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Lead Hand

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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Total Instant Lawns Full time $30,000 - $60,000 per year

Lead Hand

Location: Ottawa, ON

Reports to: Foreman

Type: Full-time, salary with performance bonus

Company Overview

Total Instant Lawns Limited has been transforming outdoor spaces in the Ottawa area since 2010, specializing in premium sodding and landscaping services. Our success is built on craftsmanship, reliability, and pride in every job we complete. As we continue to grow, we're looking for motivated individuals who take ownership of their work and want to develop their leadership skills. Joining Total Instant Lawns means working with a dedicated team that values safety, precision, and professionalism, while providing clear opportunities to advance within a respected and expanding company.

Job Summary

As Lead Hand you will work closely with the Foreman to help execute landscaping projects to the highest standards of quality and efficiency. This hands-on leadership role bridges the gap between crew members and management by guiding daily tasks, ensuring plans are properly understood and followed, and maintaining consistent workmanship. You will also support quality control, reinforces safety practices, and mentors newer team members, helping to keep every project running smoothly, safely, and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work alongside the Foreman to interpret project plans and ensure tasks are executed accurately.
  • Provide on-the-job guidance and share expertise with crew members to improve efficiency and skill development.
  • Oversee daily quality control and ensure workmanship meets company standards.
  • Support safety practices and model professional conduct on-site.
  • Assist in monitoring crew progress and communicating any issues or needs to the Foreman.
  • Promote teamwork and a positive, productive work environment.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in landscaping, construction, or a related field.
  • Strong working knowledge of landscape installation techniques, materials, and tools.
  • Advanced expertise in at least one area of landscaping such as interlock installation, sodding, artificial turf, or hydroseeding.
  • Proven ability to lead by example and motivate others.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality results.
  • Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious.
  • Valid driver's license preferred; equipment experience is an asset (e.g. skid steer, plate compactor, rakes, level, lawn roller, masonry saw).

What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly wage based on experience.
  • Health and dental benefits.
  • Ongoing opportunities for leadership training and career advancement.
  • Monday–Friday schedule with potential for overtime during peak season.
  • Supportive, professional team culture that values hard work and initiative.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Contract

Pay: $22.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care

Application question(s):

  • Describe in 2-3 sentences a time when you had to solve a problem on-site without direct supervision. What did you do and what was the result?
  • One of your crew members keeps cutting corners to finish faster. How do you address it while keeping the job on track?
  • You arrive on-site and notice the grading is off compared to the plan. What steps would you take before starting work?

Licence/Certification:

  • G license (preferred)

Work Location: In person