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Landscape Construction Foreman (Commercial)

@ Ghent Landscape

Petersburg, Ontario

$34–$48/hrOn-siteFull-time
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Overview

Ghent Landscape is hiring a Landscape Construction Foreman for its Commercial Construction team to lead landscape crews and run day-to-day site operations on commercial projects. The role covers crew direction, drawing interpretation, material and equipment planning, safety compliance and coordination with general contractors and trades. The posting states a rate of $34 to $48 per hour, company truck, group benefits, RRSP matching, EAP and year-round work.

Pay:

$34–$48 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and supervise landscape construction crews on commercial sites
  • Interpret drawings, grades and specifications to direct daily work
  • Coordinate materials, equipment, deliveries and work sequencing
  • Enforce safety policies, OHSA requirements and site documentation
  • Mentor and train crew members on techniques and safety

Requirements summary:

  • Proven experience leading a construction crew on commercial sites
  • Ability to read construction drawings, grades and elevations
  • Strong focus on job site safety and quality workmanship
  • Effective communication with superintendents, inspectors and trades
  • Ability to adapt to changing site conditions and schedules

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Benefits mentioned

Retirement planEmployee assistance
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-08-17
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SeniorityLead
DepartmentConstruction trades
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingConstruction site, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
Perks mentionedRetirement plan

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Ghent Landscape

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Creating all the finest landscapes.

Full company description

Based in Kitchener, we provide our award-winning landscape architectural and contracting services throughout Waterloo Region and Wellington Counties. Ghent Landscape is one of a select few design-build​ firms in Ontario with Landscape Architecture accreditation. Our well-educated, knowledgeable design staff will help you discover the best your property has to offer. We adjust our design services to match your specific requirements, striving to offer exceptional design solutions to any size project.

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348
People associated on LinkedIn
24
Reported office locations
  • 1633 Snyder's Rd E, Baden, Ontario N0B, CA
Business categories
  • Construction
  • Landscaping
  • Property Development
Other recorded names
  • Ghent Landscape
Specialties
  • landscape architecture
  • landscape design
  • landscape maintenance
  • and construction
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Reported total investment
0

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Based in Kitchener, we provide our award-winning landscape architectural and contracting services throughout Waterloo Region and Wellington Counties. Ghent Landscape is one of a select few design-build​ firms in Ontario with Landscape Architecture accreditation. Our well-educated, knowledgeable design staff will help you discover the best your property has to offer. We adjust our design services to match your…

FieldValue
IndustryArchitecture and Planning
Company size51-200 employees
HeadquartersBaden, Ontario
Organization typePartnership
Year founded2003
Specialtieslandscape architecturelandscape designlandscape maintenanceand construction
Open jobs on Jobsy6
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Job description

Ghent Landscape is looking for an experienced Landscape Construction Foreman to join our Commercial Construction team!

The Landscape Construction Foreman is responsible for leading landscape construction crews and overseeing day-to-day site operations on commercial projects. This hands-on leadership role ensures projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to company quality standards while coordinating effectively with Construction Managers, internal teams and stakeholders, and other trades.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise landscape construction crews on commercial job sites.
  • Interpret and execute work based on construction drawings, grades, elevations, specifications, and project details.
  • Coordinate daily site activities including crew direction, material requirements, equipment needs, work sequencing, and workflow planning.
  • Coordinate site activities alongside general contractors, site superintendents, inspectors, suppliers, and other trades as required.
  • Communicate daily progress updates, site challenges, schedule impacts, and upcoming project needs with Site Superintendents and Project Managers.
  • Ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within scope, and to company quality standards.
  • Maintain organized, clean, and safe job sites while enforcing company safety policies and OHSA requirements.
  • Operate and oversee the use of landscape construction equipment including skid steers, mini-excavators, compactors, loaders, and power tools.
  • Identify and troubleshoot site conditions, grading concerns, access limitations, and construction conflicts to maintain productivity and project momentum.
  • Coordinate deliveries, material placement, equipment movement, and site access to support efficient project execution.
  • Mentor and train crew members on construction techniques, equipment operation, safety expectations, and quality workmanship.
  • Complete required health and safety documentation including JSAs, site inspections, and incident reports.
  • Accurately submit digital crew timesheets to support payroll processing and job costing.
  • Represent the company professionally when interacting with general contractors, inspectors, suppliers, other trades, and the public.
  • Other duties as reasonably assigned to support team and project success.

What We're Looking For

  • Proven ability to lead a construction crew and maintain strong productivity on active commercial job sites.
  • Confidence interpreting construction drawings, grades, elevations, specifications, and technical details to guide daily work activities.
  • Ability to plan ahead for materials, equipment, labour, deliveries, and work sequencing to keep projects moving efficiently.
  • Strong understanding of commercial job site expectations, including coordination with general contractors and other trades.
  • Strong focus on job site safety, organization, productivity, and quality workmanship.
  • Effective communication with Site Superintendents, Project Managers, crew members, inspectors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.
  • Ability to adapt to changing site conditions, schedules, and priorities while maintaining project momentum.
  • Commitment to mentoring junior team members and contributing to a positive, team-focused work environment.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

  • Ability to confidently lead a landscape construction crew and maintain strong productivity and team morale.
  • Consistent delivery of work that meets company and project standards for safety, quality, schedule, and specifications.
  • Effective coordination with general contractors, site superintendents, other trades, inspectors, and internal project teams.
  • Ability to identify potential site challenges early and communicate solutions or concerns before they impact productivity or schedule.
  • Commitment to maintaining organized, safe, productive, and well-run job sites.
  • Positive leadership approach that supports crew development, teamwork, accountability, and high-quality workmanship.

Compensation & Benefits

  • $34–$48 per hour, depending on experience
  • Company truck
  • Group benefits
  • RRSP Matching
  • EAP
  • Year-round work available

If you're an experienced landscape construction leader who takes pride in delivering high-quality commercial projects, maintaining safe and productive job sites, and leading successful crews, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today!

Due to continued company growth and an expanding project pipeline, we are adding new positions to our landscape construction crews.

Ghent Landscape is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications, with emphasis on selecting the best-qualified person for the job. Ghent Landscape does not discriminate against applicants based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial, or local law. If accommodation is required during the application or interview process, please contact 519-581-7113.

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