Field Manager – Landscape Maintenance

Full-Time | Permanent | $65,000–$75,000/year

At Horizon Contracting Group, great landscapes start with great teams. We’re looking for an experienced Field Manager to lead our landscape maintenance teams, ensuring our crews have the support, training, and direction they need to deliver exceptional work.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys being in the field, developing people, solving problems, and making sure our clients and sites receive the highest level of service.

What You’ll Do

Field Leadership & Quality

• Oversee daily field operations and assign goals and priorities to crews
• Ensure maintenance work meets Horizon’s quality standards and contract requirements
• Conduct regular site visits and quality control inspections
• Support monthly planning and ensure crews are meeting schedules and expectations
• Address labour, scheduling, and site concerns as they arise

Team Development

• Lead daily morning meetings and regular crew communications
• Train and onboard new Foremen and field staff
• Support performance reviews, coaching, and disciplinary processes
• Assign and follow up on training and development opportunities
• Create a positive, supportive, and accountable team environment

Client & Operations Support

• Maintain regular communication with clients and address site concerns
• Provide updates on site progress and expectations
• Support communication between field teams and management
• Ensure reporting, site photos, forms, and documentation are completed accurately
• Oversee vehicle, equipment, and inventory condition and ensure required inspections are completed

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of progressive experience in the landscape industry
• 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience
• Experience driving a truck and trailer
• Strong understanding of landscape maintenance, contract scopes, and specifications
• Ability to read landscape drawings
• Excellent communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, Adobe PDF, iPhone applications, payroll software, and iPads
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• A natural ability to coach, lead, and bring out the best in others

Post-secondary education in an industry-related field and certifications such as Red Seal, CHT, CLM, ISA, Heavy Trailer Endorsement, or Fall Protection are considered assets.

Compensation & Benefits

• $65,000–$75,000 annual salary based on experience
• 20 days paid time off (15 vacation + 5 sick days)
• Extended health, dental and vision after 90 days
• RRSP matching after 1 year
• Company vehicle assigned as available
• Company tech package including laptop and cell phone/tablet

Work Environment

This role combines office and field work. You’ll spend time in the field, supporting crews and visiting sites, as well as completing planning, reporting, training, and administrative work in the office.

Our Core Values

Embrace the Challenge | We take on complex work and push for better

Lead with Care | We support our people and build strong relationships

Own Our Actions | We take responsibility and deliver results

Strongest Together | We succeed as a team

The Horizon Journey

At Horizon, we believe in growing our people From the Ground Up. We’re committed to developing leaders from within and creating opportunities for people who are ready to take on greater responsibility, build strong teams, and make an impact.

Build your future. From the ground up.