Landscape Crew Lead/ Foreman / Supervisor

Garden City Tree and Landscape; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscaping company in Victoria is seeking a Landscape Crew Lead to oversee construction projects. You will work hands-on with your team to ensure high-quality installations and support their development. The ideal candidate will have extensive landscape construction experience and a Class 5 driver’s license. Benefits include extended health care, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Extended Health and Dental Benefits

Training and mentorship

Monthly team gatherings

On-site Free Parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in landscape construction, including hardscape and softscape installation.
• Willingness to learn and teach.
• Hands-on knowledge of steps involved in landscape installation.

Responsibilities

• Complete landscape construction projects from start to finish.
• Interpret and execute work based on blueprints and site plans.
• Support your team with training and motivation.

Skills

Landscape construction experience

Leadership abilities

Reliable and physically fit

Communication skills

Comfortable with machinery

Education

Class 5 driver’s license

Job description

Overview

Landscape Crew Lead/ Foreman / Supervisor – Garden City Tree & Landscape Ltd.

We’re looking for a Landscape Construction Leader who thrives working alongside their team, leading by example with boots on the ground. This role involves supporting a construction crew to deliver high-quality hardscape, softscape, and irrigation installations. The right candidate brings a positive attitude, takes and gives direction well, and motivates those around them.

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on with your crew to complete landscape construction projects from start to finish.
• Lead by example, creating a positive and productive work environment.
• Assist with and guide activities like site grading, paver and retaining wall installation, planting, irrigation, and other construction tasks.
• Support your team with training, instruction, motivation and collaboration.
• Interpret and execute work based on blueprints and site plans.
• Maintain safety practices and support a safe job site for everyone.
• Communicate with project managers and coordinators to keep work on schedule.
• Help track daily job progress using company software.
• Assist with winter services (anti-ice/snow removal) as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in landscape construction, including hardscape and softscape installation. Irrigation experience is a plus.
• Leadership experience or a desire to grow into a leadership role.
• Reliable, physically fit, and able to work in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to learn and teach—this role is about working with your team, not just directing them.
• Hands-on knowledge of the steps involved in landscape installation (pavers, walls, planting, irrigation, etc.).
• Ability to read and work from blueprints or site plans.
• Confidence in using small machinery and construction tools (skid steer, Walk-behinds, mini excavators in a landscape setting).
• Comfortable using basic software tools.
• Class 5 driver’s license required.

Benefits

• Quality work clothing
• Extended Health and Dental Benefits
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company
• Training and mentorship from experienced landscapers
• On-site Free Parking
• Access to in-house mulch and soil for personal use
• Free coffee from our in-office machine
• Monthly team gatherings with food and beverages on Garden City
• A supportive, friendly and safe work environment

Compensation

$33 - $45 per hour depending on skills and experience.

Schedule

• Regular: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
• Seasonal Hours (May 12 to September 28, 2025): Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Work Location

Different Greater Victoria work sites.

Our Core Values

• Respect for Individuals
• Personal Accountability
• Quality Work
• Safe Work Environment
• Peer support
• Client experience

About Us

Garden City Tree & Landscape Ltd. is a leading landscaping company dedicated to creating beautiful outdoor spaces for our clients in Greater Victoria for over twenty years. We take pride in our commitment to quality craftsmanship with sustainable practices in landscape construction and vegetation management. We do this adhering to our core values, giving ongoing support to all of our people, by providing excellent wages, health benefits, the best equipment and ongoing training.