Lead Hand – Landscape Construction
Hutten Land & Shore
Owen Sound, ON
$22–$27/hour, based on experience
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 on-site 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
Apply today and join the Hutten Land & Shore Landscape Construction Team.
