Landscape Construction Team Leader

Perm, Full-time

Location: Northwest of Kingston, ON

Pay: $27.00 - $32.00/hour (based on experience)

Monday to Friday

Shift: day shift from 7am, onsite

Must drive and have valid driver's license

Perks & Benefits:

• Performance bonuses
• Extended health and dental care
• Gas allowance
• Company phone
• Professional growth & development opportunities
• Work with a tight-knit, passionate team

Position Summary:

Our client, a leading expert in crafting high-end outdoor living spaces, is seeking an experienced Landscape Construction Team Leader. This role involves collaborating with designers, architects, and contractors to transform outdoor environments with precision and creativity. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience, strong leadership, and a genuine passion for horticulture and construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret construction blueprints
• Perform accurate site measurements and layouts
• Supervise and lead a team of 2-3 workers
• Build retaining walls and features using natural stone and interlocking pavers
• Conduct softscape installations: soil grading, planting, lawn installation
• Install and troubleshoot outdoor lighting systems
• Manage full landscape construction project life cycles
• Uphold safety, productivity, and quality standards
• Provide excellent on-site customer communication

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in landscape construction
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Strong ability to interpret and execute construction plans
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Interest in long-term growth within landscape construction
• Knowledge of plant species and landscape equipment
• Valid G-class driver's license (A or D license an asset)

Working Conditions:

• Outdoor work in varying weather (heat, cold, rain)
• Physically demanding tasks including heavy lifting and extended standing
• Requires bending, kneeling, climbing, and manual labor
• Regular driving to and from client sites