Landscape Construction Foreman

Job Description

WE WANT YOU! This isn’t just a job, build a career with us!

We want to see you succeed and have the ability to earn more $$ and learn new skills with our awesome team!

Perks to working with our awesome team include:

  • Company vehicle to and from work during landscape season (foreman only)
  • We pay $$ towards your phone bill! (foreman only)
  • Extended health, dental benefits, life and long-term disability coverage
  • Love gardening and plants? You get a discount on products in the garden centre
  • You get a workout in while doing your daily tasks so you can skip the gym!
  • Transparent organizational structure with clear job expectations to help you succeed
  • A team based and collaborative environment
  • Open door policy- our people are our most important asset so we love to listen and help however we can
  • Paid training, growth, and professional development opportunities to further your career
  • Openness to new and innovative ideas- if you have some great ideas, we want to hear them!
  • Detailed onboarding and initial training to get you up to speed before your first day
  • Do you care about the environment? Lyons is reducing our carbon footprint by reducing paper, and implementing technology and EV cars
  • Employee referral program- takes a great person to know a great person!
  • Work life balance- your family is important to us
  • Frequent company celebrations, community events and awards ceremonies
  • Company swag

What does your day look like?

  • Effectively lead a landscape construction crew- providing training and development to crew members and providing quality workmanship
  • Monitor job progress for efficient completion of project (if in a foreman role)- evaluating hours on site to estimate, seeking change orders for additional work
  • Install a variety of landscape features including retaining walls, paver walkways and patios, verti-block, planting of shrubs and trees, and installation of irrigation systems
  • Operate skid steers and various sizes of excavators
  • Operate hand and power tools safely
  • Maintain a clean and safe work site, truck, and trailer- conducting daily tailgate meetings in the morning with the crew
  • Work on our snow removal team during the winter for year-round work

What makes you the right fit for this role?

  • Professional landscape installation experience required
  • Ability to confidently install all aspects of landscaping and monitor jobs successfully (if in a foreman role)
  • Valid class 5 driver’s licence with a clear record required
  • Previous experience towing a truck and trailer required
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail
  • Willingness to work as a team and learn new skills
  • Ability to use a phone or tablet for time tracking and emails
  • Ability to operate a skid steer and excavator at an advanced level
  • Ability to travel out of town on occasion (LOA and accommodations provided to you!)
  • Meet our exceed our core value requirements

Our core values include:

  • Pride in everything we do
  • Ability to adapt
  • Respect
  • Results Driven
  • We have fun

Do you have what it takes to be a great example of these core values? If so, we would love to hear from you!

Salary: Up to $40 per hour