Forest Ridge Landscaping Looking for Foreman at Uxbridge, ON Full Time

Job description

Forest Ridge Landscaping is a family-run landscape design, installation and maintenance company for over 25 years. We work on a variety of contracts throughout GTA and surrounding areas, with commercial, municipal and residential landscaping projects including hardscaping, softscaping, paving, earthworks, site servicing, grading, retaining walls, planting, and sodding.

Why Join Our Team?

· Secure, year-round opportunities available.

·Opportunity to develop and refine your skills.

· Supportive, team-based approach to reaching work goals.

· Competitive wages with consistent hours.

· Benefits plan for full-time employees.

· Basic medical, dental, vision care, prescriptions 80% coverage

· COR Certified.

We are currently looking for: Construction Foreperson

Our Ideal Candidates Possess All or Most of The Following:

· Demonstrated ability to read and interpret landscape drawings and plans required and construction drawings, perform takeoffs, establish and monitor levels (laser, GPS, etc.)

· Working knowledge/proficiency with landscape construction and horticultural materials (incl. operation of equipment, installation of various plant materials, etc.).

· Experience with carpentry for the completion of concrete forms, fences, decks, pergolas, arbors, etc.

· Experience with natural and precast stone for the completion of walkways, retaining walls, patios, decorative walls, etc. is required

· Experience with machinery and grading works for a variety of items (concrete, asphalt, retaining walls, interlock, etc.) and knowledge of associated tools & materials required

· Familiarity with concrete (flatworks, structural and/or decorative walls, etc.) is an asset

· Effective planning, scheduling, productivity, time management and record keeping skills.

· Active engagement in mentorship, training, and coaching opportunities.

· Experience working within our industries: commercial, municipal and residential landscape construction.

· Ability to accurately assign duties and tasks with timelines to work crews.

· Check, lubricate, refuel and clean variety of equipment, report any malfunctions to Shop Manager or Operations Manager.

· Complete daily logs, various reports and progress logs.

Position Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Foreperson.
• 2-3 years of experience leading a crew
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, clean abstract (D/A/Z license as well as previous truck/trailer experience a definite asset).
• Willingness to work extended hours/Saturdays.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Salary: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Skilled Labor: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driver’s License (preferred)