abstract

Supervision:

Working groups

Experience and Specialization:

Equipment and machinery experience:

Powered lifting equipment

Computer and technology knowledge:

MS Windows
MS PowerPoint
MS Excel
MS Office
MS Outlook
MS Word
MS Access

Areas of work experience

Landscaping
Field supervisory experience
Experience operating landscaping and construction equipment such as skid teers, tractors, backhoes, etc.

Area of specialization

Landscape Construction
Project management

Personal Suitability:

Excellent oral communication
Initiative
Client focus
Judgement
Team player
Flexibility
Ability to multitask

Additional information:

Security and safety:

Criminal record check
Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Fast paced environment
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Large workload
Ability to work independently
Strong customer service and conflict resolution skills
Ability to effectively oversee the work activities of direct reports
Health and safety oriented
Must have steel toed boots

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kgs (50 lbs)

JOB DUTIES:

Large-scale landscape installation, including residential communities, city parks, green space, and large commercial developments.
Coordinate, manage, and motivate the day-to-day activities of crew members and sub-contractors.
Participate in construction activities and support your team in accomplishing daily production targets.
Implement operating methods and procedures designed to improve productivity and product quality with guidance from the Superintendent.
Review all project specifications, the scope of work, and site conditions with the Superintendent and help establish project schedules and priorities.
Identify hazards and other potential obstacles during project construction and recommend potential solutions.
Responsible for the overall health & safety of crew members and job site, including training, incident reporting, and enforcement.
Provide coaching, training, and performance evaluation, and communicate job expectations to direct reports.
Identify needs for supplies, materials, & equipment and report to the Superintendent at the beginning of each week.
Identify requirements for tools & equipment and ensure their availability prior to project construction.
Accountable for assigned trucks, trailers, bobcats, and other tools/equipment to ensure their safe operation and maintenance.
Conduct daily reviews of project production status with the Superintendent and resolve on-site operational, human resource, and technical problems to minimize the impact on project schedule and budget.
Develop and maintain client relationships for each project and ensure that any issues that can affect the contract are reported to the Superintendent.
Attend project meetings as a representative of the company.
Provide daily production & activity reports, communication logs, and other relevant information and documents to the Superintendent.
Prepare and approve all daily timesheets for crew members and ensure time is coded to the proper job costing.
Practice, encourage, and enforce company corporate values.
This is a working supervisor position, must be able and willing to get your hands dirty with the rest of your team.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Compensation: Please note that the wage will be subject to the prevailing wage in AB for NOC 82031 at the time of hiring.

HOW TO APPLY:

By email – info@precisionscapes.ca

Here is what you must include in your application:

Proof of the requested certifications
Cover letter

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

Are you available for the advertised start date?
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?

Who can apply for this job:

a Canadian citizen
a permanent resident of Canada
a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Precisionscsapes Ltd.

Open Positions

Landscaping Supervisor NOC 82031