Lead Hardscape Installer / Hardscape Crew Lead

At EcoBridge Landscape, we're passionate about creating beautiful, functional, and sustainable outdoor spaces.

Serving Vancouver, North Vancouver and West Vancouve, we specialize in premium landscaping services including: landscape design, hardscape construction, garden installations, and maintenance. Our approach combines quality craftsmanship, exceptional customer service and environmentally conscious practices.

We take pride in our attention to detail, collaborative team environment, and building trust and long-lasting relationships we build with our clients.

We're looking for a skilled Lead Hardscape Installer who shares our commitment to quality and is excited about growing with our company.

About the Role

As our Lead Hardscape Installer, you'll take a hands-on leadership role in planning, coordinating, and executing residential hardscape projects.

You'll be responsible for ensuring installations are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard, while working closely with the company owners to coordinate materials, equipment, project schedules, and crew activities.

We're looking for someone who knows their craft, takes initiative, communicates professionally with clients, and enjoys being part of a collaborative team.

While hardscaping installation will be your main area of expertise, you'll also support garden installations, planting and garden maintenance whenever needed.

We value demonstrated technical skills and the right attitude over a specific number of years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

Hardscape Installation & Construction

● Lead and perform hardscape installations, including paver and flagstone patios, pathways, retaining walls, and other outdoor structures.

● Complete excavation, digging, site preparation, grading, and leveling.

● Accurately measure, cut, and install materials using appropriate tools and equipment.

● Establish proper elevations, slopes, drainage, and base preparation.

● Operate small and medium side machinery and other landscaping equipment

● Ensure all installations meet EcoBridge's high quality and safety standards.

Project Planning & Coordination

● Assist management with planning, scheduling, and carrying out landscape projects, ensuring work meets established timelines and quality standards.

● Calculate and estimate materials needed for each project.

● Arrange utility locates through BC 1 Call before excavation, as required.

● Coordinate materials, supplies, equipment and deliveries.

● Organize daily crew activities, assign tasks, and ensure crew members understand their responsibilities and work priorities.

● Communicate with management, suppliers, and clients to clarify project requirements, coordinate deliveries, and provide progress updates.

● Identify potential challenges and recommend practical solutions.

● Keep projects organized and progressing efficiently.

● Maintain clean, safe, and professional job sites.

Customer Service & Teamwork

● Provide excellent customer service and maintain professional communication with homeowners.

● Understand and respond to the expectations of clients seeking high-quality landscape installations.

● Represent EcoBridge Landscape with professionalism, reliability, and a positive attitude.

● Collaborate with team members and support other landscaping activities when needed.

● Assist with planting, garden installations, and general landscape maintenance as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

● Strong hands-on knowledge of hardscape installation techniques.

● Proven ability to perform excavation, grading, leveling, measuring, and material cutting.

● Ability to accurately estimate materials and prepare for installation projects.

● Experience operating equipment commonly used in hardscaping projects, including mini excavators, compact track loaders, plate compactors, jumping jack compactors, concrete and masonry saws, etc

● Knowledge of proper base preparation, drainage, and construction methods.

● Ability to organize daily work, coordinate crew tasks, and manage project logistics with minimal supervision.

● Valid driver's licence

● Ability to read and interpret landscape plans, drawings, measurements, and site elevations.

● Good English communication skills for interacting with clients, suppliers, and team members.

● Legal authorization to work in Canada, including a valid work permit if applicable.

● Physically capable of performing outdoor construction work in varying weather conditions.

● Previous crew leadership or project coordination experience.

● Strong work ethic, reliability, and consistent attention to detail and workmanship.

● Willingness to assist with other landscape installation and maintenance tasks as required.

Nice to Have

● Experience towing trailers and safely securing equipment and materials is an asset.

● Experience with planting, soil preparation, sod installation, and landscape drainage is an asset

● Experience building timber or wood retaining walls.

● Fence installation experience.

What We Offer

● Competitive pay: 28–35 per hour, based on skills and experience.

● Full-time, permanent position with long-term career potential.

● Quarterly performance-based bonus opportunities.

● Opportunities for professional growth, training, seminars and increased leadership responsibilities.

● Potential access to a company truck and company phone, depending on responsibilities.

● A supportive, collaborative team environment.

● Opportunities to work on diverse and rewarding landscaping projects.

● Potential for additional employee benefits in the future as the company grows.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for more than just an experienced installer. We want someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys solving problems, and can take ownership of a project while contributing to the team's success.

The ideal candidate is technically skilled, organized, reliable, and comfortable interacting with clients who expect exceptional workmanship and service.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who wants to build a long-term career with EcoBridge Landscape, grow professionally, and contribute to the company's continued success.

How to Apply

If you're an experienced hardscape installer looking for a company where your skills are valued and your career can grow, we'd love to hear from you!

Please send your resume to: and, if available, photos of hardscape projects you've completed.

Join EcoBridge Landscape and help us create beautiful, sustainable outdoor spaces across Greater Vancouver.