Lead Hand

Why join Salisbury Landscaping

Ready to grow your career with a company that builds standout outdoor spaces across the Edmonton region?

• Established & Respected Company – Known for delivering high-quality, award-winning landscape projects
• Team-First Culture – Your ideas matter and your growth is supported
• Meaningful Projects – Work on premium residential and commercial landscapes that make an impact

At Salisbury Landscaping, you’re not just part of the crew — you help bring projects to life and keep standards high on every site.

Job Summary

The Lead Hand supports the Foreman in delivering landscape construction projects safely, efficiently, and to Salisbury Landscaping's quality standards. This role helps coordinate daily crew activities, ensures installations follow design plans, and steps into a leadership role on site when the Foreman is unavailable. The Lead Hand plays a key role in keeping projects on schedule, maintaining quality, and supporting crew development.

Duties and Responsibilities

Project & Crew Support

• Support the Foreman in executing landscape construction projects to plan, schedule, and budget
• Assist with daily planning, material needs, and next-day site preparation
• Help coordinate crew tasks and workflow on site

Quality & Safety

• Ensure all installations meet Salisbury Landscaping quality standards and industry best practices
• Promote and enforce safe work practices and company safety policies
• Assist with troubleshooting site challenges and installation issues

Leadership Support

• Help train new crew members and support skill development across the team
• Step into site leadership responsibilities when the Foreman is absent
• Provide updates to the Foreman on project progress and site needs

Equipment & Operations

• Safely operate and maintain tools, machinery, and equipment on site
• Ensure materials and equipment are used efficiently and responsibly

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of landscape or construction leadership experience
• Valid driver’s license with 3 years of personal insurance history
• Ability to read and interpret landscape design plans and drawings
• Strong understanding of landscape installation methods and best practices
• Proven ability to lead crews, delegate work, and maintain standards
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working outdoors in a physically demanding environment