Journeyman Landscape Supervisor jobs in Cochrane, Alberta

As a Journeyperson Landscaper, you will work with the Operations Team to ensure that project expectations from the client and the company are met. At OGW, client satisfaction is our number one priority. They dream it, we build it. The Journeyperson Landscaper has advanced classification as a Journeyperson or other professional certification recognizing their status as leaders in their industry. They have extensive experience demonstrating Master Level skills as well as exposure to alternative skills enhancing their contribution as Craftspeople. They are expected to monitor, consult and lead all aspects relevant to their expertise (sales, planning, construction, training, and safety).

Responsibilities Include:

Utilize expertise to lead and / or support project objectives and company goals
Support management Team with trade related business strategies for productivity and efficiency
Monitor and advise any other employees working in the trade
Ensure installation of all construction materials effectively and efficiently
Review, monitor and ensure ordering and delivery of job specific materials and supplies
Ensure, operate & provide basic daily maintenance for all equipment, trailers & tool
Maintain, evaluate and improve quality constructions standards per Quality Installation Practices
Support Project Manager with daily communication and onsite accountability to project objectives
Ensure timesheets, receipts, slips and other paperwork are completed in detail and submitted in a timely manner
Monitor and effect productive daily work procedures, resolve construction problems, and customer concerns with the assistance of field team
Encourage and provide mentorship for training and apprenticeship
Provide technical consult for Sales and Planning
Generate and/or review technical drawings/sketches
Generate and/or review estimates
Support Project Manager with scheduling and allocation of resources
Assist with staff and client general inquiries as required
Actively pursue sales and marketing opportunities
Review, pursue and supervise existing and potential suppliers and sub-trades
Actively seek learning opportunities to improve skill sets and Safety procedures
Ensure all administrative duties required for project specific documents are accurate and complete

Requirements & Qualifications:

Industry related certification – Journeyperson or equivalent classification
10+ years’ experience as a Journeyperson Landscaper
Mastery Level skills
Equipment operator experience (5000+ hours on excavator, mini-excavator, skid steer, and backhoe)
Vehicle operator experience (5000+ hours in dump truck [1 ton or higher], truck and trailer [16’], and picker truck)
Team player with the ability to work with diverse trades
Ability to read construction plans, including elevations, and section drawings
Training and production in alternative skills
Proficient in MS Office
Demonstrates critical thinking and problem solving skills
First Aid and completion of Courses in Trade specific safe practices
Leadership traits with advanced communication skills
Ability to accept and provide direction, initiate feedback and perform with accountability
Anxious to learn and encourage trade specific learning of others
Committed to being on time and prepared
Must be flexible to working overtime
Adapts well to challenging environmental conditions
Capable and motivated to handle demanding, repetitive physical labour for extended periods of time
Adept at manipulation of all tools, apparatus and materials relevant to their trade (may require additional certification)
Participate in performance review process
Maintain a positive attitude and productive character
Valid Driver’s License