Foreperson - Hamilton, Canada - Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds

Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

BNP is a leader in the development of natural playgrounds. We're committed and passionate about sharing our expertise and insight into design, construction, and manufacturing.

Our team includes award winning designers, architects, planners, educators, and manufacturing experts who are united in their commitment to creating outdoor spaces that support child development through immersive experiences with nature.

We consider ourselves very fortunate to be the team who gets to produce the parts and pieces for the amazing play spaces for our clients.

Seeing the kids enjoy the spaces we create is the reason why we are all here.

Are you looking to join a growing and innovative company that is focused on authentic nature play and sustainability' Do you enjoy fast-paced environments that have multi division collaboration and projects that span across North America'

About the Company
Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds was established in 2005 in Dundas, Ontario.

Since its inception, our company has experienced rapid growth, touting a current roster of over 50 employees across North America.

Our focus has been to establish ourselves as the leader in authentic nature play, connecting children to nature through play.

Our expertise ranges from optimal child development and sustainable sourcing practices to creating play spaces that comply with the CSA and ASTM playground standard and that exceed the AODA for accessibility.

Job description

We are looking for an experienced
Landscape Construction Foreperson who will be responsible for leading the build and installation of natural playground components for various clients in public and private settings.

The Landscape Construction Foreperson will assist the Project Manager in planning, organizing, executing, and documenting the builds.

If you have the following qualifications then this job is for you:

At least five years experience in the landscaping industry
At least two years experience as a foreman
At least five years experience operating equipment (Mini-Ex, Skid Steers etc)
Expert job site organization
Workflow planning
Ability to lift at least 50lbs
Ability to travel occasionally up to 3 weeks.
Ability to work Saturdays when needed
Valid G license
Clean Driver's abstract

Preference will be given to anyone with one of the following attributes, or more:

You have examples of superb organization ability and meticulous attention to detail
You excel in project scheduling and planning
You have experience working with a chainsaw
You can confidently read blueprints and site plans
You have obtained a valid AR license

Daily Tasks

Follow and enforce health and safety policies
Report into Operations management who may not be local
Prioritizing tasks, managing timelines, and budgets
Scheduling and delegating tasks as well as motivating and disciplining crew
Ordering materials from vendors and scheduling material dropoffs
Using machinery and power tools to build playground components
Working in a team environment and meeting installation deadlines

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.