Work Term: Temporary
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment

OutdoorsDangerousAt heightsHotCold/refrigerated

Work setting

Relocation costs not covered by employerWilling to relocate

Tasks

Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawnsHire, supervise and schedule staffPlan and estimate labour and materialsPlan, manage and supervise landscape construction workMaintain work records and logsRead blueprints and drawingsRequisition or order materials, equipment and suppliesResolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product qualityTree removalSupervise crew membersPrune treesPlan and maintain production schedulesOversee safety of operationsOperate heavy equipmentOperate chainsaw to fell, delimb and buck treesMonitor safety conditionsEvaluate efficiency of production sites to determine adequacy of personnel, equipment and technologies usedResolve conflict situationsCo-ordinate, assign and review workSupervise and co-ordinate activities of workersSupervise train crew membersPlant and move treesReview work orders Participate in staff meetingsDetermine crew sizesComplete administrative duties

Supervision

5-10 people

Equipment and machinery experience

Chain sawPick-up truckChippers

Area of work experience

Stumping

Area of specialization

Tree service

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environmentWork under pressureTight deadlinesHandling heavy loadsPhysically demandingManual dexterityAttention to detailAbility to distinguish between coloursCombination of sitting, standing, walkingStanding for extended periodsBending, crouching, kneelingLarge workload

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

Excellent oral communicationInitiativeJudgementTeam playerEfficiencyLeadership

Screening questions

Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

Early morningEvening

Employment terms options

MorningDay

Timberscapes Tree & Plant Services

Open Positions

arborist foreman/woman