Foreman - Landscape Construction **OT OFFERED**

Gelderman Landscape Services; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Overtime pay after 44 hours

Tuition and graduate program support

Ongoing growth opportunities

Monthly team events

Job summary

Gelderman Landscape Services in Waterdown, Ontario, is seeking a Foreman to join our Landscape Construction team. You’ll lead a hands-on crew on projects such as site improvements, drainage work, and hardscape installations while coordinating travel between worksites and ensuring quality workmanship.

This full-time, year-round role offers CA$30.00 to CA$40.00 hourly, overtime after 44 hours, tuition and graduate program support, and ongoing growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years landscape construction experience.
• 3-4 years proven leadership experience.
• Ability to drive truck with trailer attached.
• Experience with hardscape projects and drainage work.
• Experience with power tools and heavy equipment operation.
• Ability to read and follow designs and material lists.
• Valid G license.

Responsibilities

• Drives team to/from/between worksites as needed.
• Lead projects such as large-scale landscape builds, patios, retaining walls, and drainage work.
• Operate equipment including skid steer, excavator, and power tools.
• Interact with clients on site, delivering exceptional service.
• Ensure quality standards and resolve team conflicts.
• Enforce safety and proper PPE usage.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team management

Reading designs

Power tools

Heavy equipment operation

Client interaction

Tools

Skid steer

Excavator

Chipper

Job description

Foreman - Landscape Construction **OT OFFERED**

Regular FT Manual Labor Waterdown, Waterdown, ON, CA

13 days ago Requisition ID: 1606

Salary Range: CA$30.00 To CA$40.00 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 large scale landscape new build construction, patios, retaining walls, pool coping, outdoor entertainment/ dining spaces, and drainage improvement.
• 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 projects such as large scale landscape new build construction, patios, retaining walls, pool coping, outdoor entertainment/ dining spaces, and drainage improvement.
• 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.