Horticulture Foreman

Houston Landscapes; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Horticulture Foreman, where you will lead a dedicated team in creating stunning outdoor spaces. This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, requiring a deep understanding of horticulture and softscape installation. You will manage all aspects of horticultural installations, ensuring safety and quality while mentoring your crew. With competitive hourly wages and a supportive team culture, this is an exciting opportunity for those passionate about landscaping excellence and career growth.

Benefits

Health & Dental Benefits

Career Advancement

Supportive Team Culture

Paid Training

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in horticulture and landscape installation.
• Proven ability to lead and train crews on residential and commercial sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead softscape installation and manage horticulture crews onsite.
• Ensure job site efficiency, safety, and quality.

Skills

Horticulture Knowledge

Softscape Installation

Crew Management

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

3-5 years in Horticulture

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Tools

Skid Steer

Mini-Excavator

Job description

About Houston Landscapes

Houston Landscapes Ltd. is a leader in sustainable and innovative landscaping solutions in British Columbia. Our reputation is built on a commitment to safety, quality, and professionalism, delivered by a team that truly cares about the work we do.

As a Horticulture Foreman, you’ll lead onsite planting operations and work closely with our team to create award-winning outdoor spaces. This hands-on leadership role is perfect for someone with a deep understanding of horticulture, softscape installation, and crew management, who’s ready to contribute to a growing, values-driven company.

Position Overview

The Horticulture Foreman is responsible for managing all aspects of horticultural installations, including plant layout, pre-planting, and planting, while ensuring job site efficiency, safety, and quality. The Foreman leads the planting crew, coordinates with internal teams and clients, and ensures that all tasks are performed to a high standard. This is a leadership role requiring deep horticultural knowledge, effective communication, and the ability to guide a team through complex residential and commercial landscape projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Execution & Site Management

• Lead softscape installation and horticulture crews onsite from start to finish.
• Manage pre-planting, planting, mulching, staking, and softscape installations.
• Ensure labor efficiency, site organization, and pace targets are consistently met.
• Receive and inspect plant deliveries, ensure correct plant handling and layout.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas.
• Safely operate and inspect trucks, skid steers, and mini-excavators.
• Assist in craning materials as needed.
• Execute and enforce jobsite safety protocols and required documentation.

2. Leadership & Team Development

• Mentor and train assistant foremen and crew members in plant care and jobsite efficiency.
• Enforce adherence to Houston Landscapes’ core values and work standards.
• Conduct daily huddles, toolbox talks, and safety meetings.
• Provide feedback, conduct verbal discipline when needed, and escalate formal issues appropriately.

3. Communication & Coordination

• Communicate effectively with Project Managers, Landscape Architects, and clients, while elevating communication to the Horticulture Manager or supervisor as needed.
• Maintain thorough documentation of schedule changes, material usage, and on-site decisions.
• Keep the Horticulture Manager informed of site progress, crew needs, and client feedback.
• Coordinate and attend onsite meetings, nursery approvals, and project hand-offs.

4. Administrative Duties

• Submit accurate daily timecards, receipts, material units installed, and subcontractor slips.
• Participate in project completion reviews and post-job reporting.
• Review P&L reports and completion summaries to identify improvement areas.

5. Health & Safety

• Ensure all team members comply with WorkSafeBC and internal safety protocols.
• Report incidents/near misses to the Safety Manager.
• Complete and file safety documents including FLHAs, toolbox talks, and equipment inspections.

6. Process Improvement & Support

• Contribute to the development and improvement of internal systems and procedures.
• Participate in company functions, performance evaluations, and department initiatives.
• Assist with warehouse and nursery organization as required.
• Ensure all responsibilities are clearly handed off when unavailable or on leave.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in horticulture and landscape installation.
• Proven ability to lead and train crews on residential and commercial sites.
• Strong knowledge of softscape install techniques and plant health care.
• Experience operating light machinery (skid steer, mini-excavator) and vehicles.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License required.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication and crew leadership abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and time management.
• Thorough understanding of safety procedures and compliance.
• Comfortable using technology for reporting and communication.
• Ability to interpret planting plans and landscape drawings.
• High attention to detail, pride in work quality, and customer-focused mindset.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage: $33 – $37 (depending on experience)
• Health & dental benefits available after 3 months and successful completion of probation
• Career advancement in a growing, high-performance company
• Supportive, values-driven team culture
  

Why Join Houston Landscapes?

• Work with an award-winning team passionate about landscaping excellence.
• Build stunning outdoor spaces with innovative tools and systems.
• Access career development, paid training, and a structured pathway for growth.
• Join a supportive, fun, and hard-working team that values leadership and respect