Lead Hand – Landscape Construction

Hutten & Co. Land and Shore; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutten Land & Shore in Owen Sound, ON is seeking a Lead Hand – Landscape Construction to support the Crew Leader on daily projects. This hands-on role involves turning design drawings into finished landscape installations while guiding a 2–3 person crew on site.

You will help manage safety, quality, and productivity, operate tools and heavy equipment, and contribute to Hutten standards. This is outdoor, seasonal work with opportunities to grow leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in landscape construction and crew supervision.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings and specifications.
• Willingness to operate heavy equipment and wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Crew Leader in supervising a 2–3 person crew on daily work activities.
• Support safety, quality, and productivity on site.
• Operate equipment and maintain safe, organized job sites.
• Read and interpret landscape drawings and layouts.
• Communicate professionally with customers and team.

Skills

Landscape construction

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Tools

Chainsaws

Jackhammers

Laser levels

Skid steer operation

Job description

Lead Hand – Landscape Construction

Hutten Land & Shore

Owen Sound, ON

$22–$27/hour, based on experience

Shape our rugged landscape.

You’re a skilled landscape builder.

You’re comfortable taking the lead on smaller projects.

And you know how to turn a design into reality.

As a Lead Hand – Landscape Construction, you support the Crew Leader in executing high-quality landscape construction projects while guiding daily crew performance. You combine strong technical ability with growing leadership responsibility — helping ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to Hutten standards.

This is hands-on, outdoor work — paired with accountability and direction on site.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Project Execution

• Assist the Crew Leader in supervising, delegating, coordinating, and executing daily work activities of a 2–3 person crew — at times independently


• Support management of safety, quality, and productivity


• Work safely and responsibly with strong initiative


• Wear appropriate PPE at all times


• Maintain cleanliness and organization of trucks, trailers, equipment, jobsites, and yard areas

Assistant Leadership

• Take ownership of smaller projects while supporting overall project leadership


• Demonstrate continuous growth and personal goal achievement


• Actively participate in regular team meetings


• Communicate professionally and courteously with customers


• Comply with all company and safety regulations

Quality Workmanship

• Reading and interpreting blueprints, structural drawings, and specifications


• Layout of work areas to required elevations, grades, and drainage requirements


• Site calculations and material quantity take-offs


• Operation of chainsaws, jackhammers, laser levels, measurement equipment, and construction tools


• Operation of heavy equipment including skid steer, excavator, and loader


• Operation of crew truck and trailer


• Completion of complex and detailed stone, wood, water, and planting installations

Short-Term Planning & Documentation

• Complete required paperwork and electronic logs daily


• Participate in daily planning to coordinate project goals and identify obstacles


• Track estimated vs. actual job hours

What Success Looks Like

• Projects completed to Hutten quality standards


• Estimated vs. actual hours managed effectively


• Strong on-site leadership presence


• Safe, organized, productive job sites


• Clear communication and customer confidence


• You hold a valid Class A Restricted (AR) license or greater, or are willing and able to obtain one within 3 months of hire, and are confident operating trucks, trailers, and equipment safely and professionally

Who This Role Is Perfect For

• You value the Hutten philosophy


• You are a strong communicator


• You are detail-oriented and organized


• You can confidently guide others


• You embrace deadlines and physical work


• You are highly skilled in landscape construction


• You can calculate grades, slopes, and complex layouts


• You can read and interpret landscape designs


• You are comfortable operating heavy equipment


• You can use a smartphone for communication and reporting

The Seasonality

Landscape Construction operates from early spring through late fall / early winter. During slower periods, there may be opportunities to contribute to other departments depending on workload and company needs.

Why Hutten?

• Strong coaching and leadership development


• Open book management


• Monthly team events — BBQs, family parties, breakfast updates, games, and seasonal celebrations


• A high-performance, growth-focused culture


• Real opportunity to develop leadership skills and advance within the company