Lead Hand

For over 25 years, the Envision Landscaping team has built beautiful outdoor spaces in Edmonton and the surrounding area. So if you like working outside, operating machines, and aren’t afraid of hard work, we want to talk to you.

**We’re known for**:

- Quality service
- Having fun
- Cultivating a tight-knit, high performing team
- Daily overtime pay
- Creating growth opportunities for staff
- Transparent organizational structure
- Taking pride in our Craft

**Job overview**

The Landscape Construction Lead Hand is responsible for contributing to all on-site aspects of landscape construction projects and being generally familiar with or in the process of learning all aspects of landscape construction, including operating equipment, demolition, site and soil prep, grading, planting, interfacing with customers, subcontractors, architects, etc.

You require mínimal supervision from the Project manager, work safely, and can direct a small crew.

**Specific responsibilities**
- Assist the project manager in completing construction projects and leading a crew of 3
- Assist demolition, site and soil prep, and grading efforts
- Assist installation of pathways, patios, rock walls, etc
- Assist installation of gardens, trees, and plants
- Assist outdoor carpentry projects like fences and decks
- Assist job planning based on a project brief and discussion with the sales and operations team
- Coach, teach and motivate your crew to improve quality, productivity, safety, and morale over time
- Run small jobs, independent of your Project Manager, supervising a crew of three max
- Maintain a tidy, well-organized job site and crew truck

**Requirements**:

- Positive attitude with a growth mindset
- At least two years of hands-on experience building landscapes
- Understand most aspects of landscape construction
- Competent mainly using hand tools, power tools like plate tampers and concrete saws, and earth moving equipment like skid steers
- An able body that can handle physical tasks all day long. Able to lift 100lb objects,

**Bonus**
- Able to operate a laser level, shoot grades and grade sites
- Carpentry skills are a bonus

**You’ll be good at this job if**
- You’re organized and adaptable: schedules and circumstances often change no matter how well we plan, so you roll with it with a smile
- You’re responsible and dependable, can work with mínimal supervision but know when to ask for assistance
- You love being outside
- You possess excellent problem-solving abilities
- You’re self-aware, can take direct feedback, and want to grow personally
- You communicate effectively and proactively
- You’re accountable and have a mature sense of personal responsibility
- You’re inclined to smile and be polite even when you don’t feel like it.
- You like to have fun. Some days are challenging due to foul weather, project surprises, or strenuous work. Still, you’re skilled at modeling fun no matter what.
- You sweat the details. We don’t cut corners, and quality is critical.

**You’ll need**
- Steel toe boots, rain gear, gloves, and sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
- Reliable transportation throughout Edmonton and neighbouring towns
- Valid Class 5 license with a clean driving record

**Compensation and benefits**
- $23 - $28 hour depending on qualifications and experience
- Bi-weekly payroll
- 1.5x overtime pay for any after 8 hours per day

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $23.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 60 per week

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-04-28