Lead Hand

Tomlinson Group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Ottawa is seeking a Construction Lead Hand to oversee landscape construction activities. The role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and coordinating daily tasks on residential sites. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in landscape construction and a proven ability to lead teams effectively. Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits are offered, including health and dental benefits, training programs, and a family-oriented team environment.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Bonus programs

Employer paid health and dental benefits

Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits program

Family-oriented team environment

Employee discounts and other rewards programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Landscape Construction with understanding of principals and best practices.
• Lead Hand experience for 6+ years.
• Experience with installation of retaining walls, interlocking, or patio stones considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee landscape construction services on residential sites.
• Coordinating and leading daily activities for a team of 3 to 5 people.
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety program.

Skills

Reading construction drawings

Operation of a rotating laser level

Safe work practices

Leading a team

Education

Post Secondary in related field

Job description

Tomlinson is looking for a Construction Lead Hand to work with our residential operations. This individual will work under the supervision of a foreman. The Lead Hand will oversee all landscape construction services on residential sites, monitor work and ensure quality of onsite tasks.

Location: Ottawa, ON

Vacancy Type: Replacement

Primary Responsibilities

• Ability to read construction drawings and pull information to set proper grades
• Proficient with the operation of a rotating laser level and be able to work with GPS would be a great asset
• Installation of stakes as required for layout purposes
• Measures distances from reference points to locate boundaries of construction site
• Ability to work in and implement safe work practices and contribute to a safe work environment
• Operate and train staff on mini-excavators and skid steers
• Supervision of the layout, assembly and installation of various materials in consultation with foreman or superintendent according to schedule for field installation
• Coordinating and leading daily activities for a team of 3 to 5 people
• Responsible for establishing a safe work environment that complies with Health & Safety program
• Following the project plans and schedules and ensuring that the crew’s daily and weekly activities meet production goals
• Assist in ordering through dispatching the proper equipment, materials and workforce for the following days\' activities

Education and Experience

• 5+ years experience in Landscape Construction with understanding of principals and best practices
• Lead Hand experience for 6+ years
• Experience working with installation of retaining walls, interlocking or patio stones is considered an asset
• Post Secondary in related field or equivalent experience in landscape construction considered an asset

Working Conditions

• Work on a construction site
• Must be able to walk long distances and do any groundwork essentials to the completion of the contract
• Lifting heavy objects in construction of hardscapes
• Long hours required, night and weekend work required, on call after hours in case of jobsite emergencies
• Exposure to all elements – snow, cold, rain, heat etc.

Compensation Information

The expected wage for this position is $36.00 - $39.00 per hour. Placement within this range is dependent on a variety of factors including qualifications and experience.

TOMLINSON OFFERS

• Competitive wages
• Bonus programs
• Employer paid health and dental benefits
• Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement benefits program
• Family-oriented team environment
• Employee discounts and other rewards programs

The Tomlinson Group of Companies encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Please contact Human Resources if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies. We use AI tools in the screening and selection of candidates to efficiently and fairly assess all applicants. A Recruiter will review all results generated by AI. If you have any questions please contact our HR department.