Landscape Construction Foreman (Commercial)

Ghent Landscape; Petersburg; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck

Group benefits

RRSP matching

EAP

Year‑round work

Job summary

Ghent Landscape is seeking an experienced Landscape Construction Foreman to lead our commercial construction team. You will supervise crews, interpret drawings and specifications, plan daily activities, and coordinate with general contractors and multiple trades.

You will prioritize safety, quality workmanship, and on‑time project delivery while mentoring junior team members and ensuring compliance with OHSA policies on site.

Qualifications

• Experience leading landscape construction crews on commercial sites.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, grades, and specifications.
• Strong focus on safety, productivity and quality workmanship.
• Excellent communication with project leaders and trades.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise landscape construction crews on commercial job sites.
• Interpret and execute work based on drawings, grades, elevations, specifications, and project details.
• Coordinate daily site activities including crew direction, material requirements, equipment needs, and sequencing.
• Coordinate site activities with general contractors, site superintendents, inspectors, suppliers, and other trades.
• Communicate daily progress, site challenges, schedule impacts, and upcoming needs with Site Superintendents and Project Managers.
• Ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within scope, and to quality standards.
• Maintain clean, safe, organized job sites and enforce safety policies.
• Operate landscape equipment including skid steers, mini‑excavators, loaders, and power tools.
• Mentor crew members on techniques, safety expectations, and workmanship.
• Submit crew timesheets for payroll and job costing.

Skills

Leadership

Drawings interpretation

Project planning

Safety focus

Communication

Tools

Skid steers

Mini‑excavators

Compactors

Power tools

Job description

Ghent Landscape is looking for an experienced Landscape Construction Foreman to join our Commercial Construction team!

The Landscape Construction Foreman is responsible for leading landscape construction crews and overseeing day-to-day site operations on commercial projects. This hands‑on leadership role ensures projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to company quality standards while coordinating effectively with Construction Managers, internal teams and stakeholders, and other trades.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise landscape construction crews on commercial job sites.
• Interpret and execute work based on construction drawings, grades, elevations, specifications, and project details.
• Coordinate daily site activities including crew direction, material requirements, equipment needs, work sequencing, and workflow planning.
• Coordinate site activities alongside general contractors, site superintendents, inspectors, suppliers, and other trades as required.
• Communicate daily progress updates, site challenges, schedule impacts, and upcoming project needs with Site Superintendents and Project Managers.
• Ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within scope, and to company quality standards.
• Maintain organized, clean, and safe job sites while enforcing company safety policies and OHSA requirements.
• Operate and oversee the use of landscape construction equipment including skid steers, mini‑excavators, compactors, loaders, and power tools.
• Identify and troubleshoot site conditions, grading concerns, access limitations, and construction conflicts to maintain productivity and project momentum.
• Coordinate deliveries, material placement, equipment movement, and site access to support efficient project execution.
• Mentor and train crew members on construction techniques, equipment operation, safety expectations, and quality workmanship.
• Complete required health and safety documentation including JSAs, site inspections, and incident reports.
• Accurately submit digital crew timesheets to support payroll processing and job costing.
• Represent the company professionally when interacting with general contractors, inspectors, suppliers, other trades, and the public.
• Other duties as reasonably assigned to support team and project success.

What We're Looking For

• Proven ability to lead a construction crew and maintain strong productivity on active commercial job sites.
• Confidence interpreting construction drawings, grades, elevations, specifications, and technical details to guide daily work activities.
• Ability to plan ahead for materials, equipment, labour, deliveries, and work sequencing to keep projects moving efficiently.
• Strong understanding of commercial job site expectations, including coordination with general contractors and other trades.
• Strong focus on job site safety, organization, productivity, and quality workmanship.
• Effective communication with Site Superintendents, Project Managers, crew members, inspectors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt to changing site conditions, schedules, and priorities while maintaining project momentum.
• Commitment to mentoring junior team members and contributing to a positive, team‑focused work environment.
  

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Ability to confidently lead a landscape construction crew and maintain strong productivity and team morale.
• Consistent delivery of work that meets company and project standards for safety, quality, schedule, and specifications.
• Effective coordination with general contractors, site superintendents, other trades, inspectors, and internal project teams.
• Ability to identify potential site challenges early and communicate solutions or concerns before they impact productivity or schedule.
• Commitment to maintaining organized, safe, productive, and well‑run job sites.
• Positive leadership approach that supports crew development, teamwork, accountability, and high‑quality workmanship.
  

Compensation & Benefits

• $34–$48 per hour, depending on experience
• Company truck
• Group benefits
• RRSP Matching
• EAP
• Year‑round work available
  

If you're an experienced landscape construction leader who takes pride in delivering high‑quality commercial projects, maintaining safe and productive job sites, and leading successful crews, we'd love to hear from you.

Due to continued company growth and an expanding project pipeline, we are adding new positions to our landscape construction crews.

Ghent Landscape is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications, with emphasis on selecting the best-qualified person for the job. Ghent Landscape does not discriminate against applicants based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial, or local law. If accommodation is required during the application or interview process, please contact 519-581-71 13.