Landscaping Supervisor

David Aplin Recruiting; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Growth and advancement opportunities

Company Vehicle

RRSP

Job summary

David Aplin Recruiting is partnered with a privately owned landscape maintenance company in Vancouver seeking an Operations Lead to oversee day-to-day field operations, dispatch, crew assignments, scheduling, and budget management. You will coach Crew Leaders, monitor productivity, ensure safety standards, review costs, and build scalable processes to support growth.

Requires 5+ years in landscape maintenance and proven leadership in crews; valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in landscape maintenance.
• Experience leading landscape crews in supervisory roles.
• Strong knowledge of commercial and residential landscape operations.
• Experience managing scheduling, labour productivity, job costing and budgets.
• Familiar with landscape equipment, fleet management and maintenance.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and hold staff accountable; valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations including dispatch, crew assignments, scheduling and resource allocation.
• Coordinate crews and crew leaders to maximise productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor field operations and provide coaching and support to crew leaders.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure work meets quality standards.
• Lead weekly safety, training and crew meetings.
• Monitor labour productivity, timesheets, job costing, material usage and budgets.
• Identify operational issues and budget overruns; implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate material orders, deliveries, equipment and subcontractors.
• Oversee fleet maintenance, preventive servicing and repairs.
• Promote safety procedures, PPE and company policies.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Recruit, onboard, coach and develop field employees and crew leaders.
• Build and improve operational systems and processes to support growth.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Budgeting

Safety

Coaching

Job description

We are partnered with a privately owned, property management company providing maintenance and enhancements to the existing landscapes of their properties.

This position will oversee the day-to-day operations, reporting to the Operations Manager, they will be responsible for leading field teams, coordinating schedules, managing budgets,maintaining quality and safety standards, monitoring labour productivity, and developing systems that support continued business growth.

Compensation & Benefits

• $80,000 – $100,000
• Benefits package
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Company Vehicle
• RRSP

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations, including morning dispatch, crew assignments, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate crews and Crew Leaders to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor field operations throughout the day and provide coaching and support to Crew Leaders.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure work meets company quality standards.
• Lead weekly crew meetings, safety meetings, and employee training initiatives.
• Monitor labour productivity, timesheets, job costing, material usage, and project budgets.
• Identify operational issues and budget overruns early and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate material orders, deliveries, equipment, and subcontractors to support production schedules.
• Oversee fleet and equipment maintenance, preventative servicing, and repairs.
• Promote and enforce workplace safety procedures, PPE requirements, and company policies.
• Investigate incidents and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Recruit, onboard, coach, and develop field employees and Crew Leaders.
• Build and improve operational systems and processes to support company growth and efficiency.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in landscape maintenance.
• Previous experience leading landscape crews in a Crew Leader, Supervisor, or Operations Management capacity.
• Strong understanding of commercial and residential landscape maintenance operations.
• Experience managing scheduling, labour productivity, job costing, and operational budgets.
• Strong knowledge of landscape equipment, fleet management, and preventative maintenance.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, motivate, and hold employees accountable.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s licence with a clean driving record.

At Aplin together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.