Horticulturist (Seasonal)

Horticulturist at Thermëa spa village Whitby

We have taken the spa experience and transformed it into a wellness village. Thermëa spa village is familiar, feels like home and allows its guests to escape the hectic pace of modern life. Our spa village is the first of its kind, with state-of-the-art installations and at its core, buildings reminiscent of a distant past, when life was strongly connected with nature and steeped in traditions. Our spa village, a twist on traditional spa culture, combines unique experiences inspired by rituals found around the globe with a distinctively Canadian character—a peaceful hideaway for our guests, not too far from home.

**It takes a village, join us.**

When you work at Thermëa spa village, you are not just gaining a job—you are finding a family. We pride our community on being one of the warmest and most welcoming—and, our guests truly do appreciate it. We go out of our way to provide excellent care to our guests, as well as our artisans.

**We are seeking a passionate seasonal Horticulturist in Whitby, Ontario to join our village.**

Find your place at Thermëa spa village.

***What we stand for**

Our mission is to give our guests a moment’s rest by offering them refuge, away from the pressures of modern life where they may rediscover their own well-being and, as a result, live a happier and longer life. Your role as an artisan of our spa village is to cultivate peace. We are passionate and dedicated team players here at Thermëa spa village. Always enthusiastic, helpful, conscientious, discrete—and most of all, respectful. We deeply care about everyone—guests and fellow artisans alike—in our wellness village.

**What we need**

Under the supervision of the Technical Services Manager, the **Horticulturist** will develop and maintain the appearance of the site's landscaping in accordance with brand standards and in collaboration with the design team.

You will support the elevation of our culture through the lens of our pillars: The best in wellness | The feeling of somewhere else | A trouble-free experience | In a natural state.

**What you’ll do**
- Work alongside a team of workers who care for the health and appearance of the landscaping around them;
- Carry out planting work of trees, shrubs, plants and flowers with the landscaping workers;
- Working with Procurement to order indoor and outdoor plants related to landscaping;
- Ensure the coordination of pruning, wood cutting and lawn care etc.
- Interact with guests of the spa and educate on our various trees, plants etc.
- Maintain the irrigation system.
- Perform other related duties.

***Profile needed**

**What is the profile needed in order to be successful in this positio**n**
- College diploma or professional degree in horticulture is an asset;
- Minimum 2 years experience in landscaping and facility landscaping management;
- Knowledge of landscape maintenance techniques;
- Strong horticulture knowledge (trees, plants, varieties, soils etc)
- Ability to confidently speak to others and share knowledge
- Creativity and sense of aesthetics
- Experience in budget management;
- Good manual skills;
- Positive leadership and communication skills;
- Valid driver's license;
- Good physical condition: ability to work in a noisy, hot and/or cold outdoor environment, ability to reach, bend, and frequently lift up to 50lbs (22,5 kg) with ease.

**When**

You will work on flexible schedule, 40 hours a week (days, evenings, weekends, holidays). Possibility of being on call for a determined period. This is a seasonal position starting in the Spring and ending beginning of November.

**What**
- Free Thermal Experience *
- Flexible schedule
- Possibilities of career advancement
- Health Insurance *
- **Some conditions apply**

**How**

Send us your resumé and cover letter by clicking ‘Apply’ below.