Landscape Construction Supervisor

Job Number: 1

Contract   |  Burnaby, British Columbia   |  Posted on Apr 02, 2019

Landscape Construction Supervisor

 

Do you want to work for an awesome company that values and appreciates their employees? Are you someone that enjoys working with their hands and likes to stay active? If so, here is an awesome opportunity to launch or further your landscaping career with one of BC’s top landscaping companies.

 

JOB SUMMARY

We currently seek a passionate and reliable individual with the right skills and knowledge to join our friendly team of professionals in the role of Landscape Construction Supervisor. The primary function of the role is to lead and train happy teams to install landscapes efficiently to a high standard.  https://www.paraspaceinc.com/careers

 

What will YOU be doing?

  • Install high quality soft (Plant, soil, sod, stone installation, renovation pruning, occasional maintenance type work, etc.) and hard landscapes (Pavers, retaining walls, wood work, irrigation etc.)
  • Logistics of materials and equipment for each job
  • Plan and organize daily tasks for your crew
  • Communicate plans and progress reports to management
  • Provide training, instruction and feedback to staff
  • Operate equipment (paver saw, sod cutter, skill saw, plate compactor etc.)
  • Provide friendly, helpful, professional customer service
  • Complete daily paperwork accurately and submit on time
  • Operate and maintain a work truck, stock tools, materials and equipment
  • Ensure safe work practices
  • Work cooperatively to foster a harmonious working relationship with all co-workers and other departments
  • Continually upgrade horticultural knowledge through in-house and outside education

 

Does this sound like YOU?

  • Practical experience and knowledge installing soft and hard landscapes and leading crews
  • Valid Class 5 Drivers License
  • Industry accreditation (preferred)
  • BC IPM Pesticide Applicators Certificate
  • Level 1 First Aid
  • Punctual, trustworthy, and reliable
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and deliver timely results
  • Positive and professional team attitude
  • Customer service experience an asset
  • Physically demanding, hands-on work
  • Ability to lift at least 50 lbs
  • Combination of standing, sitting, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Ability to perform landscape maintenance related tasks as required

 

Why should YOU work for us?

  • Year round, full time employment
  • Weekends and holidays off
  • Performance based increases
  • On-the-job training
  • Ample opportunities for advancement
  • A variety of tasks, work locations and teammates
  • Work on locally based crews, go directly to job site from your home
  • Learning new things and being challenged daily
  • Working with a great team in a positive workplace culture

 

 

Perks

  • Competitive wage ($25.76-29.75+ hourly)
  • Benefits and RRSP (after 3 months)
    • MSP, Extended Health Care Expenses, Dental Care, Vision Care, etc.
  • 4% paid vacation
  • Company Vehicle
  • Company Events
  • Education sponsorship

 

About us

Since opening our doors 40 years ago, Para Space is proud to be an award-winning leader in the Canadian landscape industry. We are the most accredited landscape firm in British Columbia and have grown our operation through our hard work, efficiency, innovation, and by enhancing the well-being of our employees. Being a COR certified company recognized by WorkSafeBC, we always put safety first!

 

Serving Metro Vancouver: Burnaby, Van, North Van, New West, Surrey, Langley, Tri-cities, Richmond

Para Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all our employees! Candidates: Please note we thank all applicants for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.


Job summary

Company

Para Space Landscaping Inc.

Job Type

Contract

Location

Burnaby, British Columbia

Start Date

May 01, 2019