Oriole Landscaping - Lead Hand & Driver

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Location: Toronto

Reports To: Crew Leader

Oriole Landscaping is a mid‑town Toronto design/build firm that focuses on high‑end residential installations. Oriole has been working diligently for over 38 years in the industry and continues to refine its business culture, landscape construction and horticultural maintenance processes.

The landscape construction crew leader will perform tasks including reading plans and job packages, site staging, ordering materials, coordinating sub‑trades, directing and training staff on job site tasks, communicating and working with the project manager and the client. The crew leader will complete heavy landscape construction, site demolitions & excavations, hard & soft installations and project budget reviews.

• Comply with Occupational Health & Safety Act regulations (see OHSA S. 27: Duties of Supervisor).
• Review construction sites to identify and eliminate potential hazards.
• Ensure all required PPE and safety equipment is used by crew members.
• Perform job site safety inspections and toolbox talks.
• Train crew members to improve craftsmanship in horticulture, hardscapes, softscapes, carpentry, masonry, equipment operation & maintenance.
• Train crew members on optimal workflow to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Complete performance reviews with lead hand/driver and laborers.
• Complete daily progress reports and meetings on site with project manager.
• Drive a 5‑ton or larger truck with trailer.
• Be attentive to CBYD (Call Before You Dig) locate reports.
• Serve as craftsperson on‑site as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• 10 years or more landscape construction experience.
• Proficient at reading drawings, details, and following job packages.
• Experience operating excavator, skid steer, articulated loader.
• Attention to detail: careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Dependability: reliable, responsible and dependable in fulfilling obligations.
• Stress tolerance: maintaining composure and dealing calmly and effectively in high‑stress situations.
• Communication: daily reports using a smartphone and clear communication skills for articulating information to the operations manager, logistics driver & project manager.
• Organization: excellent organization skills and ability to complete projects within given deadlines.
• Training: experienced at working with and training staff on job skills.

This is a full‑time, seasonal position with the opportunity for a non‑seasonal position should it become available. Employees will be working outdoors in all types of weather. The workday starts at 7:00 am on site and 6:30 am in the yard. The hours will range from 45 to 55 per week, Monday to Friday and optional Saturdays. The company works to provide long weekends off for all employees.

This position requires an elevated level of personal organization and motivation, and social intelligence. It is highly physical in nature and requires the applicant to be able to lift weights of up to 50 lbs and includes frequent repetitive tasks. It also requires the applicant to have experience driving trucks with trailers and operating excavators and skid steers.

Varies from $28 to $33 per hour depending on skill set and experience.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed.