Welcome To The Tiny Gardener - Applying For The Horticulturalist Position

At The Tiny Gardener Inc. our success depends on a strong and knowledgeable team. Our wonderful clients work with us because of our reputation as being hard working nature nerds! The Tiny Gardener Inc. is a niche company in that we only deal with gardens; renovating exiting beds, installing new ones, seasonal container gardens and garden maintenance. We strive to boost pollinator populations and wildlife diversity in every garden we work on. We are looking for a motivated individual with plant expertise to join our team. Day to day duties will include:

Managing a team to complete the daily job list while upholding our company’s standards
plant care including; identification, deadheading, pruning, planting, dividing, fertilizing, pest management, watering, etc.
weeding
digging
applying mulch/soil
sod removal
edging
customer service etc.

The perfect candidate is someone who:

has strong leadership and teaching abilities
is self-motivated
team oriented
has strong organization and time management skills
is knowledgeable about perennials, shrubs and trees for Simcoe County (climate zone 5b). Specifically identifying them and their general cultural needs
enjoys working outdoors
has a valid driver’s license
can drive a truck and trailer
can lift and carry 20 pounds or more
takes pride in a hard day’s work
wants to contribute to protecting our environment
loves nature and is passionate about plants!

Wages range between $25.00-$28.00/hour depending on experience and skill set. Wages are negotiable with room for advancement. Off-season training and continued education courses are available and encouraged. A typical work week is Monday to Friday 7:00am-5:30pm but this may vary throughout the season. Historically our season starts the beginning of April and runs to the end of November. Health Care Benefits and Bonuses are also available. Please send your resume with a cover letter to contact@thetinygardener.ca

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