Foreman - Landscape Construction **OT OFFERED**

Gelderman Landscape Services; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Overtime pay after 44 hours

Full-time, year-round employment

Tuition and graduate program support

Growth and development opportunities

Monthly team events

Job summary

Gelderman Landscape Services is hiring a Foreman for Landscape Construction to lead hands-on projects and coordinate crews across Waterdown, Ontario. The role includes site improvements, drainage work, and repairs while operating skid steers and related tools.

The candidate will oversee travel between worksites, maintain safety standards, and ensure quality workmanship. A strong leadership background and valid G license are required for this permanent, on-site position.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years landscape construction experience.
• 3-4 years proven leadership experience.
• Ability to drive truck with trailer attached.
• Experience with hardscape and softscape projects in landscape rejuvenation, paving, drainage, and repairs.
• Experience with power tools and heavy equipment operation.
• Ability to read and follow designs, work orders, and material lists.
• Ability to apply necessary timelines per project plans.
• Valid G license.

Responsibilities

• Drives team to/from/between worksites where needed.
• Lead crew to complete landscape projects including rejuvenation and paving.
• Operate equipment such as skidsteer, excavator, saws, destumper, chipper.
• Interact with clients on site, delivering excellent customer service.
• Ensure team meets quality standards and resolve conflicts.

Skills

Leadership

Landscape construction

Truck with trailer

Equipment operation

Reading designs

Timeline management

G license

Tools

Skid steer

Excavator

Job description

Foreman - Landscape Construction **OT OFFERED**

Regular FT Manual Labor Waterdown, Waterdown, ON, CA

11 days ago Requisition ID: 1576

Salary Range: CA$30.00 To CA$35.00 Hourly

At Gelderman, we believe great work starts with great people. Since 1955, we have been known for delivering quality landscape maintenance, enhancement, and construction services with care, professionalism, and attention to detail. As a large and growing company in the green industry, we are proud to provide a supportive workplace, meaningful opportunities for development, and the potential for a rewarding long-term career. We value team members who enjoy working collaboratively, take pride in quality workmanship, and contribute to a positive experience for our clients and one another. We’re proud to offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Overtime Pay after 44 hours worked per week
• Full-time, year-round employment
• Tuition and graduate program support
• Ongoing growth and development opportunities
• Monthly team events

Foreman – Landscape Construction

We are seeking a Foreman to join our Landscape Construction team. In this role, you’ll lead your team in completing a variety of hands‑on landscaping projects, such as site improvements, drainage work, and repairs, while operating equipment like skid steers and other tools. You’ll also support your crew by coordinating travel between worksites and ensuring work is completed to a high standard. Additionally, you’ll help maintain a positive, safety‑focused environment by promoting proper use of protective equipment, upholding quality expectations, and addressing team dynamics as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Drives team to/from/between worksites where needed.
• Work with crew to complete projects such as landscape rejuvenation, paver lift & relay on sidewalks or driveways, site drainage improvements, & fence repairs
• Operation of common equipment such as a skidsteer, excavator, stone & chain saws, destumper, chipper and various power & hand tools
• Interact with clients on site when needed, providing exceptional customer service in a polite and courteous manner.
• Responsible for ensuring team meets quality standards and facilitate conflict resolution between team members.
• Ensures team compliance with quality and safety standards
• Monitors proper use of required personal protective equipment on team

Qualifications:

• 5 - 7 years landscape construction experience
• 3 -4 years proven leadership experience
• Ability to drive truck with trailer attached
• Experience with hardscape and softscape projects such as landscape rejuvenation, paver lift & relay on sidewalks or driveways, site drainage improvements, & fence repairs
• Experience with power tools and heavy equipment operation.
• Ability to read and follow designs, work orders, and material lists
• Ability to apply necessary timelines per project plans
• Valid G license

This is for an open vacancy.

Accessibility: In our commitment to provide a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free, accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Any special accommodation needs required in order to allow you to participate in the hiring process to your full potential can be arranged in advance by contacting the Hiring Manager to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.