Landscape Construction Foreperson - Markham, Canada - Geoscape Contracting

Geoscape Contracting

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Markham, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Why Work for Geoscape?

We offer competitive wages;
We take pride in motivating, training and developing one another;
We are constantly seeking bigger and better challenges;
We offer yearend performance based bonuses;
We provide mileage reimbursement
We subsidize medical and dental benefits and group retirement savings plan;
We provide secure and longterm employment opportunities;
You have the opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing company

Geoscape Contracting is a pioneer in the green industry specializing in landscape construction for many large commercial and urban developers, with projects spanning across the GTA. We dedicate ourselves to all aspects of commercial landscaping, including but not limited to; softscaping, hardscaping, grading, retaining walls, plant installation, sodding, terraseeding, park construction and trucking.

Working Foreperson

Duties & Responsibilities:

Maintains safety as being the number 1 priority in all activities;
Interprets and lays out job site according to the drawing provided by landscape architect. Including, but not limited to, planting beds, trees, pathway and park construction, retaining walls, etc.;
Provides updates to Project Manager on the progress and evolving needs of the site;
Ensures and monitors daily maintenance/inspections are carried out on all site equipment;
Contributes to a team atmosphere actively engages in training/coaching Geoscape employees to ensure a safe, energetic, engaged, and skilled workforce;
Effectively communicates with coworkers, supervisors, client groups, and the general public;
Invested in the success of the project and helps with any tasks that require assistance/attention.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Minimum of 2 years experience in a supervisory role within the landscape industry;
Knowledge of planting and hardscape techniques as well as construction best practices;
Landscape Technician Diploma and other applicable certifications considered an asset;
Possesses full Ontario Driver's License with a clean abstract;
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.;
Ability to safely operate applicable machinery and hand tools;
Demonstrates the ability to lead teams, problem solve and manage time effectively.

Start Date, Spring 2024

We thank everyone that applies, however only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$30.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits: