Landscape Construction Foreman/Woman

About us

Red Door Landscape Services Ltd is an established landscape business Victoria, BC. We pride ourselves in delivering unique landscape designs and strive to implement innovative work methods to improve the industry as a whole. Our goal is to offer the highest level in craftsmanship in all of our installations.

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities
• Wellness programs
• Safe work practices, including mental heath.
• Lively atmosphere

Thank you for taking the time to browse our ad. Red Door Landscape Design & Build is seeking an experienced landscape supervisor to help oversee aspects of our landscape build department. We are a full service Victoria, BC based landscape company that prides itself in delivering creative, tasteful and high quality installations to our clients. Our current crew is professional, inclusive, confident and enjoyable to work with. Red Door places emphasis on healthy work culture and we’re seeking like minded team members who want to build a career with a creative and energetic company focused on high quality results. The right candidate will have extensive practical experience in some or all of the following landscape related fields is necessary:

• Reading plans, site layout and grading

• Equipment operation

• Outdoor carpentry

• Hardscape installations

• Drainage

• Water features

• Irrigation

Job duties include:

• Managing the full extent of build projects including: labour and equipment, scheduling, sub contractor and material requirements

• Managing the safety, quality, and productivity of sites

• Reading, interpreting, and adapting in-house designs and site plans

• Assist in the planning of projects prior to production

• Supervise, coordinate and schedule a crew of 3-5 employees

• Coordination with other departments (irrigation, planting, maintenance) to efficiently execute projects

• Operate various tools and equipment including heavy machinery, jackhammers, laser levels, cut off saws, carpentry tools etc…

• Complete and submit project records on a daily basis including time and materials summary, expenses, equipment use etc.

• Maintain and enforce standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned company vehicles, machinery and job sites.

This is a role that relies on someone dependable and with extensive knowledge and confidence in the landscape industry. A valid class 5 drivers license is a must and candidates without one will not be considered. This position comes with a company vehicle and provisions for occasional office work.

Preference will be given to applicants with extensive hardscape experience (pavers, concrete, machine operation and materials handling).

Along with a resume and cover letter feel free to tell us a bit about yourself by email. Successful candidates will be contacted, but follow ups never hurt.

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $29.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application question(s):

• Approximately how many hours experience do you have on a mini-excavator?

Experience:

• Landscape Construction: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-02-05