Location: Toronto, ON
Company: The Cultivated Garden
Hourly Salary Range: $30-40 (commensurate with experience and skill set)
Reports To: Crew Supervisor
Specific Requirements: Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years experience in a Supervisory role at a garden maintenance company or Horticulture Diploma.
Specific Requirements: A Class G driver’s license is required.
Employment Type: Seasonal Full-time 45-55 hrs./wk.
Benefits: Competitive

About The Cultivated Garden

The Cultivated Garden is a Provincial and National Award-winning Garden Maintenance Company located in Toronto. We are a diverse and dynamic team who are passionate about plants and working outdoors. We apply our enthusiasm and creativity to each space we maintain to provide unique and beautiful gardens for our clients.

Position Summary

The Supervisor’s role is to provide supervision and leadership to crew members and timely communication with clients to maintain a particular list of properties to the highest of standards while ensuring all Health and Safety regulations, policies and procedures are being followed. No Lawn Care, No Hardscaping.

Key Responsibilities

• Always lead by example, act in a respectful and professional manner, and keep morale high.
• Excellent knowledge of Ontario plants and their culture.
• Professional and pro-active communication with clients – anticipate what is needed at each site and implement.
• Excellent at pruning hedges and experienced with all types of gardening power tools.
• Excellent at seasonal containers.
• Ensure that every job and all accompanying paperwork is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide detailed training to all staff and always strive for maximum efficiency while delivering the highest standard of work.
• Comply with Health & Safety standards and uphold our company’s policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• College certificate in Horticulture or a related field preferred.
• Valid Ontario G-class driver’s license with a clean driving record is an asset.

Skills and Knowledge

• Proficient in reading and writing English.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Skilled in performing manual duties related to grounds maintenance and horticulture, including planting and pruning.
• Competent in the safe use of hand tools and gas/electric-powered equipment for professional grounds maintenance.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions (wet, cold, heat, etc.).
• Physical strength and stamina to perform tasks common to the landscaping industry, including lifting, bending, digging, and repetitive movements.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed.