Garden Apprentice

1 week ago

Vancouver, Canada The Social Gardener Full time

**Job Summary**

The Social Gardener is seeking an Apprentice to join our Vancouver team. This starting role will begin as a part-time position, with the intention to develop into full-time hours once experience has been gained.

Founded as recently as 2021 it is our intention to grow and explore our existing services towards our horticultural and ecological goals. Here at the Social Gardener we do things differently to reimagine what a garden can be. We believe in soil health, plant diversity and working with the natural ecology amidst our natural environment. Additionally, we achieve our standards via hard work and effective land management.

The Social Gardener is a Vancouver-based landscape design and gardening company specializing in fine gardening. Our sites include a combination of natural, residential, strata and public spaces. We are proud to deliver a range of comprehensive garden services including soil development, garden design and land management.

**Roles and Responsibilities**
- The ability to work both within a team or autonomously when required
- Working with, and providing support for affiliate contractors
- Provide support during the implementation of garden design
- Operating tools and equipment safely
- Vehicle, tool and equipment maintenance
- Monitoring for pests and disease
- Deadheading
- Cutting back perennials
- Weeding effectively
- Pruning shrubs and trees
- Transplanting, division and reduction of plants
- Planting pots, containers and borders
- Installing soil
- Composting
- Woodwork
- Manage job tasks within an allotted time frame

**Desired Qualities, Skills and Experience**
- Horticulturally educated or experienced
- Quick-learner
- Plant ID including, annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs
- Knowledge of pests and disease, soil science and composting
- Follows direction and instructions
- Reliable
- Detail oriented
- Creative
- Entrepreneurial
- BC drivers’ licence
- Land management
- Enjoys working outdoors during all four seasons
- Experienced in team sports
- Hardworking and physically strong

A curiosity and enthusiasm for gardening is an essential requirement, however additional training can be provided where it is necessary to grow gardening knowledge and experience.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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