Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

R Havery landscaping; Blackstock; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Extended health care

Job summary

R Havery landscaping is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Foreperson (Supervisor/Team Lead) based in Blackstock, ON. This full-time, year-round role leads a crew in outdoor environments across Durham Region, with 40–50 hours weekly and a compensation of $30–$40 CAD/hour.

The position emphasizes hands-on leadership, safety, and efficient task delegation, with on-call winter snow operations and access to comprehensive health and dental benefits after a 3-month probation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional landscaping experience.
• Proven ability or readiness to supervise/team lead.
• Strong communication, detail-oriented mindset, and resilience in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Crew management and on-site supervision.
• Manage workflow and task delegation.
• Enforce safety protocols and high workmanship standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Overview

• Position Title: Grounds Maintenance Foreperson (Supervisor / Team Lead)
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Guaranteed year-round stability across all seasons)
• Compensation Structure: $30.00 – $40.00 per hour (Commensurate with experience)
• Expected Hours: 40- 50 hours/ week
• Benefits Package: Comprehensive Health & Dental Benefits activated automatically following the successful completion of a 3-month probationary period.
• Primary Location: Based out of Blackstock, ON, servicing properties across the broader Durham Region.
• Work Environment: Fast-paced, 100% outdoor environment requiring active, hands-on leadership in all weather conditions—from peak summer heat to demanding winter snow storms.
• Schedule & Hours: Standard daylight hours during the landscaping season, shifting to on-call, weather-dependent hours during winter snow-clearing operations to ensure 24/7 property safety.

Why Join Us?

• Stable Employment: Enjoy stable, year-round employment throughout both busy landscaping and demanding snow seasons.
• Growth & Support: Work in a highly supportive environment that provides career advancement opportunities.
• Top-Tier Tools: Gain access to reliable, modern equipment to ensure tasks are completed safely and efficiently.
• Premier Team: Join a growing, premier all-season grounds maintenance company dedicated to high-quality standards.

Supervisor & Team Leadership Focus

• Crew Management: Serve as the direct supervisor on-site, leading, motivating, and guiding a dedicated crew through daily operations.
• Operational Oversight: Bridge the gap between hands-on field operations and management by managing workflow and task delegation.
• Quality & Safety Control: Enforce high workmanship standards and strict safety protocols across all warm-weather landscaping and winter snow removal jobs.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional landscaping experience is required.
• Leadership Background: Proven ability or clear readiness to step directly into a supervisory/team lead role.
• Traits: Strong communication skills, a sharp eye for detail, and the resilience to lead an outdoor crew in all weather conditions.
• License: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record preferred (for operating facility vehicles, plow trucks, and travelling between properties).

Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Experience:

• Landscape maintenance: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person