Landscape Gardener / Lead Hand - Min 2 Years Exp.

Job Title: This position is intended for experienced Gardeners/ Turf Care experts / Landscape Technician/ Horticulturalist. ( At this time we are only responding to qualified candidates for this position. If you do not posses the required skill set, that ok!, we encourage you to visit our website and go to the careers page and apply for a different position, scroll down for website info)

Join Our Team at Foliage Outside Matters

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’re seeking experienced gardeners to join our team to make our clients' outdoor spaces extraordinary.

Why Foliage Outside Matters?

This is more than just a job— If you are an experienced gardener, this is an opportunity to show initiative and advance your landscape career. As a lead-hand Gardener, you will continue to develop your skillset while playing a key role in mentoring junior team members and elevating the quality of our services.

• Leadership Role: You will support the team leader by guiding and inspiring newer gardening professionals, ensuring that maintenance and planting tasks are completed to the highest standards.
• Purpose-Driven Work: If you take pride in curating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces, you will find satisfaction in this role.
• Specialized Training: Gain access to advanced training in landscaping practices, horticulture, and equipment operation. Our investment in your professional growth will elevate your skills and career.
• Prestigious Locations: Work on high-end residential properties in desirable areas like Rosedale, North York, the Beaches, and downtown Toronto.
• Commitment to Safety: We prioritize safety across all aspects of our work to ensure a secure environment for all our team members.

What We Offer:

• Professional Growth: We offer targeted training and leadership development opportunities to help you become an industry expert and a vital contributor to our success. Additionally, you'll have the chance to cross-train with our Seasonal Container and Planting team, expanding your skills and expertise.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule with a 9-month contract, no weekend work, and winters off.
• Top-of-the-Line Equipment: You will have access to cutting-edge, well-maintained vehicles and battery-powered tools to make your work efficient and enjoyable.
• Ongoing Professional Development: We sponsor industry certifications, apprenticeship programs, and off-season training to help you stay at the forefront of the field.
• Convenient Location: Our shop is easily accessible by TTC and just minutes from Yonge and Sheppard. (By bus it’s a short 5 min ride and a 6 min walk)
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary, based on experience, with weekly pay.( $25/ base to start + driving bonus + incentives)

Benefits:

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

Qualifications:

• Experience: 2+ years of professional gardening or landscaping experience, with some leadership skills. Experience in landscape maintenance, planting, plant health care, pruning, and record-keeping is a plus.
• Planting Skills: Previous professional experience in soft-scaping, annual planting, and container planting is an asset.
• Horticultural Knowledge: Advanced understanding of plant ID. & plant care, and landscape maintenance practices.
• Leadership Skills: Time management and communication abilities in a Garden/ maintenance role, ensuring high-quality work.
• Equipment Proficiency: Comfortable and experienced in using landscaping equipment, such as mowers, line trimmers, blowers, and other garden tools.
• Driver’s License: A clean G class driver’s license is an asset. (driver’s abstract required)
• Physical Demands: Ability to work in all weather conditions and perform physical tasks, including lifting and long hours.
• Work Ethic: A strong commitment to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction, with a track record of delivering excellent results.

Join Our Team!

If you're an experienced gardener or landscape technician with a passion for delivering top-tier results and are looking for more responsibility helping lead a team, we want to hear from you! Help us shape the future of beautiful outdoor spaces while advancing your career.

To Apply: Check out our website at www.foliagegardening.ca/employment/

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: $25.00-$32.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

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

Expected start date: 2025-08-18