Landscape Gardener

At Clearwing Ecological Gardening and Restoration, we create and maintain gardens full of beauty and biodiversity, working with nature to restore and breathe new life into our client’s properties. As a woman-owned and operated business, we value and celebrate the skills, commitment, and contributions of our employees. We are passionate about caring for people and the planet, and encourage a culture of support, inclusivity, and growth.

We are looking for energetic individuals to join our growing gardening team If you thrive in a small team environment, are passionate about gardening, and love getting your hands dirty, we want to meet you Gardening experience is an asset.

**About the Positions (2 Available)**

**Title**: Landscape Gardener

**Type**: Seasonal full-time (up to 40 hours per week)

**Duration**: April 14 to October 30, 2025, with possibility of extension and to return annually

**Work Hours**: Between Monday and Friday, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Weekends off, with the occasional Saturday required to accommodate cancellations due to weather conditions or holidays

**Location**: The team meets each morning at pick-up locations and we then travel together in company vehicles to and from our client's properties throughout Peterborough County. _Applicants must be willing and able to meet between Lakefield and Apsley, Ontario for work each day._

**Wage**: $20-$22/hour based on work experience

**Duties**
- Identifying and thoroughly removing weeds and invasive plants
- Pruning shrubs and small trees and deadheading perennials
- Wheelbarrowing and spreading soil, mulch, and other garden materials
- Lifting and carrying bagged garden materials repeatedly throughout the day
- Planting perennials, trees and shrubs
- Operating electric leaf blowers and trimmers
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area
- Cleaning, tightening, and sharpening garden tools

**Requirements**:

- **Must have**a valid G driver's license and own a reliable vehicle to meet for work between Lakefield and Apsley, Ontario
- Highly self-motivated with a strong attention to detail
- Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced outdoor environment
- Ability to multi-task and work efficiently independently and as part of a team
- Able to follow verbal instructions, learn new skills, and adapt
- Positive attitude and communication
- Excellent stamina, manual dexterity, and physical strength for lifting, bending, kneeling, and digging
- Ability to work in challenging weather conditions for long periods, including humidity, heat, rain, and cold
- Must be able to lift and carry materials up to 50lbs

**Assets (but not absolutely required)**:

- Garden maintenance and/or landscaping experience
- Related post secondary education and certifications
- Valid First Aid Training
- Safe driving record

**We Offer**
- On-the-job training, learning opportunities & career growth
- Performance-based bonuses and raises
- Paid team-building events
- Four day work week
- Weekends off
- Free Uniforms and PPE
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible scheduling
- Work/life balance
- Clearwing Eco. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to r_ace, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status or disability.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 7 months

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Will you be able to reliably commute between Lakefield and Apsley, Ontario?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-02-24
Expected start date: 2025-04-14