Horticulture Foreman

Based in the beautiful Fraser Valley, VLG has been providing landscaping services for over 40 years. Being a family run business, you get to be a part of a team that really cares about each other and the environment around them. VLG is also a continuously growing company, which offers the ambitious individual plenty of room to advance to higher positions within the organization!

The Position

The Horticulture Foreman’s role is to lead, organize, and delegate the tasks required to complete landscape maintenance projects. You should be proficient with pruners, line trimmers, hand tools, as well as rakes, cultivators, and other hand tools in order to maintain our customers' beautiful landscapes. The company’s reputation of efficiency and quality will be reflected by how your crew operates.

Responsibilities

You are a critical part of making sure we complete our jobs on budget and on time. The work that your crew undertakes on a daily basis will be a key to ensuring that Vane Lawn and Garden is consistently providing world class landscape solutions to our customers. You will be responsible for the following accountabilities:

Lead the gardening team with a focus on being on time and on schedule

Maintain and care for vehicles and machinery

Report the progress of each job, including your supervisor

Track hours

Ensure safe practices are consistently followed on site

Participate in other hands-on and leadership duties as required by the company

Position Requirements

To be considered for this role, you should be able to demonstrate the following:

At least 2 to 3 years' experience in landscape maintenance with recent experience leading maintenance crews

You are able to motivate your team using positive and empowering techniques

Landscape industry certification is an asset but not mandatory for this position

A valid Driver License in good standing

Ability to drive a pick-up truck and pull a trailer is a definite asset

VLG is known as a professional, well established, and trusted company. The behaviours of staff members are a huge influence on our reputation and help us continue to be who we are today. If you are looking to be part of something bigger, to grow with us, we would love to hear from you! We can't wait for you to join us and help maintain the beautiful earth we call home!