Company Overview: Join our growing team! We are the premier provider of comprehensive landscaping, landscape construction, snow removal, and maintenance services for Peterborough and surrounding areas. We take pride in transforming outdoor spaces into stunning, functional, and sustainable environments for our valued clients. Our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to delivering exceptional service, craftsmanship, and attention to detail. We strive to exceed our clients' expectations and create beautiful landscapes that enhance their lives while fostering a culture of teamwork, innovation, and continuous development of our employees.

Position Overview: THIS IS A FULL-TIME YEAR ROUND POSITION. We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Construction Crew Lead to join our team. As the Construction Crew Lead, you will play a vital role in overseeing and guiding our construction projects, ensuring their successful completion. You will lead a crew, provide on-the-job training, and ensure adherence to occupational health and safety guidelines. With a focus on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, you will contribute to creating beautiful outdoor spaces that make a lasting impact.

Responsibilities:

- Provide strong leadership and guidance to a construction crew, coaching and training team members on project tasks.
- Execute tasks delegated by the Department Foreperson to ensure efficient project execution.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of all job sites, ensuring they are tidy once work is completed.
- Safely operate company vehicles and ensure loads are secured for transport.
- Load and unload vehicles for assigned jobs.




- Collaborate with the Foreman to develop a daily workload plan, considering project requirements and timelines.
- Utilize various manual and power tools and equipment for construction tasks, ensuring their proper maintenance and safe operation.
- Oversee and coordinate a crew of up to 2 General Labourers, promoting teamwork and a positive work environment.
- Foster high morale and a positive team dynamic, building a strong sense of camaraderie among crew members.
- Complete all required checklists and maintain the Vehicle Inspection book to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Fuel and clean company vehicles as necessary, keeping them in good condition.
- Ensure proper use of team personal protective equipment (PPE) to maintain a safe working environment.
- Plan and submit routes for productive project execution, considering factors such as distance, traffic, and project priorities.
- Work within Occupational Health & Safety guidelines to maintain a safe work environment for yourself and the team.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

- Certificate in Carpentry, Automotive, Horticulture, or equivalent work experience, demonstrating your expertise in construction-related fields.
- Possession of a valid G Class driver's license (AR license is an asset),



showcasing your ability to operate company vehicles safely.
- Experience with Carpentry in construction-related fields such as: Fencing, decks, lattice and privacy features.
- Experience with trucks and trailers, enabling you to efficiently transport equipment and materials to job sites.
- Strong attention to detail and adherence to processes, ensuring the highest standards of quality and accuracy in your work.
- Excellent communication skills in various environments, enabling effective collaboration with team members, supervisors, and clients.
- Strong problem-solving skills to navigate challenging or complex situations, finding efficient solutions while maintaining productivity.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team agile, adapting to different project requirements and contributing to a positive work environment.
- Leadership skills are an asset, allowing you to inspire and motivate your crew to achieve project goals.

Physical Requirements:

- Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs (or 75 lbs in a two-person lift), enabling you to handle materials and equipment required for construction tasks.
- Extended periods of standing
- Working outdoors in various weather conditions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

- Extended health care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cavan Monaghan, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- construction: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Construction Crew Lead (Canada)
🏢 Quigley Landscaping
📍 Canada