Lead Landscape Foreman & Equipment Operator

Garden City Tree and Landscape; Victoria; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health and Dental Benefits

Health Spending Account

Life Insurance

Quality work clothing

Training and career advancement

On‑site free parking

Mulch and soil for personal use

Job summary

Garden City Tree & Landscape Ltd. in Victoria, BC, is seeking an experienced Landscape Construction Foreman / Equipment Operator to lead residential and commercial landscape projects across Greater Victoria.

The role combines equipment operation, crew leadership, and hands-on landscape construction, including hardscape and softscape installs. You will read grades, manage budgets, and ensure safety on site.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of equipment operating experience, with extensive mini excavator or excavator experience.
• 2+ years of Foreman or equivalent crew leadership experience.
• Proven experience managing crews and completing projects safely, efficiently, and within budget.
• Strong experience with excavation and ground disturbance in British Columbia.
• Confident working around houses, foundations, underground utilities, and existing infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of utility locates and proper excavation procedures.
• Experience with grading, drainage, trenching, and backfilling.
• Ability to read plans and understand grades and elevations.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate mini excavators for site preparation, excavation, drainage, grading, and backfilling.
• Lead and coordinate a small crew to complete projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Lead or assist with hardscape and softscape installations, including patios, pavers, driveways, retaining walls, planting, sod, and mulch.
• Use skid steers and other landscape equipment as required.
• Perform trenching, drainage, irrigation, and pipe installation.
• Read grades, slopes, plans, and assist with site layout.
• Track materials, equipment, and job progress.
• Complete required safety documentation and follow proper excavation and ground disturbance procedures.
• Work confidently around houses, underground utilities, and existing infrastructure.
• Maintain equipment and keep the job site organized.
• Communicate with the Project Manager and take ownership of completing the job on time and within budget.

Skills

Equipment operation

Foreman experience

Crew leadership

Ground disturbance awareness

Reading plans

Utility locates

Driver's license

Outdoor work

Tools

Skid Steers

Excavators

Job description

Garden City Tree & Landscape Ltd. in Victoria, BC, is seeking an experienced Landscape Construction Foreman / Equipment Operator to lead residential and commercial landscape projects across Greater Victoria.

The role combines equipment operation, crew leadership, and hands-on landscape construction, including hardscape and softscape installs. You will read grades, manage budgets, and ensure safety on site.