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Foreman/Woman, Landscaping
Posted on Apr 06, 2021 by Jade Landscape & Design
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Location Edmonton, AB
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Earnings $25.00 to $32.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
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Work Hours 44 hours per week
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Position Permanent Full Time
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Vacancies 1  Vacancy
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Closing Date Apr 20, 2021
Employer
Jade Landscape & Design
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Equipment and Machinery Experience
- Sod cutter
- Small engine equipment
- Pick-up truck
- Fans and blowers
- Concrete saws
- Chain saw
- Backhoe
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Additional Skills
- Plan and estimate labour and materials
- Maintain work records and logs
- Read blueprints and drawings
Area of Specialization
Landscape construction
Type of Heavy Equipment Operated
- Backhoe excavator, loader
- Bobcats
Specific Skills
- Resolve work related problems
- Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
- Repair and maintain equipment
- Organize and direct construction of fences, decks and walls
- Organize and direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns
- Establish work schedules and procedures
- Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work
Security and Safety
Driver's validity licence check
Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Work Site Environment
- Outdoors
- Hot
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Valid driver's licence
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Large workload
- Tight deadlines
Ability to Supervise
- Contractors
- 3-4 people
Personal Suitability
- Initiative
- Team player
- Excellent oral communication
- Client focus
- Judgement
How to Apply
Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.
Important notice: This job posting has been provided by an external employer.The Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada are not responsible for the accuracy, authenticity or reliability of the content.
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Interest in supervising and hiring staff; and in controlling the operations of maintenance services
- OBJECTIVE
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Interest in organizing and directing the planting and maintenance of trees, gardens, lawns, shrubs and hedges, and the construction and installation of fences, decks, patios, walkways and retaining walls
- METHODICAL
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Interest in co-ordinating information to plan and estimate the materials and labour requirements for contracts
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