Lead Hand – Landscape Enhancements / Equipment Operator
Top Benefits
About the role
Lead Hand – Landscape Enhancements / Equipment Operator
Job Duties
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Lead and support a crew on enhancement projects, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards
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Operate heavy equipment including skid steers and mini excavators for landscape installations
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Oversee and assist with:
- Hardscape installation (pavers, retaining walls, steps, etc.)
- Softscape installation (planting, tree/shrub installation, soil prep, sod/seed)
- Site grading, drainage, and light excavation
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Read and interpret landscape plans, drawings, and specifications
-
Coordinate materials, tools, and equipment on-site to keep projects moving smoothly
-
Perform and delegate tasks such as trenching, grading, compacting, and backfilling
-
Ensure proper care and maintenance of equipment, vehicles, and tools
-
Provide direction, training, and support to crew members while fostering a positive team environment
-
Transition into winter snow and ice management during the off-season
Job Requirements
- 3–5 years of landscape construction or enhancement experience, with crew lead experience preferred
- Skilled in operating skid steers, mini excavators, and other landscape/construction equipment
- Ability to supervise, organize, and motivate a team while working hands-on
- Knowledge of planting techniques, soil prep, grading, and hardscape installation methods
- Ability to read and interpret landscape drawings and specifications
- Valid driver’s license with clean abstract
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and time management skills
- Able to work well under pressure with solid attention to detail
What We Offer
- Company-paid health benefits
- RRSP program with company contribution
- Safe, healthy, and team-focused work environment
- Advancement opportunities
- Company-paid uniforms & boot allowance
- Employee appreciation events and activities
Other titles this role may be known as:
Lead Hand, Crew Lead, Landscape Foreperson, Enhancement Lead, Heavy Equipment Operator
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About CSL Group Ltd.
CSL Group is one of the largest providers of commercial landscape services in Southern Ontario including maintenance, construction, and snow removal. For more than 30 years, CSL Group has kept the focus steady on meeting the needs of customers while at the same time offering high-quality results at a competitive price.
When clients visit a commercial property routinely or for the first time, they need to leave feeling confident, knowing that this is the organization they can trust to do things right. CSL Group can help you achieve this.
Your commercial property is a professional showcase, let us help you keep it that way!
Our clients include small and large commercial properties, hospitals, public utilities, cities and municipalities, schools and universities, international airports, public and provincial transit, federal and provincial government facilities, and more. LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION: We service civil and commercial landscape construction projects. Everything from site analysis and inspection to the completion of hard and soft landscape installation is handled by CSL.
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE: Flawless designs with long-term maintenance in mind. Our professionals are reliable, efficient, and highly accredited in their field. We offer accurate detailed estimates for every budget. SNOW & ICE MANAGEMENT: Accessibility is important, but liability can keep you up at night. As Certified Snow Professionals we guarantee you'll rest easy knowing CSL Group is on-site, reliably providing safety and protection against the hazards of ice and snow on your commercial grounds.
Our staff is fully trained in snow equipment operation, on-site troubleshooting, and health & safety. When a storm is imminent we're on the job 24/7, monitoring real-time weather data, keeping you informed of changes utilizing tools such as email & social media outlets. We are always standing by with the manpower and equipment to fight whatever weather comes our way.
Lead Hand – Landscape Enhancements / Equipment Operator
Top Benefits
About the role
Lead Hand – Landscape Enhancements / Equipment Operator
Job Duties
-
Lead and support a crew on enhancement projects, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards
-
Operate heavy equipment including skid steers and mini excavators for landscape installations
-
Oversee and assist with:
- Hardscape installation (pavers, retaining walls, steps, etc.)
- Softscape installation (planting, tree/shrub installation, soil prep, sod/seed)
- Site grading, drainage, and light excavation
-
Read and interpret landscape plans, drawings, and specifications
-
Coordinate materials, tools, and equipment on-site to keep projects moving smoothly
-
Perform and delegate tasks such as trenching, grading, compacting, and backfilling
-
Ensure proper care and maintenance of equipment, vehicles, and tools
-
Provide direction, training, and support to crew members while fostering a positive team environment
-
Transition into winter snow and ice management during the off-season
Job Requirements
- 3–5 years of landscape construction or enhancement experience, with crew lead experience preferred
- Skilled in operating skid steers, mini excavators, and other landscape/construction equipment
- Ability to supervise, organize, and motivate a team while working hands-on
- Knowledge of planting techniques, soil prep, grading, and hardscape installation methods
- Ability to read and interpret landscape drawings and specifications
- Valid driver’s license with clean abstract
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and time management skills
- Able to work well under pressure with solid attention to detail
What We Offer
- Company-paid health benefits
- RRSP program with company contribution
- Safe, healthy, and team-focused work environment
- Advancement opportunities
- Company-paid uniforms & boot allowance
- Employee appreciation events and activities
Other titles this role may be known as:
Lead Hand, Crew Lead, Landscape Foreperson, Enhancement Lead, Heavy Equipment Operator
OQW5c6NwRO
About CSL Group Ltd.
CSL Group is one of the largest providers of commercial landscape services in Southern Ontario including maintenance, construction, and snow removal. For more than 30 years, CSL Group has kept the focus steady on meeting the needs of customers while at the same time offering high-quality results at a competitive price.
When clients visit a commercial property routinely or for the first time, they need to leave feeling confident, knowing that this is the organization they can trust to do things right. CSL Group can help you achieve this.
Your commercial property is a professional showcase, let us help you keep it that way!
Our clients include small and large commercial properties, hospitals, public utilities, cities and municipalities, schools and universities, international airports, public and provincial transit, federal and provincial government facilities, and more. LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION: We service civil and commercial landscape construction projects. Everything from site analysis and inspection to the completion of hard and soft landscape installation is handled by CSL.
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE: Flawless designs with long-term maintenance in mind. Our professionals are reliable, efficient, and highly accredited in their field. We offer accurate detailed estimates for every budget. SNOW & ICE MANAGEMENT: Accessibility is important, but liability can keep you up at night. As Certified Snow Professionals we guarantee you'll rest easy knowing CSL Group is on-site, reliably providing safety and protection against the hazards of ice and snow on your commercial grounds.
Our staff is fully trained in snow equipment operation, on-site troubleshooting, and health & safety. When a storm is imminent we're on the job 24/7, monitoring real-time weather data, keeping you informed of changes utilizing tools such as email & social media outlets. We are always standing by with the manpower and equipment to fight whatever weather comes our way.