Lead Gardener

**LEAD GARDENER**

At Matthew Gove & Co. we design, install and care for contemporary gardens in Caledon, Mono, Mulmur, Creemore, Collingwood and surrounding areas.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Lead Gardener to join our team to work on beautiful estate gardens. The Lead Gardener will play an important role in ensuring the gardens are planted and tended at a high standard while working closely with and leading a small crew of gardeners. The current available position is for 40 hrs+/week, April to November.

**At Matthew Gove & Co. we value**:

- Naturalistic garden design combined with knowledgeable garden stewardship
- Attention to detail to keep gardens looking their best
- Working hard with others as part of a friendly, positive and inclusive team
- Organic gardening practices and respect for natural surroundings
- Being outside with the changing seasons and weather

**What we offer**:

- Competitive Wages
- Pay Equity
- Health Care Spending account
- An inclusive, positive, respectful work environment
- Horticultural Apprenticeships
- Paid industry related events, learning opportunities
- Opportunity to work on some of the most stunning rural estate gardens in the area

**Requirements**:

- 3-5 years experience of working in the landscape profession with garden specific knowledge and skills including excellent plant identification. Proven leadership experience is required.
- Ability to use power tools and hand tools properly.
- Good physical stamina to perform manual labour tasks, including lifting heavy objects, an eye for detail and willingness to work outdoors in various types of weather are required.
- Ability to safely drive a 1/2 ton truck, have and maintain a Valid G Driver’s License with clean abstract.
- Applicants should be flexible, energetic and cooperative in nature with a positive and friendly outlook.
- Reliable transportation to our yard in rural Caledon, ON
- Experience operating equipment, ie skid-steer, mini-excavator, would be an asset.

**Duties**:

- Lead the crew and participate in the timely execution of seasonal gardening duties and garden installations, keep the crew on task and complete the duties according to the schedule for each property.
- Safely drive the crew to and from job sites in the company vehicle.
- Perform administrative duties related to timesheets, materials and tools as well as daily gardening tasks independently and as the leader of a team.

**Responsibilities**:

- Daily time-tracking of the crew on site and tracking of tasks completed and materials used.
- Follow all health & safety regulations including wearing appropriate protective equipment.
- Load and unload tools and equipment from the truck.
- Keep working areas clean and maintain tools and equipment.
- Appropriate use and care for tools & equipment

No phone calls please.

Remuneration will be based on experience.

Thanks,

Matthew Gove

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 50 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-02-28
Expected start date: 2025-03-31