Summer Student, Seasonal Landscaper

BGIS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BGIS is seeking highly motivated Seasonal Parks Workers in Horticulture for Summer 2025 at Parc Downsview Park. This full-time position involves maintaining gardens, assisting in restoration, and supporting outdoor events. Ideal candidates are post-secondary students in related fields, passionate about green spaces and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Current knowledge of Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Must possess and maintain a valid G license.
• Previous park labour or related experiences considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and install ornamental gardens and seasonal planters.
• Assist in the restoration of a 2-acre perennial garden bed.
• Provide staff support for outdoor events and stewardship activities.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to deal with the public using tact and courtesy

Team player

Ability to work independently

Education

Post-secondary full-time student/graduate in horticulture, landscaping, or permaculture

Job description

Summer Student - Seasonal Landscaper

BGIS at Parc Downsview Park is hiringSeasonal Parks Workers in Horticulture for Summer 2025. We are looking for highly motivated individuals who have a passion for working outdoors, an ability to work in a team environment, and a strong interest in the development and maintenance of green spaces.

Contract dates: May-August 2025

Work arrangement: in-person, at Parc Downsview Park in downtown Toronto

Hours: full-time, Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and install ornamental gardens and seasonal planters, which includes watering, weeding, deadheading, and pruning
• Assist in the restoration of a 2-acre perennial garden bed
• Park sanitation
• Provide staff support for outdoor events and stewardship activities
• Additional tasks in other areas of park operations arise occasionally (ie. turf care, urban orchard, urban arboriculture & forestry, park infrastructure)

Qualifications

• Post-secondary full-time student/graduate in programs or accreditations related to horticulture, landscaping, or permaculture
• Must have a current knowledge of the Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Must possess and maintain a valid G license
• Ability to work daily from 7:00AM to 3:30PM, including evening and weekend shifts as required
• Previous park labour or related experiences would be considered an asset

Competencies

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to deal with the public using tact and courtesy
• A team player that embraces a collaborative approach to problem solving
• Ability to work independently