Creative Roots Landscaping Ltd
Location
Kelowna, BC | Canada
Job description
Do you have extensive experience building landscapes and leading crews under your shovel? Join our Construction Department as Foreman of hardworking, fun-loving teams building some of the most exclusive landscapes in Kelowna.
Creative Roots Landscaping designs, installs and maintains all aspects of high-end custom landscapes.
We are unique!We are an Open Book Managed company. Learn all aspects of landscaping and learn finance. Have a say in the annual planning and how we operate. Build relationships, and develop professionally and personally. Be part of something safe and great!
Working with our Landscape Project Manager, you will handle and oversee administration and scheduling duties for a construction team, provide support and encouragement to team members, promote team development through the comprehensive Creative Roots training program, and learn to think and act like an owner using our unique Open Book Management style.
At least 2 years of formal training or 5 years experience in the industry
Must hold a valid BC Driver’s License with a Heavy Trailer Endorsement
First Aid Certificate
Proven leadership skills
The ability to read a plan and do take-offs for materials
Able to run and manage crew of 3 or 4 workers through the installation of custom, high-end Landscape Construction installations from start to finish
Inspect all work being done to ensure it is of an acceptable quality
Ensuring all aspect of the site activities are done so in a safe manner
Paving Stones & Hydro pressed slabs
Flagstone Installation
Residential drainage systems
Natural stone rock wall installation (machine built and hand stacked)
All types of water features
Low voltage landscape lighting layout and installation
Irrigation system layout and installation
Softscapes
Skid Steer
Excavator
Plate Tamper
Jumping Jack
Transit Level
Brick Saw
Cut-off Saw
Etc.
Passionate about landscape construction and great service
Interest in learning about landscaping, people and business
Self-motivated, especially under pressure
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Able to effectively manage their emotions in the workplace
Communicate effectively and efficiently
Literate and likes to read
Works with urgency and purpose
Detail-oriented
Strong organizational skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Bold! Engaging! Entertaining!
Our Strong Culture is cultivated through our Core Values. Every employee is responsible for protecting and contributing to our culture by living these Core Values:
Obsess Over Great Service
Work Together
Prove You Care
Communicate
Be A Go-Getter
Be Creative & A Little Weird
All of this responsibility comes with a great compensation package that includes an additional stake in our Profit Share Plan along with a benefits package.
You can expect: Seasonal – Approx March 1 – December 15th – As a Foreman this may extend at either end of the season. Full time 45-55 hours per week. Competitive wages based on value and attitude you bring to the company. Typical range may be $28 – $35 per hour for this position.
Paid Overtime
Profit Sharing
Extended health benefits
Potential for advancement including partnership
Education in landscaping, business and leadership
Fun times, great culture and hard work
Non-smoking environment
Creative Roots Landscaping is not your typical landscaping company. Our culture, and your interest and ability to fit within that culture, is as important as the skills and experience you bring to the table.
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