Forest Ridge Landscaping jobs

Company Overview

Forest Ridge began as a family run landscape design, installation, and maintenance company for over 25 years. We have since amalgamated with a nationwide company called Urban Life Solutions. We have divisions spanning from Ontario all the way to Alberta. Our division covers a variety of contracts throughout GTA and surrounding areas, with commercial and residential landscaping projects including hardscaping, softscaping, grading, retaining walls, planting, and sodding. We offer year-round work, including winter maintenance operations.

If you’re a hard-working, responsible, motivated individual interested in excellence, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Why Join our team ?

• Secure, year-round employment with competitive wages
• Opportunities to develop, advance, and refine your skills
• Supportive, team-based environment focused on success
• Member of Landscape Ontario in good standing
• COR Registered (Learn more: https://www.ihsa.ca/cor/FAQs-About-COR.aspx)

Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily site operations and lead construction crews.
• Coordinate landscape construction projects and ensure quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Oversee concrete paving, site furnishings, planting, aggregate installations, and hardscape construction .
• Read and interpret site plans, layouts, grades, and construction drawings.
• Schedule and allocate labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Monitor project progress, quality control, and safety compliance.
• Identify construction issues and implement effective solutions.
• Communicate with project managers, clients, suppliers, and crew members.
• Conduct site inspections and maintain project documentation.
• Train, mentor, and support crew performance and development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 -10 years of experience in landscape construction, hardscaping, or related construction fields as a supervisor .
• Valid G driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Experience operating landscape construction equipment such as skid steers, compactors, mini loaders, and sidewalk tractors.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, site safety practices, and quality standards.
• Ability to lead crews, work independently, and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Essential Requirements

• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision while directing and supporting crew members.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding work throughout the day.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, trucks, trailers, and construction equipment.
• Load, unload, and move materials efficiently around the job site.
• Perform daily site setup, organization, and cleanup.
• Monitor equipment condition and report or coordinate repairs as required.
• Ensure all work meets company quality standards and project specifications.
• Conduct quality control inspections and enforce best practices throughout all phases of construction.

Benefits:

• Winter employment opportunities
• Extended health care
• Dental & vision care
• Employee assistance program
• Health & wellness spending account
• RRSP match
• Company events
• On-site Parking

At ULS, we believe in fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment, and we look forward to the possibility of welcoming new members to our team in the future. In the meantime, feel free to explore our website to learn more about our company culture, values, and the impactful work we do.

Inclusive Work Environment :

ULS we embrace and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women, Indigenous people, and persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, colour, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, etc. If you require accommodation feel free to reach out with any questions. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. We regret that we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

ULS uses AI in our recruitment process to help assess and select candidates for positions.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Due to the volume of applications, we will only be reaching out to those who meet the requirements for the next steps in our hiring process.

Work Location: In person

• Other duties as required

Pay: $35.00-$40.00 per hour

Application question(s):

• What types of construction or landscape projects have you supervised, how many crew members did you manage, and what did your typical day-to-day responsibilities include?

Experience:

• Landscape construction supervisor / foreman : 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• G (required)

Work Location: In person