Non-trades Foreperson - Surrey, Canada - School District #36 (Surrey)

School District #36 (Surrey)

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Surrey, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Non-Trades Foreperson - Grounds Utility

Grounds Maintenance Department

Regular full-time CUPE position

The Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples: The q? íc?? y? - Katzie, the q'wa: n??'?n? - Kwantlen and the SEMYOME - Semiahmoo First Nations, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.

Surrey Schools values an inclusive school district where equity is deeply embedded, and diversity welcomed.

We acknowledge the profound responsibility we all have in ensuring that our schools and district sites foster an atmosphere where everyone feels secure, respected, and valued.

Our commitment to providing a quality education extends beyond academic excellence; we are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families.

Our identity, as Surrey Schools, is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and tolerance and recognizes the importance of diversity of identity and thought.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Surrey Schools, recipient of the BC Top Employers and Canada's Greenest Employer awards, is the largest school district in BC and the second largest employer in Surrey.

Spread across one of the fastest-growing cities in British Columbia, Surrey Schools provides quality education to over 80,000 students with 124 schools sites and a variety of other learning facilities, offering a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students.

The Surrey School District team of approximately 13,000 employees works tirelessly every day to ensure that children are getting the best start they can, providing the preparation to be our leaders of tomorrow.

Reporting to the Manager and Assistant Manager in the Grounds Department, the Utility Foreperson is responsible for directing, supervising, and coordinating the day-to-day work of Grounds Utility employees under various classifications, as well as contractors.

The incumbent will carry out and assist in estimating, planning, obtaining licences or permits, scheduling work, ordering materials, scheduling delivery of materials to job sites, supervision of work, evaluation and training of employees under the foreperson's supervision, maintaining records for job costing and operating computer equipment to input and retrieve data.

The Grounds Department offers staff great work-life balance with a shift of 7am-3pm, Monday to Friday, exceptional quality tools and equipment, a well-maintained fleet of vehicles and a beautiful District Facilities Centre with an on-site gym located in the heart of Surrey.

Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 plus vocational courses or training from a recognized Institute relevant to the position;
Two years recent related working experience including supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience;
A valid unrestricted Class 5 BC Drivers' license;
A valid CSA Playground Inspectors Certificate;
Knowledge of methods, equipment, materials, by-laws, occupational hazards, and safety precautions used in construction;
Exceptional leadership, coaching, communication, problem solving, and organizational skills;
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing and the ability to understand and carry out oral/written instructions accurately with mínimal supervision;
Physical stamina to carry out the duties of this position in all weather conditions;
Experience in a unionized environment an asset;

This is a unionized position that offers a 37.5 hour work week with an hourly wage rate of $37.55, plus an excellent benefit package including Municipal Pension, health, vacation and sick benefits.

Note:
Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.