Seasonal Gardener

Job Number: 1

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Seasonal Gardener

 

Job Title: Seasonal Gardener

Work Location: private property

Job Type/Status: Full-time, Seasonal

Hourly Rate: $25.00

Hours & Shift Information: 40 hours per week

Duration: April 2021 – Nov 2021; possibility of extension   

Reports to: Head Gardener

 

This is a full-time contract position on a 400+ acre farm estate based in Caledon, Ontario.  The roles and responsibilities of the Seasonal Gardener vary by season as outlined below but the list is not exhaustive.  

 

Major Responsibilities:

• Maintain perennial flower beds, vegetable garden, container plantings, greenhouse, and pond garden as directed by the Head Gardener
• May be required to assist with maintenance of turf grass areas
• Responsible for knowledge of all aspects of Plant Health Care inclusive of I.P.M. and ecological best gardening practices
• Prepares various growing media prior to planting; gathering, cleaning and storing propagules; planting and transplanting as required and determining and maintaining correct growing environment.
• Knowledge of insect infestation or disease; report as noted.
• Performs maintenance such as litter control.
• May be required to assist with snow & ice removal, washroom cleaning.
• Operates various types of motor vehicles and mechanized grounds, garden and turf maintenance equipment, etc.
• May be required to perform various landscaping functions such as sodding and constructing/maintaining retaining walls etc.
• Tool maintenance
• Assist with removal of invasive weeds; general weeding
• Other tasks as required

Key Qualifications:

• Diploma or certificate in horticulture or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Considerable experience as a practicing gardener
• Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License
• Possession of or the ability to obtain an Ontario Landscape Exterminator's License an asset
   

You will also be required to demonstrate:

• Knowledge of a wide variety of plant materials including perennials, annuals, vegetables
• Knowledge of native plants
• Ability to recognize insect pests, diseases and weeds and to treat them in the most ecologically effective manner.
• Knowledge of beneficial insects
• Knowledge of invasive weed species
• Must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Must be physically capable of performing required duties
• Work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to deal courteously with colleagues
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule.
• Maintain log of hours worked.  

 

If you are interested in the role, please send your resume directly to hr@wittington.ca. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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