Foreman - Landscape Maintenance

Job summary

The Landscape Maintenance Foreman leads a crew to execute daily landscaping tasks while ensuring quality, safety, and efficient project scheduling. They are responsible for coaching team members, maintaining equipment, and providing excellent customer service in the field.

Job details

Landscape Maintenance Foreman (Seasonal) Your Future Team Are you passionate about working outdoors and leading a hardworking, collaborative crew? At Team Horizon, our Landscape Maintenance teams take pride in creating and caring for landscapes our clients love. We’re a supportive group of professionals who bring energy, skill, and attention to detail to every property. This seasonal leadership role typically runs from March/April through October or November and we are looking to round out our crew through the end of this season with the ability to look forward afterward. As a Landscape Maintenance Foreman, you’ll lead a dedicated crew while working closely with the Maintenance Field Manager. You’ll be hands-on in the field, guiding your team, ensuring quality work, and helping bring divisional goals to life — all while enjoying the outdoors. What will you do around here? Plan, schedule, and delegate daily work to keep jobs on track Lead, coach, and support your crew’s performance and development Troubleshoot challenges, manage incidents, and support conflict resolution Inspect, maintain, and perform minor repairs on equipment Operate a truck and trailer safely and professionally Represent Team Horizon with professionalism and excellent customer service Champion safety through toolbox talks and proper PPE use Complete daily and weekly paperwork including inspections, reports, and timecards We’d love to chat if you have: Education & Certifications Secondary school completion (asset); horticulture education (asset) Industry certifications (Red Seal, CLT, Pesticide Applicator) an asset Safety certifications (OFA Level 1, Fall Protection) an asset Valid Class 5 driver’s license (required) Experience & Skills 2+ years in landscaping or equivalent education Experience leading or supervising a crew Comfortable with physically demanding outdoor work Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills Experience operating landscape equipment Basic mechanical and plant knowledge Positive attitude and strong work ethic Physical Requirements This is a 100% labour-based role requiring lifting 50+ lbs and repetitive bending, crouching, twisting, and standing or walking for extended periods. Work Environment Your office is outdoors — rain or shine. Shifts are 4 x 10-hour days, giving you a 3-day weekend. Dress for the weather and embrace the elements. This role runs spring through October or November. What’s in it for you? $29–$36 per hour, based on experience Wage increases with education and tenure Vacation pay on every paycheque Company vehicle after 90 days (if available) RRSP enrollment after 1 year Benefits for returning seasonal employees Eligibility for company bonus programs Ready to spend your season outdoors doing meaningful work with a great team? Apply today and grow your career with Team Horizon.

What you’ll do

The Landscape Maintenance Foreman leads a crew to execute daily landscaping tasks while ensuring quality, safety, and efficient project scheduling. They are responsible for coaching team members, maintaining equipment, and providing excellent customer service in the field.

Requirements

Candidates should have at least 2 years of landscaping experience and a valid Class 5 driver's license. Preference is given to those with horticulture education and relevant industry or safety certifications.

Benefits

• Vacation pay • Company vehicle • RRSP enrollment • Bonus programs

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Crew Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Landscape maintenance
• Crew leadership
• Equipment operation
• Scheduling
• Conflict resolution
• Customer service
• Mechanical knowledge
• Plant knowledge
• Safety compliance
• Truck and trailer operation
• Team management
• Reporting
• Timecard management
• Pesticide application
• Professionalism
• Fall Protection
• Pesticide Applicator License
• Positivity
• Strong Work Ethic
• Valid Driver's License
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Leadership
• Horticulture
• Landscaping
• Landscape Maintenance
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Teamwork
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Trades
• Management & Leadership
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Construction
• Landscape Maintenance Foreman
• Landscaping / Grounds Supervisor
• Gardeners, Horticultural and Nursery Growers
• First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers