Horticulturalist

Oakridge Landscape Contractors; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an award-winning landscape team as a Horticulturalist at a leading company in Ontario. You'll train staff, oversee plant projects, and ensure successful horticultural practices. This role seeks a knowledgeable and passionate individual with experience in landscaping, ready to thrive in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Health & Dental Benefits after 3 months

Company-Matching RRSP after 1 year

Supportive Team Environment

Year-Round Work

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in landscaping or horticulture.
• Spray License (Landscape Exterminator) required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Train crews on planting techniques and horticultural practices.
• Oversee plant handling, transportation, and installation.
• Diagnose pests and diseases, advise on treatment plans.

Skills

Plant Health

Training

Problem-solving

Attention to Detail

Pest Diagnosis

Education

Bachelor's degree in horticulture

Job description

We’re Growing – Join Our Award-Winning Team as a Horticulturalist!
Location: 340 Regional Road 20, Hannon, ON
Pay: $23–$28/hour (based on experience & certifications)

For over 30 years, Oakridge Landscape Contractors has been shaping the outdoor spaces of Southern Ontario with creativity, precision, and pride. As an industry leader known for award-winning landscapes, we’re looking for a passionate Horticulture Specialist to join our team and help us keep raising the bar.

Why Join Oakridge?

• Competitive Pay: $23–$28 per hour based on your experience and certification.
• Health & Dental Benefits after just 3 months.
• Company-Matching RRSP after 1 year.
• Supportive Team Environment: Work with a skilled, friendly, and driven team.
• Year-Round Work: We don’t just build – we grow and maintain, all seasons.

What You’ll Be Doing

• You’ll be the go-to expert in all things green. From training staff to hands-on planting, you’ll ensure every project flourishes.
• Train crews on proper planting techniques and horticultural practices.
• Oversee plant handling, transportation, and installation to minimize damage.
• Guide staff on proper pruning and identify any hazardous limbs.
• Ensure plant material gets appropriate watering and soil depth.
• Tag and inspect nursery plant stock for upcoming projects.
• Visit and support landscape maintenance sites with hands-on coaching.
• Diagnose pests and diseases and advise on treatment plans.
• Share your plant knowledge with crews and clients alike.
• Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and treatments as needed.
• Participate in physical tasks (planting, kneeling, lifting, etc.).

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in landscaping or horticulture.
• Bachelor's degree in horticulture or equivalent experience.
• Spray License (Landscape Exterminator) required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Detail-oriented and passionate about plant health.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather.

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