Assistant Landscape Gardener

Job Title: Lawn & Garden Enhancement Crew MemberLocation: Toronto, ON ( close to Yonge st/ Sheppard ave)Company: Foliage Outside Matters

Join us in our mission to make our clients' Outside Matter

At Foliage Outside Matters, we pride ourselves on our First-Class maintenance, attention to detail, and high-end gardening services. Our team is committed to customizing outdoor spaces that help our clients feel at home, both outdoors and in. We have built an amazing team who shares this vision and we are looking for others to join our team.

Why Choose Foliage Outside Matters? Choosing foliage outside matters is more than just a job—it's a chance to grow professionally

• Training: You'll learn directly from experienced professionals, gaining valuable expertise in everything from turf & plant care to safe equipment operation. This training approach ensures you're well-prepared for the role and confident in your abilities.
• Purpose-driven career: If you're energized by maintaining and planting beautiful outdoor spaces, this is the role for you
• Residential locations: Our work takes us to prestigious properties in the Beaches, Rosedale, North York, and downtown Toronto.
• Safety first: We prioritize safety in all aspects of our work.

What We Offer:

• Growth: We provide targeted Landscape maintenance & planting training designed to elevate your skillset, transforming you into an A++ gardener and an industry all-star.
• Monday to Friday schedule: Enjoy a work-life balance with a 9 month contract, Winters off, and no mandatory weekend work .
• Great equipment: Access to a fleet of well-maintained vehicles and cutting-edge battery-powered tools.
• Professional development: We invest in your growth with off-season training, industry courses, and apprenticeship sponsorships.
• Convenient location: Our shop is TTC accessible and just minutes from Yonge & Sheppard. (By bus it's a short 5 min ride and a 6 min walk)
• Competitive compensation: Based on demonstrated experience and skill. Weekly pay.

Benefits:

• Paid sick/personal days after 3 months
• Health Spending Account (RMT, Dental, Prescription Drugs, Physio) after 3 months.
• Discounts at Marks Work Warehouse and other suppliers.
• Opportunities for Supplementary Unemployment Benefit Plan during the Winter.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 1+ years of gardening or horticultural experience would be an asset.
• Physical demands: Ability to lift heavy loads and work in all weather conditions.
• Equipment proficiency: Comfortable with lawn and garden maintenance equipment (blowers, mowers) is considered an asset
• Gardening knowledge: Basic understanding of accepted gardening practices.
• Driver's License: Clean G class driver's license would be an asset (abstract required)
• Work ethic: Experience working long, physically demanding hours hour days).

Apply today and join us in our mission to make our clients' Outside Matter join a team that values attention to detail, and the beauty of outdoor spaces, we'd love to hear from you.

To Apply: Please send your resume to

Foliage is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: $23.00-$28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North York, ON M2N 2M5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Can you reliably make it to our shop Monday- Friday for 6:45 am start time.

Experience:

• professional gardening, soft-scaping, or Horticulture: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• G, license with a clean drivers abstract (preferred)

Work Location: In person