Lead Hand, Irrigation at Park Landscaping – Calgary, Alberta

DEPARTMENT: Field Operations

REPORTS TO: Field Supervisor

EFFECTIVE DATE: March 2026

• Support the Foreman as the on-site second-in-command, providing day-to-day direction to irrigation crew members.

• Lead, motivate, and mentor team members to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution.

• Conduct daily pre-planning, task assignments, and workflow coordination to maintain productivity and meet timelines.

• Monitor crew performance, provide hands-on training, and reinforce company standards and expectations.

• Model professionalism, accountability, and a positive, solutions-focused attitude on site.

• Install residential and commercial irrigation systems, including mainlines, lateral lines, valves, controllers, and backflow assemblies.

• Perform system startups, winterizations, troubleshooting, and repairs.

• Conduct system inspections, identify deficiencies, and implement corrective actions.

• Adjust and program controllers to optimize water efficiency and performance.

• Ensure all irrigation work complies with manufacturer specifications, municipal requirements, and provincial regulations.

• Assist with landscape construction and softscape installation when required, including:

  • Sod, tree, and shrub installation

  • Mulch and rock placement

  • Basic hardscape support (patios, walkways, retaining walls)

• Support snow removal operations during winter months, including:

  • Operating equipment for snow clearing

  • Hand shoveling and application of salt/sand

• Safely operate trucks, trailers, skid steers, trenchers, vibratory plows, and irrigation-specific equipment.

• Use hand and power tools required for irrigation and landscape installation.

• Conduct daily equipment inspections and report maintenance needs.Ensure all work is performed in compliance with company safety policies and applicable occupational health and safety legislation.

• Maintain strong working knowledge of relevant local and provincial codes applicable to irrigation and landscape construction.

From November through April, Park Landscaping shifts focus to snow and ice management, with the role adapted to support winter operations. Availability is required for weather-dependent scheduling, including evenings and weekends during peak snow events.

• Experience: Minimum experience in landscaping, including installation and maintenance of landscaping features to safety and quality standards.

  • Supervisory experience, including ability to delegate work, manage performance, and mentor staff.

  • Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and site plans is considered an asset.

  • Budget management experience considered an asset

• Education / Certification: Post-secondary education in management, communication, safety, first aid, equipment operation, or landscaping considered an asset.

  • Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License with clean abstract.
    
    

• Regulatory Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of landscape construction methods, materials, tools, and equipment.

  • Knowledge of occupational health and safety practices applicable to landscaping and irrigation operations.

  • Understanding of local, provincial, and federal regulations relevant to landscape and irrigation work.

• Systems & Technical Experience: Skilled in operating skid steers, hand tools, and power tools safely and efficiently.

  • Experience using software for job management, costing, and safety compliance (e.g., Aspire, Site Docs).

• Strong leadership skills: foster collaboration, teamwork, and a positive, results-driven work environment.

• Relationship management: resolve issues and conflicts effectively, inclusively, and transparently.

• Organizational and time management skills: ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines.

• Independent and accountable: reliable, honest, and responsible for personal and team outcomes.

• Excellent verbal and written communication.

• Attention to detail: accurate record-keeping and timely reporting.

• Adaptability and open-mindedness: flexible and solution-oriented in dynamic field conditions.

• Approximately 70% of work involves physical tasks such as walking, lifting, bending, and repetitive movements; 30% involves sedentary tasks like equipment operation, driving, and planning.

• Ability to perform manual labour in outdoor settings and handle high-paced, physically demanding, or stressful conditions.

• Frequent use of hands and fingers for dexterity, electronic recordkeeping, and communication; regular talking and hearing required.

• Work is performed outdoors in a variety of conditions, including sun, heat, cold, wind, and rain, with exposure to dirt, dust, and noise.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.