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Markstone Landscaping is a full-service, year-round landscaping company specializing in construction, maintenance, and snow operations across the GTA. With a reputation for quality and reliability, we take pride in building and maintaining outdoor spaces for residential, commercial, and municipal clients. Our commitment to safety, efficiency, and professional standards makes us a leader in the industry.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Working Supervisor leads a landscape construction crew while remaining hands-on in the day-to-day work. This role is ideal for an experienced tradesperson who can direct a team, manage a job site, and still roll up their sleeves alongside the crew. The ideal candidate combines strong leadership skills with solid construction experience and is comfortable balancing hands-on work with crew oversight.

Key Responsibilities

Crew Leadership & Site Management

• Lead and work alongside a landscape construction crew on a daily basis
• Assign and prioritize daily tasks, ensuring efficient and accurate execution
• Actively participate in construction work alongside the crew, not just direct from the sidelines
• Train, mentor, and support the development of crew members

Construction & Quality Control

• Read and interpret site plans, blueprints, and grading/hardscape drawings
• Execute and oversee landscape construction work including hardscaping, grading, planting, and related site work
• Ensure work meets Markstone's quality standards and client specifications
• Identify and resolve on-site issues, escalating to the Operations Manager as needed

Scheduling & Materials

• Coordinate daily crew schedules and job sequencing on-site
• Track material and equipment needs and communicate shortages proactively
• Ensure equipment and tools are used, maintained, and stored properly

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce safety protocols and ensure crew compliance with site safety requirements
• Conduct or support daily safety talks/toolbox meetings
• Report incidents, hazards, or safety concerns promptly

Communication & Reporting

• Communicate job progress, delays, and site conditions to the Operations Manager
• Liaise professionally with clients or site contacts as needed
• Complete daily job site documentation as required

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in landscape construction, with prior experience leading or supervising a crew
• Strong knowledge of hardscaping, grading, planting, and general site construction practices
• Ability to read and interpret site plans and drawings
• Valid driver's license required
• Ability to operate heavy/light equipment
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working outdoors and staying hands-on in physically demanding tasks

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $75,000–$80,000, based on experience
• Company car and cell phone provided
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within a fast-growing company
• Supportive, team-oriented workplace environment

Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person – Burlington, ON