Role overview

Harbor Painting Co.

Painting Crew Lead (Working Foreman)

CA$65,000 to CA$95,000/year + Bonuses + Benefits

Step Up. Lead the Crew. Deliver Excellence.

Are you a high-level painter with leadership potential and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your skills and ideas matter? Harbor Painting Co. is hiring a Painting Crew Lead.A working foreman position where you'll guide teams, deliver quality, and help shape the future of one of York Region's most trusted painting companies.

Harbor Painting Co. Inc. is a family-owned, award-winning painting company proudly serving Newmarket and York Region since 2016. Known for exceptional craftsmanship in cabinet refinishing, interior, and exterior painting, we're driven by core values: delivering top-quality results, fostering a respectful and growth-oriented team culture, running efficient, well-structured operations, and maintaining integrity in everything we do. At Harbor Painting, we don't just paint homes, we create exceptional client experiences.

Learn more about us at: https://harborpaintingco.com

As a Painting Crew Lead, you're more than a manager. You're a mentor, a team builder, and a top-tier painter. You'll run job sites, communicate with homeowners, and lead by example, all while maintaining quality, safety, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

Lead a small crew of painters on residential job sites
Actively paint and assist with prep, spraying, cutting, and rolling
Oversee job timelines, quality control, and daily site tasks
Maintain positive, professional interactions with clients
Uphold safety standards and train team members
Ensure jobs finish on time, on budget, and to Harbor's high standards

Qualifications

3 or more years of painting experience (crew leadership is a strong asset)
Ability to provide references of past employers supporting your past leadership role
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to lead and inspire a team
High attention to detail and a strong work ethic
Customer-focused mindset with problem-solving ability
Valid Ontario driver's license with a clean driving record

Compensation & Benefits

Full time position
Earning Potential at CA$65,000 to CA$95,000, annually
Performance-based bonuses for completing jobs under budget with 100% customer satisfaction
Paid training and clear growth pathways
Extended health, vision, and life insurance after 90 days
Company events and a positive, family-oriented culture
All tools and equipment are provided
Year-round work with workflow adjusted for seasonal changes

Why Work With Us?

Harbor Painting Co. is built on trust, professionalism, respect, and accountability. We believe great service starts with great people, and we invest in our team so they can thrive. If you're someone who values growth, excellence, and teamwork, this is your chance to lead.

Harbor Painting Co. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.