Gardener

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Job description

Sonora Gardeners have a passion for excellence in guest service and a strong background in horticulture. This position is responsible for maintaining the gardens and grounds to a high aesthetic level throughout Sonora Resort. Main tasks include watering, weeding, raking, lawn care, tending to a conservatory of tropical plants and working on small landscaping projects. They will provide clientele with a superior resort experience by ensuring the resort grounds are in excellent condition and upholding Sonora's service standards in all guest interactions.

Job Duties

Demonstrate desired service behaviors in accordance with Relais and Chateaux expectations.
Follow watering schedule for hanging baskets, potted plants, garden beds and shrubs.

**Maintain soil and plants**: rake, remove debris and weeds, replace plants as directed.
Trim hedges and trees as required.
Weeding Sonora's garden beds, prioritizing high guest traffic or high visibility areas.
Maintain roads and pathways; rake and smooth ditches, cover border areas with topsoil, plant and maintain grass where appropriate
Maintain conservatory plants under the direction of the Head Gardener, ensuring this guest area is clean, organized and ready for guest use.
Assist with floral arrangement for resort use as directed.
Maintain tools and ensure equipment is in good order.
Will occasionally assist with lawn care - mowing, fertilizing, line trimming etc.
Assist with maintenance or other departments as requested by direct manager.
Ensure effective working relationships and clear communication is maintained with all colleagues, supervisors and departments.
Ensure that all equipment, fixtures, and furniture of the department are kept in the best repair possible and are used in a safe and proper manner in coordination with the Maintenance Manager.
Drive small vehicles around the resort.

This is a seasonal position that works on site at the Resort in shift work rotations. Seeking a start date as soon as possible.

All staff are provided with complimentary single bedroom accommodations. Complimentary wifi, cable TV and internet calling provided in each staff room.
Complimentary meals, snacks and beverages provided from our Staff Kitchen
Water taxi transportation is provided to and from Campbell River for scheduled work shifts
Staff are required to leave the resort on their scheduled non-working days and are responsible for securing further transportation and accommodation thereafter.
Team Amenities on site include a staff lounge, fitness facility, hot tub, outdoor staff lounge area, access to trout ponds, hiking trails and Florence lake where a canoe and stand-up paddleboards are available for staff use.

**Enjoy other great work perks such as**:
25% off at Sonora's Gift Shop and Island Currents Spa (Services & products)
Special room rate for Employees & immediate family members visiting Sonora Resort
Staff social events and opportunities to experience adventure tours & activities
An Employee & Family Assistance Program offering counseling and mental health supports.
Employee Referral Bonus Program
We offer competitive wages, paid hourly, with opportunities for overtime, plus gratuities.
Profile description
Must be legally authorized to work in Canada and fluent in English. Second languages are an asset.
One (1) year of experience in a similar role.
Thorough understanding of the operations of gardening and horticulture; experience in a live-in resort environment is preferred.
Able to safely operate power equipment such as line trimmers, hedge trimmers, chain saws and blowers an asset.
High School Diploma required. Any additional education or experience in the Hospitality, Tourism, or related fields would be an asset.
Must be fluent in English, second language an asset.
First Aid & AED certificates are an asset.
Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team or independently with minimum supervision.
Capable of fulfilling physical demands of the job i