Landscape Foreman

Wilco Contractors Northwest Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Job stability

Team atmosphere

Training & Development

Corporate Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wilco Contractors Northwest Inc. is seeking an experienced Landscape Foreman to lead high-performing crews on streetscape, hardscape, and landscape construction projects in Alberta. The role offers year-round work, opportunities for growth, and the chance to work with a modern fleet and advanced tech.

You will manage field operations, ensure safety and quality, and mentor crew members while coordinating with the project team. This is a full-time on-site leadership position based in Alberta.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Landscape foreman.
• Demonstrable leadership and team management skills.
• Comfortable using tablets, construction software, and digital reporting systems.
• Ability to read construction drawings and survey information.
• Knowledge of landscaping fundamentals including grading and hardscape.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work to maximize productivity and meet project schedules.
• Hands-on involvement in field construction, planning, quantity verification, and safety.
• Communicate upcoming needs (materials, manpower, equipment) to the project Superintendent.
• Identify and resolve field issues before they impact production.
• Ensure work meets company standards and client expectations.
• Train and develop crew members while promoting safe work practices.
• Complete daily reporting, safety documentation, and equipment inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Reading drawings

GPS machine control

Digital reporting

Safety compliance

Tools

GPS machine control

Tablets usage

3D mapping systems

Job description

• Streetscape Construction

Build Your Career with One of Alberta's Leading Civil Contractors

Looking for more than just your next job? If you're an experienced Landscape Foreman who wants consistent year-round work, opportunities to grow, and the chance to lead high-performing crews using some of the newest equipment and technology in the industry, we'd like to meet you.

At Wilco Contractors Northwest Inc., we don't just build projects—we build careers. We're committed to developing our people through mentorship, leadership opportunities, and continuous learning while delivering some of Alberta's most exciting civil construction projects.

Why Join Wilco?

• Consistent, long-term employment with one of Alberta's most respected civil contractors
• Career advancement opportunities into leadership roles
• Work with a modern fleet of new and late-model CAT equipment
• Utilize the latest LiDAR technology, GPS machine control, and 3D mapping systems
• Competitive compensation
• Diverse, challenging projects that keep every day interesting
• A company culture built on Safety First, respect, accountability, and a true One Team mindset
• The opportunity to make a real impact—from project planning through successful completion

We're Hiring Leaders In:

• Hardscape Construction
• Streetscape Construction
• Landscape Construction

Whether you're an experienced Foreman ready for your next challenge or even a Lead-Hand looking to take the next step in your leadership career, we want to hear from you!

The Leader We're Looking For:

• You're someone people naturally follow
• You lead by example, communicate clearly, and believe that the best projects are built by strong teams.
• You create an environment where people take pride in their work
• You're organized, adaptable, and confident making decisions in a fast-paced construction environment while never compromising safety or quality
• Most importantly, you understand that great leaders build people just as much as they build projects

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work to maximize productivity and meet project schedules
• Being hands-on in field construction directly involved in all aspects of project construction including planning, construction, quantity verification, and safety
• Communicating to the project Superintendent upcoming needs for the project including materials, manpower and equipment
• Identify and resolve field issues before they impact production
• Ensure all work meets company standards, project specifications, and client expectations
• Ensures that all work is being done safely and in an efficient manner that maintains Wilco's excellent quality
• Train, coach, and develop crew members while identifying future leaders with a focus on Wilco procedures and safe work practices
• Complete daily reporting, safety documentation, equipment inspections, payroll, using modern field technology

Requirements

• Proven experience as Landscape foreman
• Successful completion of a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol test
• Demonstrable leadership skills
• Solid understanding of landscaping, tree and shrub planting, pavers and concrete
• Comfortable using tablets, construction software, and digital reporting systems
• Ability to read construction drawings, grades, and survey information
• Experience with GPS machine control, laser levels, or related construction technology is an asset
• Work unsupervised with a 3-5 person crew
• Have advanced knowledge of the fundamental principals of landscaping including grading, planting and hardscape
• Valid drivers license

Benefits

• Competitive wages with overtime pay
• Reliable hours and job stability
• Incredible work environment and team atmosphere
• Training & Development. Interested a in course? Tell us about it we would love to know!
• Corporate Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling
• Company PPE