Lead Hand - Landscape Construction
Landscape - Owen Sound, Ontario

Department: Landscape

Employment Type: Full-Time

Mid-level

$22-$27/hour

Hutten Land & Shore

Owen Sound, ON

Shape our rugged landscape. You’re a skilled landscape builder. You’re comfortable taking the lead on smaller projects. And you know how to turn a design into reality. As a Lead Hand - Landscape Construction, you support the Crew Leader in executing high-quality landscape construction projects while guiding daily crew performance. You combine strong technical ability with growing leadership responsibility - helping ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to Hutten standards. This is hands-on, outdoor work - paired with accountability and direction on site.

What You’ll Be Responsible For
Project Execution

Assist the Crew Leader in supervising, delegating, coordinating, and executing daily work activities of a 2-3 person crew - at times independently

Support management of safety, quality, and productivity

Work safely and responsibly with strong initiative

Wear appropriate PPE at all times

Maintain cleanliness and organization of trucks, trailers, equipment, jobsites, and yard areas

Assistant Leadership

Take ownership of smaller projects while supporting overall project leadership

Demonstrate continuous growth and personal goal achievement

Actively participate in regular team meetings

Communicate professionally and courteously with customers

Comply with all company and safety regulations

Quality Workmanship

Reading and interpreting blueprints, structural drawings, and specifications

Layout of work areas to required elevations, grades, and drainage requirements

Site calculations and material quantity take-offs

Operation of chainsaws, jackhammers, laser levels, measurement equipment, and construction tools





Operation of heavy equipment including skid steer, excavator, and loader

Operation of crew truck and trailer

Completion of complex and detailed stone, wood, water, and planting installations

Short-Term Planning & Documentation

Complete required paperwork and electronic logs daily

Participate in daily planning to coordinate project goals and identify obstacles

Track estimated vs. actual job hours

What Success Looks Like

Projects completed to Hutten quality standards

Estimated vs. actual hours managed effectively

Strong in office leadership presence

Safe, organized, productive job sites

Clear communication and customer confidence

You hold a valid Class A Restricted (AR) license or greater, or are willing and able to obtain one within 3 months of hire, and are confident operating trucks, trailers, and equipment safely and professionally

Who This Role Is Perfect For

You value the Hutten philosophy

You are a strong communicator

You are detail-oriented and organized

You can confidently guide others

You embrace deadlines and physical work

You are highly skilled in landscape construction

You can calculate grades, slopes, and complex layouts

You can read and interpret landscape designs

You are comfortable operating heavy equipment

You can use a smartphone for communication and reporting

The Seasonality
Landscape Construction operates from early spring through late fall / early winter. During slower periods, there may be opportunities to contribute to other departments depending on workload and company needs.

Why Hutten?

Strong coaching and leadership development

Open book management

Monthly team events - BBQs, family parties, breakfast updates, games, and seasonal celebrations

A high-performance, growth-focused culture

Real opportunity to develop leadership skills and advance within the company

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📌 Lead Hand – Landscape Construction (Ontario)
🏢 Hutten Land & Shore
📍 Ontario