Overview
Landscape Foreman – High End Residential Construction Jobs in Greater Ottawa Metropolitan Area at Gerry Crepin Cartage
Title: Landscape Foreman – High End Residential Construction
Company: Gerry Crepin Cartage
Location: Greater Ottawa Metropolitan Area
Company Description
At Gerry Crepin Cartage Limited, we are a family-owned business with a long-standing presence in Ottawa’s construction and transportation industries. Alongside our civil and material operations, we have built a growing landscape design and construction division focused on delivering high-quality outdoor environments.
Role Description
We are seeking an experienced Landscape Foreman to lead the execution of high-end residential landscape construction projects, with a strong focus on precision, finishing, and craftsmanship.
This role is suited for someone who understands that the success of a project is defined in the details—alignment, cuts, elevations, and overall presentation—not just production.
You will be responsible for leading a crew, coordinating daily operations, and ensuring that each project meets both design intent and high-end finishing standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a crew on high-end landscape construction projects
- Execute and oversee:
Interlock, natural stone, and large-format slab installations
Retaining walls, steps, and feature elements
Deck construction (wood and composite)
- Assist with or oversee outdoor structures, water features, and landscape lighting installations (pergolas, pavilions, fountains, ponds, low-voltage lighting, etc.)
- Ensure all work meets tight tolerances and high-end finish standards:
- Coordinate daily site activities including materials, equipment, and crew allocation
- Operate and oversee the use of equipment (excavators, skid steers, compactors, etc.)
- Read and interpret drawings and ensure accurate site layout and execution
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional job site
- Communicate effectively with project managers, designers, and clients when required
- Promote and enforce health and safety standards on site
What we are looking for
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in landscape construction, with proven experience leading projects or crews on high-end residential work
- Strong expertise in Interlock, natural stone installation, retaining walls, steps and deck construction (wood/composite)
- Experience with outdoor structures, water features, and/or landscape lighting is a strong asset
- Solid understanding of grading, base preparation, and drainage systems
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and translate them accurately on site
- Experience operating equipment (excavators, skid steers, compactors)
- Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Professional, reliable, and accountable
What Sets You Apart
- You care about the final 5% of a job as much as the first 95%
- You notice and correct misalignment, poor cuts, or inconsistencies
- You take ownership of your projects and hold your crew to a high standard
- You are comfortable working in environments where quality expectations are high
- You bring added value through experience with custom outdoor structures, water features, landscape lighting, and detailed finishes
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in hardscape/landscape construction
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience
- Valid G Class driver’s license (clean abstract required)
- AZ or DZ license is an asset
- ICPI certification is an asset
- Physically capable of working in various weather conditions
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation: $38.00 – $45.00 per hour (based on experience)
- Benefits package available after probation period
- Opportunity to work on well-designed, high-end residential projects
- Support from an experienced project management and design team
- Access to equipment, materials, and internal resources to execute properly
- A stable, team-oriented environment with opportunities for growth
