Gardening Team Member

3 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada HORTICARE LANDSCAPING Full time

**About Us**

Horticare Landscaping is a well-established grounds maintenance company servicing the Ottawa area. We have been in the business for 36 years and are looking to grow our team As a group of friendly, self-motivated individuals, we take pride in maintaining exceptional outdoor spaces for our residential and commercial clients.

**Garden Team Member**

Are you looking for an exciting outdoor career?

We’re hiring enthusiastic, team players to garden with us. We provide all the training necessary to produce polished results - If you’re able and willing to learn, we’re ready to teach you With an open and positive communication style, we’ll work together to help ensure your professional goals are met.

Our successful team members are reliable. They understand how to work together and when to utilize each other's strengths. Actively looking for ways to support one another is part of our day-to-day work life. It's hard work helping our clients get the most out of their outdoor spaces but we love it. You can expect a positive, welcoming atmosphere when you come to work. We believe enthusiasm reflects in the finished product and are eager to share our passion for landscapes with you.

**Job Duties**

As a gardening crew member, you’ll take part in completing a diversity of tasks throughout the working season. There will also be opportunities to gain more specialized skills, such as basic topiary practices or pest management.

General tasks will include:

- Spring and fall cleanup of gardens
- Planting shrubs, perennials, and annuals in new and existing gardens
- Maintaining flowerbeds: weeding, cultivating, edging, and deadheading
- Pruning shrubs
- Fertilizing and watering
- Winterizing gardens
- Using gardening and power tools (backpack blowers, hedge trimmers, etc.)

**Benefits of working at Horticare**
- Guaranteed full-time hours during the work season
- Paid online training and orientation
- Competitive wages
- End-of-season bonus with optional SUB Program
- $250 Health Savings Account contribution after the probationary period
- Up to $150.00 steel-toe safety shoe reimbursement after the probationary period
- Returning (second-year) employees receive increased benefits

**Requirements**:

- Steel-toed safety shoes - All other mandatory PPE is provided
- Willingness to work in a variety of weather
- Ability to lift 30lbs
- Eligible to work in Canada

**Not required but considered an asset**
- Horticulture experience
- Valid G Class driver's license
- First-aid training

**Details**

Workdays start at 7 am and we return to our meeting spot by 4:30 pm. We meet at St Laurent Shopping Centre in the East end of Ottawa. From there, crews travel together to job sites in company vehicles.

Team members must have reliable transportation to and from the meeting spot each work day. (Public transit to the shopping center is available).

A typical work week is Monday to Friday. During our busy spring and fall season: work may be rescheduled for Saturdays due to poor weather.

**Hours Per Week**: 35 - 45 hours (averaging +/- 40)

**Season Duration**: April to December 1st (weather depending).
- Separate arrangements to be discussed; students are welcome to apply.

**Working in a safe, supportive environment**

**Working in a safe, supportive environment**
- Our equipment and tools are up-to-date and well-maintained
- We offer ongoing training and learning opportunities, including one-on-one check-ins about your skill development, and goals, including written performance reviews.
- Sponsorship and financial support to continue your education with the Horticulture Apprenticeship Program through Algonquin College.
- Team lunches and an organized company-wide gathering during the summer
- Management has an open-door policy. We want your opinions and feedback, so we ensure you have a comfortable way to communicate them.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

**Experience**:

- Gardeners: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

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