Landscape Construction – Lead Hand

Job title: Landscape Construction – Lead Hand

Job description: Landscape Construction – Lead Hand

Are you passionate about Landscape Construction and Horticulture? Do you love working outside?

We are looking for enthusiastic, hard working, team-oriented individuals who love working in a fast-paced environment.

Who you are

You get satisfaction from working with your hands, you are always the first to say yes and get involved and you love working in a team environment to achieve a common goal and daily success.

Who We Are

We have been serving the North Shore, Vancouver and Sea to Sky communities for over 21 years.

Our companies’ mission from day one was “Building Community, One Landscape at a Time!” This stands true today, we have grown from a truck and trailer to a diverse team of over 55 amazing team members, many our formally trained in their specialties such as Hardscape, Softscape, Construction, Horticulture, Maintenance and Landscape Design.

Our goal at The Great Canadian Landscaping Company is to create and maintain exceptional outdoor living spaces and landscapes that our clients can enjoy daily throughout the year.

We believe in supporting our community and sponsor many local sports organizations and non-profits each year through donations and sponsorships.

When you join The Great Canadian Landscaping Company, you join a family, that works together for the success of our company as well as strengthening our client relationships. We believe in strategic partnerships with local vendors, is also very important and adds to our success each and every year. Teamwork makes the dreamwork.

Come join #TeamGR8CDN and Grow with US!

What will help you succeed

• Red Seal Horticulture Certificate, Certified Landscape Technician or Carpentry Schooling
• Knowledge of the safe operation of hand tools and other construction equipment
• Knowledge of landscape construction & horticulture

What we will give You

• Competitive wages
• The opportunity to further your personal development and develop a career
• A great team environment to help you grow and succeed!

What you will do

You are responsible for assisting in the construction and installation of amazing landscape projects and performing duties as assigned to you. You will help meet, or exceed, the goals set out for your crew on a daily and weekly basis. You will hone your skills and develop a career in Landscape Construction and Horticulture. You will be taught by tradespersons who love what they do each and everyday. You will grow as an individual and learn many skills that will prove useful in your future.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

1. Assist the Field Project Manager and Landscape Install Foreman with the execution of landscape construction and installation projects

2. Assist with managing safety, quality and productivity of work at sites and/or shop/yard

3. Assist in the preparation of job sites during the entire course of a project

4. Read and interpret, drawings, and specifications to delegate/complete work activities

5. Assist with the installation of Residential and Commercial Landscape Construction projects with tasks that include: Paving Stone and Natural Stone Installs, Rock Walls, Retaining Walls, Driveways, Walkways, Decks, pergolas & fences, Lawn and Garden Installations etc.

6. Operate various tools and equipment, including: heavy equipment, cut-off saws, jackhammers, laser levels, measurement equipment, shovels, hammers, drills, etc.

7. Move and transport materials using shovels, wheelbarrows, carts, dollies and manual lifting.

8. Perform other manual duties to clean and maintain landscaped environments, shop and equipment.

9. Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning daily.

10. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times

11. Comply with all company policies and regulations

12. Ensure that all work activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner, and that all crew members are in compliance with government and company PPE standards

13. Enforce and work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations at shop/yard and on job sites

14. Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner

Wage and Benefits:

• $21-26 per hour
• Education reimbursement
• Ongoing training & development

If you want to grow and be apart of an award-winning company that believes in innovation and constant learning in the Landscape Horticulture industry, send your resume in today.

You can also check out our video on working at The Great Canadian Landscaping Company on our website at www.gclc.ca.

If your values, experience, and goals align with ours, please email us your cover letter and resume and “Come Grow with Us!”

Company: The Great Canadian Landscaping Company Ltd.

Expected salary: $21 – 26 per hour

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Mon, 01 Feb 2021 23:00:00 GMT