Job Description

Location:

Greater Toronto Area (GTA) - based out of Caledon ON, serving residential, commercial, and industrial properties across the GTA

Job Type:

Full-time, year-round preferred (approx. 40 hours per week)

Schedule:

Seasonal position April-Nov (opportunities available for winter snow operations)

Typically, 4x10-hour days, with occasional weekend shifts during peak seasons.

Pay:

$25-$30 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

Performance incentive - complete weekly scheduled work efficiently (under 40 hours) and still receive full weekly pay!

Onocon Group is seeking reliable, experienced Landscape Maintenance Crew Leaders / Lead Hands to join our property maintenance teams. Through Onocon Property Management, we deliver year-round landscape maintenance, lawn care, seasonal clean-ups, and snow/ice removal for residential, commercial, and industrial clients across the Greater Toronto Area. As a Crew Leader, you will lead small crews (teams of 2-4), ensure high-quality work, drive efficiency, and represent Onocon's commitment to safety, reliability, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, train, and motivate a crew of 2-4 in daily landscape maintenance tasks, including mowing, edging, string trimming, blowing, pruning, weeding, mulching, fertilizing, planting, seasonal clean-ups, and site cleanup.

Execute daily/weekly routes and schedules; assign tasks, adapt as needed, and ensure jobs are completed efficiently, on time, and to contract specifications.

Perform hands-on work alongside the crew to maintain quality standards, set the pace, and support team productivity.

Conduct site inspections, track progress (via mobile app)

Enforce all Health & Safety rules and regulations, including WHMIS, proper PPE use, equipment checks, and safe work practices.

Maintain company vehicles, trailers, tools, and equipment (daily checks, cleaning, minor issue reporting).

Uphold Onocon standards: always in uniform, maintain personal hygiene, keep worksites clean during and after jobs.

Qualifications/Skills - Landscape & Snow

Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience in landscape maintenance, groundskeeping, or related field (residential/commercial preferred).

Previous crew leader, foreman, or supervisory experience strongly preferred.

Valid Ontario G-class driver's license with clean driving abstract (AR license or higher is an asset).

Proven ability to operate landscape equipment including lawnmowers (push, ride-on, zero-turn), trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, and compact equipment (skid-steers, mini excavators, loaders - an asset).

Working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Strong organizational, time-management, multi-tasking, communication (verbal/written), and problem-solving skills.

Reliable, punctual, hardworking, safety-focused, and able to work effectively both independently and in a team.

WHMIS certification (mandatory).

Working at Heights and/or Standard First Aid (preferred).

Physically able to meet job demands: lift 50+ lbs, bend/kneel for full shifts, work in varying weather.

Work Conditions

Primarily outdoors in all weather conditions/environments, with occasional indoor tasks.

Exposure to moving mechanical parts/equipment; constant proper use of provided PPE (hard hat, safety vest, glasses, gloves, etc.).

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs overhead and perform physical demands of the role.

Flexibility for extended hours, evenings, weekends, holidays during peak seasons or winter events.

Why Join Onocon Group?

At Onocon, we value our team and are committed to safety, quality, and professional growth. We offer a supportive environment, year-round opportunities (including snow operations), competitive compensation with efficiency incentives, benefits, pension plan, and chances for advancement within Onocon Developments and Onocon Property Management. Be part of a dedicated team shaping properties across Southern Ontario.

How to Apply

Send your resume and a brief note on your leadership experience in landscaping/maintenance to info@onocon.ca (reference "Landscape Crew Leader" in the subject line). We are actively hiring - qualified candidates will be contacted promptly for interviews.

We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 7 months

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 50 per week

Work Location: In person