Head Gardener
7 months ago
**Position Overview**:
**Responsibilities**:
- Perform a variety of gardening tasks, including planting, watering, weeding, pruning, and mulching, using sustainable and environmentally friendly practices.
- Maintain and implement ecological landscapes, including native plantings, rain gardens, food gardens and pollinator habitats.
- Lead and supervise a small team in all aspects of landscape maintenance and implementation.
- Implement organic and low-impact gardening practices, including composting, mulching, and natural pest management techniques.
- Conduct site assessments, soil analysis, and plant inventories to inform landscape design and maintenance strategies.
- Educate clients and team members on ecological principles, sustainable landscaping practices, and the benefits of native & pollinator plantings.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and inventory supplies necessary for gardening operations.
- Keep detailed records of daily operations.
**Qualifications**:
- Completion of a Horticulture Certification program, or minimum of level 1.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in landscape maintenance or a combination of other horticulture/ecological restoration related positions.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively lead and motivate a team. Collaboration and communication are essential aspects of our workplace.
- Extensive knowledge of plant species.
- Ability to perform manual labor in various weather conditions.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
**Benefits**:
- Living wage workplace - exact rate of pay will reflect experience and education relevant to the position.
- Extended health benefits options after 6 months.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Opportunities for growth, professional development and training.
- Fun, engaging, and collaborative work environment. This is a workplace where your input and perspective are valued We work as a team and your unique experience and perspectives are important to our success.
- Above all, we aim to enjoy our days. We spend so much of our lives at work, so we want this to be somewhere that we all look forward to being.
- Use of company truck for commuting to and from work can be considered.
**How to Apply**:
Pay: From $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week
**Benefits**:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
**Experience**:
- Landscaping: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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