Landscaper – Lead Hand

MCG Careers; Calgary; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Vision Care and Dental plan after 2 y

Parking

Snow removal premium: 1.5× base wage

Job summary

Landform Inc. in Calgary area seeks a Lead Hand Landscaper to supervise crews, assist the Foreman, and help plan and complete landscape installations across multiple sites. The role requires coordination of materials, equipment, and safety on site.

You will contribute to constructing trees, lawns, shrubs, patios, and other landscape features while maintaining quality and efficiency in all weather conditions. A strong work ethic and basic English are essential.

Qualifications

• Basic English language proficiency.
• Experience supervising or coordinating landscaping crews.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist the Foreman on site.
• Coordinate staffing, tools, equipment, and materials for projects.
• Plan and construct landscaped environments and manage snow removal as needed.

Skills

Basic English

Supervisory skills

Team player

Job description

Landscaper – Lead Hand

Employer: Landform Inc.

Business Address: 2619 7th Ave NE Calgary AB T2A 2L9

Job Location: Various locations in the Calgary, AB area. Employer provides company vehicle to go to work sites.

Wage: $29.81-$31/hour (based on skills and experience, Salary increases as per company policy)

Employment terms and conditions: Seasonal, Full-time, Overtime, Early morning, Morning, Day, Weekend

Weekly hours of work: 40 to 72 in summer and 30 to 40 in winter (weekly hours are weather-dependent)

Vacancies: 3

Anticipated start date: Spring 2027 (Actual start date is weather-dependent)

Benefits

• Health care plan, Vision Care and Dental plan after 2 years
• Parking
• Snow removal premium: 1.5× the base hourly wage for all hours worked on snow removal

Job requirements

Language: Basic English

Experience: 3 years of landscaping experience

Worksite environment: Outdoors, All weather conditions

Work setting: Landscape contractor

Area of work experience: Landscaping, Snow removal

Landscaping experience: Commercial and/or industrial construction, Residential projects, Parks & recreation sites, Sports field

Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots, Gloves

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Able to work long hours (8-12 hours/day, 5-6 days/week), Attention to detail, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Manual dexterity, Ability to distinguish between colours, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight Handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal Suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Organized, Reliability, Team player, Punctuality

Requirement: Must be able and willing to obtain a valid driver's license before commencing employment

Duties

• Supervise and assist the Foreman in all aspects of site and crew management, such as time tracking, scheduling, safety monitoring, and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with the Foreman to determine staffing, tools, equipment, and material requirements for project completion.
• Occasionally take responsibility for the Foreman role.
• Estimate costs.
• Create and manage lists for trucking, organize deliveries, and ensure accurate site layout and measurements.
• Plan and construct landscaped environments, which may include trees, shrubberies, lawns, fences, decks, patios, and other landscape structures.
• Water and tend to plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
• Plant and move trees.
• Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens.
• Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas, and injecting with treatment solutions.
• Read, scale, and interpret blueprints, survey stakes, and data, and use specialized equipment such as lasers, Zip Level, and Rover to shoot grades and layout points accurately.
• Operate skid steers.
• Conduct pre-shift inspections and maintenance on all landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, tractors, chain saws, snow blowers, etc.) to ensure its safe and efficient operation.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the layout of construction trailers and proficiency in independently operating all small tools.
• Prioritize machine warm-up, inspect attachments for damage, and operate landscaping machinery safely while maintaining cleanliness.
• Securely load equipment considering weight limits and material quantity, check trailer lights and brakes, and remain aware of surroundings.
• Understand equipment limitations, prepare necessary tools and attachments, and know when to hand-dig or avoid proximity to walls and utilities.
• Proficiently and safely operate snow removal equipment, including ATVs, skid loaders, and other relevant machinery.
• Apply ice melt products and perform snow removal tasks while maintaining a clean and safe job site and ensuring no damage to existing landscapes or properties.
• Understand and follow the Landform Safety Program.
• Be equipped and able to work in all weather conditions.
• Maintain the organization and cleanliness of tools and trailers, report broken tools and equipment, and follow flag-out procedures and safety protocols.
• Report any safety concerns and ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Perform tasks unsupervised with efficiency and high quality.

Youth, Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, and Newcomers to Canada are welcome to apply.