Lead Hand - Landscape Construction **OT OFFERED**

Gelderman Landscape Services; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Overtime Pay after 44 hours per week

Full-time, year-round employment

Tuition and graduate program support

Ongoing growth and developmentopport./

Monthly team events

Job summary

Gelderman Landscape Services is seeking a Lead Hand for Landscape Construction in Waterdown, ON. The role supports the Crew Leader by organizing project timelines, guiding the crew on site, and ensuring high-quality workmanship for both hardscape and softscape elements.

The position offers full-time, year-round employment with opportunities for training, growth, and development, as well as a focus on customer service and client interaction on site.

Qualifications

• Experience in landscape construction leadership roles.
• Ability to read blueprints and layout construction projects.
• Ability to operate landscape construction equipment safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan project timetables with the Crew Leader.
• Read blueprints and lay out projects.
• Operate landscape construction equipment as required.
• Oversee day-to-day crew activities and training.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Customer service

Education

G Driver’s License

Tools

Truck and trailer operation

Job description

Lead Hand - Landscape Construction **OT OFFERED**

Regular FT Waterdown, Waterdown, ON, CA

Salary Range: CA$25.00 To CA$28.00 Hourly

At Gelderman, we believe great work starts with great people. Since 1955, we have been known for delivering quality landscape maintenance, enhancement, and construction services with care, professionalism, and attention to detail. As a large and growing company in the green industry, we are proud to provide a supportive workplace, meaningful opportunities for development, and the potential for a rewarding long-term career. We value team members who enjoy working collaboratively, take pride in quality workmanship, and contribute to a positive experience for our clients and one another. We’re proud to offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Overtime Pay after 44 hours worked per week
• Full-time, year-round employment
• Tuition and graduate program support
• Ongoing growth and development opportunities
• Monthly team events

Lead Hand – Landscape Construction

We are seeking a Lead Hand to join our Landscape Construction team. As a Lead Hand, you’ll support the Crew Leader in organizing project timelines while guiding and motivating your team on site. You’ll help oversee daily crew activities and ensure work is completed to a high standard, sharing your skills and providing hands‑on training along the way. This is a great opportunity to take on a leadership role while contributing directly to quality landscape construction projects.

Responsibilities:

• Plan timetable for projects in conjunction with the Crew Leader
• Blueprint reading and measuring/layout of construction projects
• Use of large and small construction equipment applicable to the landscape construction industry
• Responsible for day-to-day activities of crew members
• Provide training to crew members
• Provides leadership to teams
• Hardscape and softscape experience required
• Interact with clients on site when needed, provide exceptional customer service in a polite and courteous manner
• Oversees the quality of workmanship on site
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• A valid G Driver’s License with clean driver’s abstract
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in landscape construction
• Experience in comparable leadership role
• Desire to work in the horticultural/landscape construction industry
• Knowledge of plant material and equipment is required
• Experience driving truck and trailer

This is for an open vacancy.

Accessibility: In our commitment to provide a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free, accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Any special accommodation needs required in order to allow you to participate in the hiring process to your full potential can be arranged in advance by contacting the Hiring Manager to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.