Sod Installation Foreman – Landscaping & Lawn Care (Ottawa)

Pay: CA$27.00-CA$35.00 per hour

Green Works Contracting is hiring an experienced Sod Installation Foreman to lead our lawn and landscaping crews.
$27–$35/hr | Full-Time | Immediate Start | Truck & Equipment Experience Required.

Responsibilities:

- Lead and Supervise Crews: Direct and coordinate landscape crews to ensure projects are completed on time and to company standards.
- Project Management: Oversee and execute landscaping projects, ensuring proper techniques, safety, and efficiency.
- Site Preparation & Installation: Read and interpret site plans, prepare sites, and install softscapes, hardscapes, and irrigation systems.
- Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Operate and maintain landscaping equipment, including skid steers, excavators, and power tools.
- Quality Control: Conduct site inspections to ensure high-quality workmanship and compliance with project specifications.
- Training & Mentorship: Guide and mentor crew members, helping them develop their skills and work effectively as a team.
- Safety Compliance: Enforce safety protocols, ensuring a secure working environment for all team members.
- Client Communication: Act as the point of contact for clients, addressing questions and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Material & Resource Management: Track inventory, order necessary materials, and manage job site logistics.

Requirements:

- Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in landscaping, hardscaping, or construction, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent; additional certifications in landscaping or construction are a plus.
- Skills:




- Strong knowledge of landscape construction, hardscaping, plant materials, and irrigation systems.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, designs, and project specifications.
- Valid Class G driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- 20' Trailer hauling experience.
- Proficiency in operating skid steers, mini excavators, and other landscaping equipment.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong understanding of workplace safety protocols.
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.
- Work together with managers and project coordinators.

Why Work With Green Works Contracting?

At Green Works Contracting, we don’t just build landscapes—we build careers. We provide a dynamic and rewarding work environment where team members are encouraged to take initiative and grow their skills. If you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on role and are passionate about landscaping, this is the place for you!

- Competitive Salary – Earn based on experience and leadership ability.
- Career Growth Opportunities – Advance within a company that values skill development and internal promotions.
- Supportive Work Environment – Join a team that fosters respect, teamwork, and qualified growth.
- Exciting Projects – Work on diverse landscaping projects,



including high-end residential and commercial properties.
- Year-Round Employment Options – Seasonal work with opportunities for full-time, year-round positions.

If you’re an experienced Sod Installation Foreman – Landscaping & Lawn Care looking to take your career to the next level, apply today!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Experience:

- landscape maintenance: 3 years (preferred)
- landscape installation: 3 years (preferred)
- sod installation: 3 years (preferred)
- landscape foreman: 2years (preferred)
- F550 Operator: 1 year (preferred)
- 20' trailer hauling and securement: 1 year (preferred)
- skid steer: 1 year (preferred)
- plant/weed identification: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Why are you the right candidate for this role?
- Tell me about your grading experience.

Experience:

- Landscape maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
- Landscape installation: 1 year (preferred)
- Sod Installation: 1 year (preferred)
- Landscape Foreman: 1 year (preferred)
- F550 Operator: 1 year (preferred)
- 20' Trailer hauling and securement: 1 year (preferred)
- skid steer: 1 year (preferred)
- plant/weed identification: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Sod Installation Foreman – Landscaping & Lawn Care (Canada)
🏢 Green Works Contracting
📍 Canada