Landscape Construction Crew Lead Hand

Wild Ridge Landscapes is an Ottawa based award-winning, landscape company looking to add a Construction Crew Lead Hand to our team. 

Our landscape construction teams work together to craft stunning outdoor spaces. As an organization, we have an intentional focus on growing and mentoring staff, serving clients with excellence, and leaving a beautiful and lasting impression on our city.

We Offer:

RRSP program and Health Spending Account

Opportunities to grow and advance your career

Professional development and training

Excellent team environment with supportive management

Full-time hours with weekly pay (April to December) with some flexibility

Opportunities to work year-round.

Requirements:

3+ Years of hands-on landscape installation experience, especially in construction

1+ Year of leadership experience as a crew lead hand

Ability to build retaining walls, install unit pavers/interlock, water features, pools and firepits

Ability to both take and give direction in a team environment

Knowledge of grading, excavation, job site organizing, reading, and interpreting landscape designs

Enjoy working outdoors in all weather and take pride in their work

Quick learner with a keen eye for detail

Able to meet the physical demands of the job (lift min. 50 lbs)

Class G license with a clean abstract is a must

Knowledge of landscape products, power and hand tools, and installation techniques

Experienced with truck-trailer, skid steer, excavator, tractor, or other heavy equipment experience.

Responsibilities:

Actively participate in building retaining walls, install unit pavers/interlock, water features, pools, firepits, planting, sod install and various landscape features 

Demonstrate leadership skills required to help run the worksite efficiently

Assist in organizing the site, ensuring a safe workplace and gathering materials

Operate skidsteer, mini-excavators, stone saws, plate compactor, and other hand and power tools as trained or certified

Perform manual labour including digging, installing and handling of stone, concrete products, wood and other landscape materials

Plant care including planting, transplanting, weeding and pruning

Ensure site is clean and cleanup at end of day

Submit job-related documentation

Participate in the goals and objectives of Wild Ridge Landscapes, including the building of a company culture that is always respectful, inclusive, and motivated to provide excellent results and to constantly be growing in knowledge and skills

Consistently demonstrate our core values of Relationships, Leadership, Integrity, Professionalism, and Creativity

Consistently abide by our WOW mandate: Team members are expected to regularly walk the property, observe details, correct issues before they become problems, and view the site from the client’s perspective to ensure high-quality results.

Wild Ridge Landscapes Inc. is an equal opportunity employer proud of its diverse team.

Please contact [email protected], or call (343) 309-5449, if you require accommodation during the hiring process.

Apply now via our company website at https://wildridge.bamboohr.com/careers , or send your resume to [email protected] to be considered for this position.