Landscape Foreman - Toronto, Canada - Novascape Contractors Ltd

Description

Novascape is a Unionized (Local 183) Commercial Landscape company located in Woodbridge/Vaughan area.

The ideal hire will have experience in completing commercial jobs that include excavation, planting, pavers, retaining walls, grading(soil and aggregate) and outdoor furniture installation.

We are looking for a foreman who has the ability to problem solve, communicate effectively, lead/motivate, support staff and develop working relationships within our company and the companies that we work alongside.

At Novascape we value our hard working,reliable employee's and aim to work together to create a better working environment for all involved.

Responsibilities:

• Foreman must be physically fit and able to work long days outdoors while supervising a landscaping, construction team.

years' experience as a foreman supervising a team and experience in construction landscaping.

• Driver's License with clean abstract.
• Foreman must have ability to drive pickup truck. (Provided by the Company)
• Foreman must be able to manage crews of 3 to 6 people.
• Commercial and highrise institutions landscaping construction.
• Minimal of a "G" driver's licence.
• Manage Material & Equipment requirements on day to day basis & coordinate with field superintendent.
• Fill out daily log books and keep track of delivery packing slips & paperwork.

Strong knowledge of the following:

• Laser Level & Site Layout
• Read blue prints & Specifications
• Able to operate Skid Steer, Excavator & Rubber tire loader
• All aspects of Landscape (Softscape & Hardscape)
• Must have keen attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize, multitask & organize
• Ability to take direction & guidance as required from Operations Manager
• Eager to learn
• Good verbal & written communication skills
• People person & excellent time management skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate members of crew

Please Note this isn't a Landscaping Maintenance/Gardening position

Job Types:
Full-time, Seasonal

Contract length: 9 months


Salary:
$35.00-$42.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Company car

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

Landscape Foreman: 2 years (preferred)


Work Location:
In person