Landscape Construction Crew Leader

Key Responsibilities

• Plant and maintain lawns, shrubs and trees on both residential and commercial sites
• Install underground irrigation systems, paving stone walks and patios, retaining walls
• Able to read blue prints and landscape drawings and assess and prepare sites
• Operate and maintain a variety of equipment including trucks, trailers, skid steers, tillers, sod cutters, weed eaters, chain saws and drills
• Interact with customers to troubleshoot and solve landscape problems
• Planning and organizing jobs, ensuring required materials are onsite and supervising 2-4 site workers on a daily basis.

• Plant and maintain lawns, shrubs and trees on both residential and commercial sites
• Install underground irrigation systems, paving stone walks and patios, retaining walls
• Able to read blue prints and landscape drawings and assess and prepare sites
• Operate and maintain a variety of equipment including trucks, trailers, skid steers, tillers, sod cutters, weed eaters, chain saws and drills
• Interact with customers to troubleshoot and solve landscape problems
• Planning and organizing jobs, ensuring required materials are onsite and supervising 2-4 site workers on a daily basis.

• Snow Clearing and Ice Management

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and jobs with good time management skills
• Thorough knowledge of different plant, shrub and tree varieties and standard horticultural practices i.e. planting, pruning, fertilizing, etc.
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Problem solving
• Committed to self‑improvement, including a willingness for further education and training
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and jobs
• Ability to make decisions and work independently

• Love of working outdoors is essential and the willingness to work in inclement weather conditions
• Able to walk, stand and crouch for extended periods of time.
• Can lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• During the peak season is willing to work extended hours
• Year Round. Permanent Position.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in all facets of landscape construction including paving stone and retaining wall installation, sod, plant material, ponds and irrigation
• Alberta Class 5 drivers licence, a safe driving record and a reliable vehicle
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one
• Landscape Horticulturist Journeyman certificate preferred or a willingness to get certification
• Capable of operating equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner

Salary, vacation and perks depend on qualifications of the applicant and will be discussed in the interview, but might include:

• Competitive hourly wages with the possibility of salary
• Wellness Package
• 2 Weeks Vacation + Time in lieu (work more in the busy season to bank time off in the off-season)

We thank all applicants for applying for this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.