Landscaper Hardscape Lead Hand

We are a full-service landscape construction company specializing in custom residential projects, including patios, stairs, retaining walls, water features, artificial turf, sod, and softscape plantings. Our team builds high-quality outdoor spaces across Metro Vancouver that homeowners love and cherish, and that our crews are proud to create. We are looking for a Landscape Construction Lead Hand who is ready to take the next step in their career.

Someone who wants to grow their skills, take on leadership responsibilities, and be part of a company that invests in its people.

Office

Location:

Burnaby, BC (projects across Metro Vancouver)

Compensation: $28 - $32 per hour, depending on experience

• Paid apprenticeship and schooling toward your Red Seal in Horticulture ICBA
• First Aid, and other professional training opportunities
• Quarterly profit sharing
• Extended health, dental, and vision benefits
• Monthly cellphone allowance and mileage subsidy
• Paid time off and company events

As a Landscape Construction Lead Hand, you will work closely with the Foreperson to help coordinate daily site activities, support crew members, and ensure landscape projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to company quality standards. You will remain hands-on with construction while helping guide the crew and maintain productivity on site.

• Build patios, stairs, retaining walls, fences, walkways, and other outdoor features.
• Perform excavation, grading, base preparation, and compaction.
• Install pavers, natural stone, concrete products, and wall systems.
• Operate landscape construction equipment, including skid steers, excavators, compactors, and power tools.
• Assist with layout, measurements, and ensuring installations meet project specifications.
• Read and interpret landscape plans, construction drawings, and site layouts to support accurate installation.

• Install water features, artificial turf, sod, trees, shrubs, and planting areas.
• Complete soil preparation, grading, and landscape finishing.
• Ensure final details meet company quality standards.
• Assist with coordinating workflow between hardscape and softscape tasks.

• Support the Foreperson with daily task planning and site organization.
• Help coordinate and guide a small crew of 2-4 employees.
• Provide direction and support to crew members to ensure tasks are completed properly.
• Encourage safe work practices, quality workmanship, and efficient production.
• Communicate progress, challenges, and material needs with the Foreperson.
• Help maintain a positive and respectful team environment.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe job site.
• Perform basic field calculations, including measurements, grades, slopes, and material quantities.
• Read and interpret landscape plans and construction drawings.
• Identify site challenges and communicate solutions with the Foreperson.
• Ensure tools, equipment, and materials are properly maintained and organized.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and transporting materials and equipment.
• Complete time tracking and job documentation accurately.
• Support seasonal work, including snow removal during winter months.

You are an experienced landscape construction professional who enjoys building quality projects and helping a team succeed.

• Minimum 3 years of landscape construction experience.
• Strong hardscape construction experience, including pavers, retaining walls, stairs, stonework, and grading.
• Experience operating landscape equipment such as skid steers, excavators, and compactors.
• The ability to complete skilled construction tasks independently.
• Strong understanding of…