Landscape Construction Foreman (Residential)

Ghent Landscape; Petersburg; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck

Group benefits

RRSP Matching

EAP

Year-round work available

Job summary

Ghent Landscape is seeking an experienced Landscape Construction Foreman to lead residential crews, oversee day-to-day site operations, and ensure work meets safety, quality, and schedule targets.

You will read drawings, plan materials and labor, coordinate equipment, mentor crew members, and communicate with managers and clients to keep projects moving.

This role offers year-round work with a company truck, benefits, RRSP matching, and a strong team culture.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a small construction crew on active job sites.
• Ability to read and interpret landscape drawings and grades.
• Strong planning, material, and labour coordination skills.
• Commitment to safety policies and OHSA compliance.
• Effective communication with managers, crew, and clients.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise landscape construction crews on residential sites.
• Interpret drawings, grades, and project specs to guide daily work.
• Coordinate materials, equipment, and workflow planning.
• Provide daily progress updates to Construction Managers.
• Ensure safety, on-time delivery, and quality standards.
• Mentor crew members on technique, safety, and workmanship.
• Submit health and safety docs and timesheets as required.

Skills

Leadership

Drawing interpretation

Planning & scheduling

Safety compliance

Communication with managers

Mentoring crew

Job description

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

The Landscape Construction Foreman is responsible for leading residential landscape construction crews and overseeing day-to-day site operations. This hands-on leadership role ensures projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the company's quality standards while supporting crew success and client satisfaction.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise landscape construction crews on residential job sites.
• Interpret and execute work based on construction drawings, grades, and project specifications.
• Coordinate daily site activities including crew direction, material requirements, equipment needs, and workflow planning.
• Communicate daily progress updates, site challenges, and schedule impacts with Construction Managers.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within scope, and to company quality standards.
• Maintain organized, clean, and safe job sites, enforcing company safety policies and OHSA compliance.
• Operate and oversee the use of landscape construction equipment including skid steers, mini-excavators, compactors, and power tools.
• Troubleshoot site conditions and adjust work plans to maintain productivity and project momentum.
• Mentor and train crew members on construction techniques, 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 clients, inspectors, suppliers, and the public.
• Report directly to assigned job sites and support overall team success as required.

What We're Looking For

• Proven ability to lead a small construction crew and maintain strong productivity on active job sites.
• Confidence interpreting landscape construction drawings, grades, and technical details to guide daily work activities.
• Ability to plan ahead for materials, equipment, and labour needs to keep projects moving efficiently.
• Strong focus on job site safety, organization, and quality workmanship.
• Effective communication with Construction Managers, crew members, clients, and inspectors.
• 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 on residential job sites.
• Consistent delivery of projects that meet company standards for safety, quality, and schedule performance.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, grades, and site layouts to effectively guide daily work activities.
• Proactive coordination of materials, equipment, and labour to keep projects progressing efficiently.
• Clear and professional communication with Construction Managers, crew members, clients, and inspectors.
• Commitment to maintaining organized, safe, and well-run job sites.
• Positive leadership approach that supports crew development, teamwork, and accountability.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $30 - $40 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 quality workmanship, safety, and leading a successful crew, 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, or 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 519-581-7113.