Are you an experienced Landscape Professional wanting to make a transition out of the field?

Is continuous improvement and being part of an excelling business with opportunity for growth what you've been looking for?

As an industry leader, we are looking for someone who has worked in the field and developed a passion for landscaping, who strives for excellence, likes to be challenged, is growth-oriented, and thrives in a hardworking, fast-paced environment.

Job Description:

Title:Performance Management Specialist

Reports To: HR Manager / Personnel Team

Job Summary & Impact:

This role involves a strategic and analytical Performance Management Specialist to help drive a culture of continuous feedback, employee growth, and organizational excellence. This role is key in designing, implementing, and evolving performance management frameworks that align individual goals with company strategy, foster accountability, and support employee development. Like all Para Space career opportunities, there is room to grow in this position while making a positive impact!

Company Summary:

Since August 1, 1979, Para Space Landscaping is a multiple award-winning leader in the Canadian landscape industry. We have been built on care for those we work for and those who work here. Our comprehensive and proactive services include maintenance, installation, irrigation, and plant health care.

• Living Wage Certified Employer
• Voted One of the Best Landscaping Companies to Work for in North America
• National Landscape Award of Excellence
• BC Landscape Award of Excellence
• Consumer Choice Award Best Landscaping Company in Vancouver
• Healthy Workplace Award
• Green for Life Award (Granville Island, Langley Memorial Hospital)
• Planet Environmental Improvement Award
• Finalist in The City of Burnaby's Business Awards for Healthy, Diverse and Inclusive Workplace and Business of the Year Categories

OUR MISSION

• Enhancing the environment with reliable, high quality landscape services.
• Cultivating lasting relationships with our clients and team.
• Leading our industry with integrity and innovation.

OUR VISION

• Being recognized as the best and getting there with the best.

OUR VALUES

• Fulfil our clients high expectations with high performance.
• Embody the essence of teamwork.
• Creating a meaningful impact in everything we do.

OUR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

• We deliver peace of mind to our clients through proactive communication and unparalleled service systems.
• Our proactive, comprehensive services and innovative solutions will enhance any landscape.
• We have a world class team of educated and accredited landscape horticulturists.
• We provide opportunities for motivated individuals to grow personally and professionally in a healthy working environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Performance Management Design & Execution

• Develop and manage the companys performance management cycle (goal setting, check-ins, performance reviews, feedback loops).
• Partner with managers and leaders to ensure effective application of performance tools and practices.
• Drive alignment of individual, team, and organizational goals through OKRs or similar methodologies.
• Ensure consistency and fairness in performance evaluation processes across departments.

Training & Support

• Educate managers and employees on performance management processes, tools, and best practices.
• Provide coaching and support to leaders on giving feedback, performance conversations, and development planning.
• Create resources and facilitate workshops to embed a feedback culture within the organization.

Data & Analytics

• Monitor performance data and analyze trends to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities.
• Prepare reports and insights for leadership on performance outcomes and effectiveness of the program.
• Use data to refine performance strategies and recommend improvements.

Continuous Improvement & Projects

• Work on strategic HR projects related to performance, talent development, or leadership programs.
• Collaborate with the L&D and Culture teams to ensure performance ties into broader people initiatives.
• Keep up with industry trends and bring forward innovative approaches to performance enablement.

General

• Work cooperatively to foster a harmonious working relationship with all co-workers.
• You would be responsible for completing reports and other paperwork as associated with these projects and as assigned.
• You would be required to complete weekly task lists and schedules and would have weekly meetings with your manager.
• You would be required to report to management with an EDR (end of day report) outlining all the tasks and hours spent for the day.
• You are encouraged to participate in at hoc managerial committees whose purpose is to advance our company.

Training and Education:

• Landscape industry experience
• HR work experience is an asset
• Previous leadership, customer service and administrative experience required
• Post secondary relating to horticulture is an asset
• Post Secondary relating to business or HR are an asset
• Proficient with MS Office software (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, AI, Microsoft Teams)
• Experience with an HRIS (BambooHR) an asset

Qualifications:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Organized
• Diligent
• Thorough and detail oriented
• Excellent time management
• Solution oriented
• Punctual, trustworthy and reliable
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal English communication skills
• Strong business correspondence writing skills
• Feedback oriented
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment, and deliver timely results
• Positive and professional team attitude
• Mindset for success
• Ability to strike the balance between supporting the team and achieving business objectives
• Flexible availability (evening and weekend work as required)
• Valid Class 5 or 7 BC Drivers License
• Personal vehicle
  

Compensation, Work Environment & Perks:

• Full-Time Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm (evenings and weekends as required to attend company events and fulfill personnel and team needs)
• Office space at the head office but expected to work in field to see staff on occasion
• Competitive wages
• 4% paid vacation
• Education and tuition sponsorship
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Free in-house seminar program
• Extended health care
• 100% prescription drugs
• Dental care (100% basic coverage, 60% major coverage, annual max of $3500)
• Vision care ($700 every two years)
• Paramedical ($1000 per category per year)
• Travel insurance
• Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)
• Employee assistance program
  

Take the next step in your career and join Para Space as we preserve the beauty and function of landscapes, along with providing positive environmental benefits to the communities we live and work in. Some of our famous job sites include Granville Island and Guildford Town Centre!

Please note, this position will require you to work in the field on crew periodically throughout the year to gain a full understanding of the Para Space way and what the landscaping role here entails.

You will be required to put in time outside of regular work hours as per the career path presented to you when offered the position. This is a process that will allow you to grow within the role and industry as a professional which you will be supported through.

We would have quarterly meetings to discuss performance and advancement opportunities. We would have annual performance reviews to discuss wages. Increases would be dependent on your performance, responsibilities, and workload.

Read more about a rewarding career with us here!