Horticulturist

Job Type:

Permanent

Department:

Community Services

Hourly Wage:

$34.39

Close Date (closes at 12:00 am on date noted below):

February 7, 2026

Openings:

1Position SummaryReporting to the Supervisor, Operations, the Horticulturist supports daily activities of horticulture services within the division. The Horticulturist will be responsible for the design, ordering, installation, and maintenance of Town landscapes, gardens, and plant collections. This role ensures public spaces are safe functional and aesthetically pleasing while enhancing the environmental and social value of the Town's green infrastructure. This role will provide technical expertise in plant selection, soil management, pest control, and landscape practices. This role will provide guidance and training to other staff including seasonal and summer staff.

Work Schedule

•40 hours per week. Afternoon, Midnight and Standby shifts will be required.

•Overtime hours may be offered in accordance with the Collective Agreement.Major Job Responsibilities

Execute day to day activities related to horticulture operations:

• Performs and assists in directing and coordinating day-to-day activities for summer and seasonal staff, instructs in the use of proper safety equipment, oversee the proper usage of tools and equipment, mentoring and updating horticulture best practices

• Responsible for growing, planting, pruning, weeding, fertilizing, watering, and general maintenance of trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, and turf

• Coordinate seasonal display installations, including hanging baskets, planters, and decorative arrangements

• Monitor plant health and soil conditions; identify and respond to pest or disease issues.

• Maintain and operate irrigation systems and hand-watering programs

• Responsible for monitoring and identifying pests (insect, fungal, invasive and noxious plants), prevention and control of pests as part of the Integrated Pest Management program (IPM) in alignment with practices directed by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) and in alignment with a Commercial Pest Management License

• Grass cutting/trimming, vegetation control, maintenance and landscaping on boulevards, parks, trails, trailheads, town owned lands and facilities as scheduled or as required

• Performing horticulture duties such watering, pruning, fertilizing, cultivating, and mulching of beds and gardens to enhance horticultural areas within parks, road allowance & traffic medians throughout the Town

• During the winter, plow/salt and remove snow on various Town owned roadways, parking lots and facilities using shovels, dump trucks, tractors, loaders etc.; install, flood and maintain seasonal public ice rinks

• Perform other duties as assigned

Health and Safety, Customer Service

• Submits neat and complete written and electronic records including time sheets, maintenance history report forms and other records as directed

• Performs manual labour requiring lifting over 50 lbs

• Follows equipment operating guidelines

• Ensures all PPE is utilized and worn as per requirements

• Performs pre and post audits of all equipment utilized

• Completes equipment work order forms as required

• Responds to customer inquiries according to established procedures and approved decision-making framework

• Maintains ongoing communication with internal staff and contractors to maintain a high level of efficiency and service

• Complies with all health and safety practices as it relates to the work, standard operating guidelines and the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Education & Experience

• A diploma or degree in Ornamental Horticulture or Landscape Design from a recognized institution, or an equivalent combination of education, experience and certifications will be considered

• Minimum three (3) years' experience working in the horticulture industry

• Experience in plant identification (annuals, perennials, weeds and shrubs) and their specific cultural requirements

• Experience in plant propagation, greenhouse environmental controls, landscape design, and landscape (softscape and hardscape) installation and maintenance

• Experience insect and plant disease identification, and Integrated Pest Management controls

• Minimum three (3) years' horticulture experience in municipal operations preferred

• Possess a valid and in good standing, Ontario Ministry of the Environment's Land Exterminators Pesticide License

• Possess a full G Driver's License, with a satisfactory driving record

• Possess a valid and in good standing: Certified Landscape Technician (CLT Softscape Installation) / Certified Landscape Horticulturist Technician (CLHT Softscape Installation); or National Occupation Classification (NOC) 22114, Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist; or National Association of Landscape Professionals (formally Professional Landcare Network) Certified Landscape Technician is an asset

• A valid chainsaw safety and operational certification is an asset

• A valid urban forestry woodchipper safety and operational certification is an asset

• D License with a Z endorsement with a satisfactory driving record is an asset

• A valid Standard First Aid / CPR-C and AED certification is an asset

• Working knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations, i.e. Ontario Health and Safety Act (OHSA)

• Strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude to operate and train staff in the safe operation of relevant equipment

• Ability to use computer or mobile-based software to enter time, expenses, work records

• Comfortable using Microsoft Outlook, Excel and related digital tools

• Detail orientated

• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills

• Ability to work independently and as a team

• Proficiency in AMANDA, GIS, and AVL software is an asset

• Demonstrated basic budget, purchasing, quotation, receiving and invoicing skills is an asset

• Excellent verbal, written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills

Hourly Rate: $34.39

This posting is for an existing job vacancy.

The job posting closes at 12:00 am on February 7, 2026. Interested applicants, please ensure to apply by 11:59 pm on February 6, 2026.

Internal Applicants: If you are currently employed with the Town of Milton, please apply internally through the Jobs Hub app of your Workday account in order for your application to be processed as internal applicant.

In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation, applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used strictly for candidate selection.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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