Horticultural Therapist - Independent Contractor

Schlegel Villages Inc.; Milton; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Schlegel Villages Inc. is seeking a Horticultural Therapist as an Independent Contractor for our Ridgeview Court location in Milton, ON.

The role focuses on planning and delivering gardening-based activities that enhance residents’ well-being, working with the Recreation Team to advance holistic health goals. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Horticulture Therapy (or equivalent), completed 480 internship hours, and eligibility for CHTA membership.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in or completed a Degree in Horticulture Therapy or equivalent.
• Completed the required 480 hours of internship.
• Be an eligible member of the Canadian Horticulture Therapy Association.
• Be excited by our objectives, our Village philosophy and the family values that shape all aspects of life in a Schlegel Village.
• Display a caring and respectful attitude toward our residents, families, and team members.

Responsibilities

• Plan gardening-based activities for residents, on a per-session basis or integrated into a larger curriculum.
• Collaborate with the Recreation Team to support holistic health goals.
• Deliver hands-on experiences like planting seeds and caring for plants indoors and outdoors.
• Support residents to learn, grow, find life purpose and meaning.
• Foster strong relationships with residents, families and the Village team to deliver holistic care.

Skills

Caring attitude

Education

Degree in Horticulture Therapy or equivalent

480-hour internship completed

Job description

Horticultural Therapist - Independent Contractor

Job Category: Therapy Services

Requisition Number: HORTI031235

• Posted : July 30, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Ridgeview Court
545 Dymott Ave
Milton, ON L9T7V6, CAN

Description

The Village of Ridgeview Court has an exciting opportunity for a Horticultural Therapist - Independent Contractorto join their team.

To be successful as our new Horticulture Therapist, you will:

• Be enrolled in or completed a Degree in Horticulture Therapy or equivalent
• Completed the required 480 hours of internship
• Be an eligible member of the Canadian Horticulture Therapy Association
• Be excited by our objectives, our Village philosophy and the family values that shape all aspects of life in a Schlegel Village
• Display a caring and respectful attitude toward our residents, families, and team members

It would be an asset if our new HorticulturalTherapist has:

• Previous experience working with seniors is an asset
• Knowledge of therapy practices, methods, techniques and opportunities to improve resident’s well-being and holistic health
• An understanding of the relevant sections of the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007

At Schlegel Villages we are redefining elder care through innovation, village design and culture change, but we know the key to our village success, and our residents’ satisfaction, is YOU and our teams.

We aspire to provide all members of our communities, including team members, with a life enriching experience. We are family owned and operated and we take our mission seriously: “to provide holistic health care in a home environment, located within an internal neighbourhood design that promotes a caring community with emphasis on optimal health and life purpose for each resident”.

We’d love to talk to you about what makes us different.

As a new Horticulture Therapist, you will:

Support and embrace our resident-centered social culture and be proud to deliver the highest quality of recreational programing to our residents. You will work as key members of our Village and neighbourhood multidisciplinary teams to understand residents’ individual needs, and advocate for residents to actively participate in decisions about their care.

The Horticulture Therapist at Schlegel Villages foster exemplary relationships with residents, their families and the Village team to deliver holistic care that focusses on flexible living and quality of life.

Our Horticultural Therapist will plan gardening-based activities, either on a per-session basis or incorporated into a larger curriculum. Providing hands on experiences for our residents including, but not limited to planting seeds and caring for plants both indoors and outside.

In combination with the Recreation Team, the Horticulture Therapist can support our residents to learn, grow, find life purpose and meaning. The team plan and implement programs that contribute to a resident’s holistic health care goals, as outlined in Care Plans (including RAI MDS-Raps, Coding and Activities Initial Assessment), by encouraging physical, emotional, spiritual, social and cognitive growth for residents.

You can be you while being a part of our family

At Schlegel Villages we are redefining elder care through innovation, Village design and culture change, but we know the key to our Village success, and our residents’ satisfaction, is YOU and our teams.

We aspire to provide all members of our communities, including team members, with a life enriching experience. We are family owned and operated and we take our mission seriously: “to provide holistic health care in a home environment, located within an internal neighbourhood design that promotes a caring community with emphasis on optimal health and life purpose for each resident”.

Schlegel Villages is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with the hiring leader.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are ingrained within the Schlegel Culture, and our Villages are more welcoming, open-hearted and vibrant because of it. Each Village is strengthened by the unique lived experienceof every person connected to it.Everyone is included and respected in their spirituality, cultural diversity and individuality. Regardless of ability, heritage or cultural roots, our people are embraced, just as they are, and we celebrate andsupportlife purpose within the community.

At Schlegel Villages, our hiring practices reflect our commitment to human connection and strong relationships that we strive to provide in our Villages. We do not use artificial intelligence in our screening or selection processes; applications are reviewed by our recruitment professionals who thoughtfully assess candidate’s fit with our posted opportunities, mission and values.