Gardener (Summer 2025)

Friday Harbour Resort; Canada; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading resort as a Gardener, responsible for maintaining the beautiful grounds of Friday Harbour. This role involves detailed gardening tasks, ensuring the property remains inviting year-round. Ideal candidates will have a horticultural background and strong customer service skills. Enjoy perks like complimentary golf and recreational equipment use while working in a dynamic outdoor environment.

Benefits

Complimentary Golf

Use of Recreational Equipment

Discounts at Retailers and Restaurants

Group Medical and Dental Coverage

Company Matched Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in ground maintenance and gardening preferred.
• Ability to operate various landscape equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain gardens and landscaping throughout the resort.
• Monitor and maintain irrigation systems.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Attention to Detail

Plant Identification

Education

Horticultural Background

Landscape Design

Tools

Line Trimmer

Backpack Blower

Chain Saw

Power Washer

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Spend your days surrounded by the beauty of Lake Simcoe. With opportunities across the Resort in both guest facing and behind the scenes roles, we have somethingforeveryone.

Some of our guest facing opportunities include working on the Food and Beverage or Recreation and Leisure teams. Our Guest Services and Shuttle teams, or the FH Fine Food and Starbucks teams are also great opportunities to be in guest facing roles. During the summer months you could join the Marina or theNestGolfClub.

If you are looking for a job that ensures the fundamental operations of our Resort run smoothly and typically work away from guests, our Culinary, Security, Maintenance, Landscaping, and Housekeeping teams would be a greatfitforyou.

Working at Friday Harbour is unlike anywhere else. Be a part of the action, contributing to this one-of-a-kindResort.

Colleague Perks
- Complimentary golf (friends and family rates for your Guests)
- Complimentary use of recreational equipment (canoeing, kayaking, Fat Bikes, snowshoes, skates, etc.)
- Discounts at Friday Harbour retailers and restaurants
- Group medical and dental benefit coverage*
- Company matched pension plan and optional savings plans*
- Employee Assistance Program and free Headspace membership
- Exclusive Friday Harbour corporate partner discounts
- Training and development opportunities
- Colleague events and appreciation activities

* Privileges are subject to review and change.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Landscape leadership team, this position is responsible for the maintenance and development of property grounds to ensure a pleasant appearance. The Gardener’s overall responsibilities are to provide professional and detailed gardening/planting, set up and maintenance of garden areas across the Resort, requiring minimum supervision and using their own high level of initiative.

Responsibilities

• Daily detailed maintenance of gardens throughout the resort
• Plant various floral displays including streetscapes and tree-planting
• Responsible for maintaining flower beds, baskets, and boxes by watering, removing weeds, trimming, and maintaining appearance of planters
• Maintain plants by planting, transplanting, cultivating, irrigating, and pruning
• Accountable for maintaining grounds by clearing brush and debris by sweeping, cleaning up litter, replacing or making repairs and clearing drains; this includes trimming shrubs and trees
• Ensure daily checks are completed throughout the Nature Preserve trails and that the trails are maintained and free and clear of debris
• Power washing of buildings, hard pavement surfaces
• Monitor operation of irrigation systems and water areas without irrigation including beds, planter boxes
• Monitor and maintain the condition of playground and sports areas including basketball court, tennis court, playground
• Lay down mulch, wood chips, peat moss and other soil moisturizers
• Remove garbage from all exterior receptacles
• Perform routine maintenance and landscaping renovation tasks
• Support to ensure signage in general across the Resort is in place and in good condition
• Operate and maintain a variety of maintenance equipment such as cord trimmer, mower, side by side, backpack blower, chain saw
• Wash, clean, and re-fuel all equipment after use
• Maintain the appearance and safety of sidewalks, driveways, cart paths, or parking lots.
• Assist with set up and maintenance of seasonal recreation activities
• Compliance with all safety regulations of assigned tasks, and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the health and safety program
• Adhere to all environmental policies and programs as required
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Preference to candidates with horticultural, landscape design or land management background or experience
• Previous experience in ground maintenance and gardening an asset
• Previous experience using small landscape equipment including but not limited to; line trimmer, backpack blower, chain saw, small hand tools, skid steer, push mowers, golf cart, power washer and other equipment as assigned
• Strong ability to identify different plants/weeds
• Must possess excellent customer service skills
• Must be computer literate. Preferred candidate will have previous experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Must be extremely responsible with integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Majority of work is outdoor through all seasons in all weather conditions.
• Required to move, lift, carry, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Stand, sit, kneel, or walk for an extended period or for an entire shift.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, and pulling.
• Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces.
• Significant exposure to varying weather conditions
• Will encounter obnoxious smell from wastewater, gasoline, and diesel fuels.
• Will encounter hazardous materials, dangerous or toxic substances and chemicals.
• May encounter excessive noise from engines and equipment.

Join our team and make every day feel like Friday.

*All candidatesmust be legally eligible to work in Canada. Friday Harbour is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

*Friday Harbour is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Friday Harbour is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Upon request by the applicant, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Please contact the Human Resources department with any accommodation requests.