Construction Lead Hand, Amaranth

**Grow Your Career with Whispering Pines Landscaping** At Whispering Pines Landscaping, we don’t just build landscapes — we craft outdoor spaces that inspire. Every member of our team plays a vital role in bringing creativity, craftsmanship, and care to life. We value efficiency, teamwork, and innovation — and we’re always looking for great people to grow with us. **Position:** **Landscape Construction Lead Hand** **Start Date:** Immediately We’re seeking a motivated and experienced **Lead Hand** to join our Landscape Construction team. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality landscape projects, leading a crew, and ensuring each site runs smoothly and safely from start to finish. **Why Work With Us?** - **Group Benefits:** Coverage for you and your dependents after 3 months (year-round employees) - **Profit Sharing:** Available after completion of 2 seasons - **Overtime Pay:** Applies after 44 hours/week - **Standby Pay or SUB Program:** Available during the winter season - **Statutory Holiday Pay:** Offered after the probationary period - **Retirement Savings Plan:** Eligible after 1 year of employment - **Employee Assistance Program (EAP):** Available at time of hire for you and your dependents - **Professional Development:** Access to Landscape Ontario courses and hands-on training - **Apprenticeship Opportunities:** Support for Red Seal or related certifications - **Company Events:** BBQs, tournaments, and team-building activities - **Convenient Jobsites:** Meet at our shop and travel in company vehicles to sites within ~45 minutes of Orangeville **What You’ll Be Doing** **Crew & Project Support** - Assist the Crew Leader and Construction Manager in executing projects efficiently and safely - Take a hands-on role in daily site activities while mentoring newer team members - Communicate effectively with your team and leadership to ensure tasks are clear and on schedule **Hardscape & Softscape Construction** - Perform and support tasks such as interlock installation, flagstone, grading, planting, sodding, retaining walls, and pool landscapes - Safely operate trucks, trailers, skid steers, excavators, and compactors - Conduct daily equipment checks and maintain a clean, organized site **Safety & Technology** - Follow PPE and safety requirements on all job sites - Use the LMN Crew App for timesheets and job tracking - Support inventory tracking and digital communication through company apps and WhatsApp **What We’re Looking For** - Minimum **3–5 years** of experience in landscape construction - Strong knowledge of materials, grades, and installation techniques - Ability to safely operate and train others on equipment (skid steer, saws, compactors, etc.) - Excellent communication and teamwork skills - A proactive attitude with the ability to lead by example **We’re Proud to Be an Equal Opportunity Employer** Whispering Pines Landscaping is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. **Ready to Grow with Us?** Apply today and take the next step in your landscaping career — with a team that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and continuous growth.