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Landscape Construction Lead Hand

Amaranth, ON
On-site
Posted Aug 11, 2026
1 position

$25–$31 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Lead Hand will oversee daily site activities, mentor team members, and ensure landscape projects are executed efficiently and safely. They are responsible for performing hardscape and softscape construction tasks while maintaining equipment and tracking job progress.

Job details

🌿 Grow Your Career with Whispering Pines Landscaping At Whispering Pines Landscaping, we don’t just build landscapes, we craft outdoor spaces that inspire! Every member of our team plays a vital role in bringing creativity, craftsmanship, and care to life. We value efficiency, teamwork, and innovation, and we’re always looking for great people to grow with us. Position: Landscape Construction Lead Hand Start Date: Immediately We’re seeking a motivated and experienced Lead Hand to join our Landscape Construction team. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality landscape projects, leading a crew, and ensuring each site runs smoothly and safely from start to finish. Why Work With Us? Group Benefits: Coverage for you and your dependents after 3 months (year-round employees) Profit Sharing: Available after completion of 2 seasons Overtime Pay: Applies after 44 hours/week Standby Pay or SUB Program: Available during the winter season Statutory Holiday Pay: Offered after the probationary period Retirement Savings Plan: Eligible after 1 year of employment Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Available at time of hire for you and your dependents Professional Development: Access to Landscape Ontario courses and hands-on training Apprenticeship Opportunities: Support for Red Seal or related certifications Company Events: BBQs, tournaments, and team-building activities Convenient Jobsites: Meet at our shop and travel in company vehicles to sites within ~45 minutes of Orangeville What You’ll Be Doing Crew & Project Support Assist the Crew Leader and Construction Manager in executing projects efficiently and safely Take a hands-on role in daily site activities while mentoring newer team members Communicate effectively with your team and leadership to ensure tasks are clear and on schedule Hardscape & Softscape Construction Perform and support tasks such as interlock installation, flagstone, grading, planting, sodding, retaining walls, and pool landscapes Safely operate trucks, trailers, skid steers, excavators, and compactors Conduct daily equipment checks and maintain a clean, organized site Safety & Technology Follow PPE and safety requirements on all job sites Use the LMN Crew App for timesheets and job tracking Support inventory tracking and digital communication through company apps and WhatsApp What We’re Looking For Minimum 3–5 years of experience in landscape construction Strong knowledge of materials, grades, and installation techniques Ability to safely operate and train others on equipment (skid steer, saws, compactors, etc.) Excellent communication and teamwork skills A proactive attitude with the ability to lead by example We’re Proud to Be an Equal Opportunity Employer Whispering Pines Landscaping is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Ready to Grow with Us? Apply today and take the next step in your landscaping career — with a team that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and continuous growth.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have 3–5 years of experience in landscape construction and strong knowledge of installation techniques and grades. Proficiency in operating heavy equipment such as skid steers and excavators is required.

Benefits

• Group benefits • Profit sharing • Overtime pay • Standby pay • Statutory holiday pay • Retirement savings plan • Employee assistance program • Professional development • Apprenticeship opportunities • Company events