Horticulturalist

Creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind outdoor spaces isn't easy...but it's rewarding.

If you love working with your hands, getting a bit dirty, and want to take pride in creating special places for outstanding clients, then you've come to the right place.

**($25-$30/hour)**

If you have a combination of professional experience and education in the horticultural field, love working outside, have a passion for plants, enjoy creating beautiful spaces for exceptional clients, and would like to be a part of a tightknit work family, this is the position for you

With a strong focus on plant identification and best practice plant health care, a Quiet Nature Horticulturalist is responsible for performing a variety of work tasks to ensure the completion of all Design Build Softscape installation & maintenance projects.

It is essential that you share the core values of Quiet Nature - RECAPP (Respect, Efficiency, Creativity, Adaptability, Professionalism and Positivity).
- 3-5 years of experience in high-end softscape installation with a broad knowledge and understanding of plants and plant identification
- Education in Horticulture or a related field is preferred however the ability to demonstrate the desired skillset through past work experience will be considered
- Demonstrated ability to identify common Ontario weeds/invasive species
- Extensive identification skills of common trees, shrubs and perennials
- Proficient in safe operation of truck and trailer combination
- Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner, and possess minimum licensing requirements where necessary
- Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices
- The drive to continually seek improvement, knowledge, and certifications

**You’ll have the benefit of working with a great group of people every day but we also offer**:

- overtime pay
- stat holiday pay
- health care plan
- company events
- profit-sharing program
- potential for year-round employment