Assistant Crew Leader

Matthew Gove & Co. - Assistant Crew Leader

At Matthew Gove & Co. we design, install and care for contemporary, naturalistic gardens in the Caledon and Orangeville area. We believe that working in beautiful, outdoor spaces is a rewarding, positive experience and we are looking to hire people who also love being outside, working with plants. We take pride in our personal and professional service. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining naturalistic gardens that improve our clients’ outdoor living spaces, providing them with opportunities to connect with nature.

Now in our twelfth year of business we are happy to be seeking a positive, and hardworking Assistant Crew Leader. The current available position is for 40hrs+/week, April to late November.

What does the job look like?
- Organize and keep track of the tools required for the job and at times assist with LMN timesheet management and tracking schedules, properties visited, tasks completed and materials used.
- Learn to manage a crew of 3-4 people
- Follow the policies and procedures of our company, comply with safety regulations and represent company values
- Complete the maintenance and garden installation tasks with your crew, sometimes under the supervision of the Crew Leader and sometimes on-site without supervision, leading the team, depending on the day’s requirements
- Responsible for loading and unloading tools and equipment for each day’s tasks and projects
- Communicate professionally while on-site with clients and other trades
- Follow instructions and communicate to others the best practices for gardening from the Owner/Head Gardener
- On occasion, drive a dedicated work truck for the garden crew to specific properties throughout Caledon, Orangeville and Mono

What is required?
- 2-4 years experience of working in the landscape industry with garden specific knowledge and skills
- Ability to use power tools and hand tools properly
- Ability to drive a truck, have and maintain a Valid G Driver’s License with clean abstract
- Reliable transportation to our yard in rural Erin, ON

What can we offer you?
- Competitive Wages
- Pay Equity
- An inclusive, positive, respectful work environment
- Horticultural Apprenticeship opportunities
- Paid industry related events, learning opportunities
- Supplementary Income Benefit
- Opportunity to work on some of the most stunning rural estate gardens in the area
- Health Care Spending Account

At Matthew Gove & Co. we value:

- Organic gardening practices and respect for natural surroundings
- Being outside, with the changing seasons and weather
- Attention to detail to keep natural spaces healthy and gardens looking their best
- Appreciating the beauty and artistic quality of a well designed, well kept garden
- Working hard with others as part of a friendly, positive and inclusive team
- Professional customer service

We are currently growing our team for a busy season and looking for staff who share our core values.

If you meet our requirements and enjoy working outdoors, then please send a cover letter and resume.

No phone calls please.

Remuneration will be based on experience, and well within industry standards.

Thanks,

Matt Gove

Matthew Gove & Co.

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

**Salary**: $20.00-$26.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Erin, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Landscape Gardening: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location