Landscaping Assistant Crew Lead

Len Corcoran Excavating • Kingston, ON

1d • CA$32 - CA$41 • Onsite

About The Position

LCE is a leader in delivering top-notch site service and excavation for large-scale organizations thus enabling us to deliver secure, sustainable services to our stakeholders. We also transform outdoor spaces into beautiful and functional spaces for the future. Putting people first, being transparent and operating with clarity and honesty is the way we engage with our team, and the way we do business. It’s our goal to help our customers provide excellent services to their customers. This position is a full-time position for an experienced Landscaping Assistant Crew Lead. As the Landscaping Assistant Crew Lead, you will be the driving force on our job sites. You will assist a Site Supervisor in managing a small team, coordinate daily tasks, and work hands-on alongside your crew to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to our high standards. This role requires strong technical landscaping skills and excellent leadership abilities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional landscaping experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership or lead hand role.
• Strong knowledge of soft scaping, hardscaping, grading, and plant identification.
• Proficiency operating, skid steers, mini-excavators, and various power tools is a strong asset.
• Valid G driver’s license with a clean abstract.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Excellent communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• A DZ license and the ability to tow a trailer is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and train a crew of 2–4 landscapers on daily project tasks.
• Review designs, manage daily schedules, and ensure materials and equipment are ready.
• Perform high-quality landscaping work, including soft scaping, sodding, planting, hardscaping, retaining walls, interlocking stone and grading work.
• Enforce safety protocols, ensure proper tool usage, and maintain a clean, organized job site.
• In the absence of the Site Supervisor, act as the primary on-site contact for clients, answering basic questions and maintaining professional communication.
• Oversee the daily care, cleaning, and safe operation of company trucks, trailers, and machinery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed