Horticulturist

Clintar Commercial Outdoor Services; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscaping company in Canada is looking for a Horticulturist to manage and maintain gardens and grounds at a flagship site in Hamilton. The role involves customer communication and record-keeping of job metrics. Candidates should have horticultural qualifications, experience in plant care, and be physically fit. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $25 to $30 per hour.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Company parties

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in horticulture or landscape maintenance.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work near heavy machinery.
• Must be physically fit and able to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Manage garden/tree/shrub/turf maintenance.
• Efficiently plan and execute horticultural tasks.
• Engage courteously with customers and staff.

Skills

Plant identification

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Education

Horticulturist or Landscape Gardener Certification

Completed college or vocational training

Job description

Benefits

• Company parties
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Company Overview

Clintar was founded in 1973 to provide top-quality corporate landscape and snow and ice management services. Today, Clintar is the largest company of its kind in Canada and ranked 27th overall in North America providing Commercial Outdoor Services. As a leader in the landscape management industry, Clintar rewards high-performing employees with growth and development opportunities.

Job Summary

Horticulturist sought to manage and maintain gardens and grounds at a flagship site in Hamilton. The role also involves customer communication and daily record-keeping of job metrics.

Responsibilities

• Manage garden/tree/shrub/turf maintenance
• Efficiently plan and execute horticultural tasks, including planting, treatment, pruning, and care
• Handle and transport nursery stock, manage soil and sod tasks and fertilize
• Assist in turf maintenance if required, track job metrics, and ensure safety compliance
• Adhere to all company and local regulations
• Engage courteously with customers and staff at facility

Qualifications

• Completed college or vocational training with Horticulturist or Landscape Gardener Certification
• 3-5 years’ experience
• Proficient in plant identification, especially trees and shrubs
• Ability to interpret blueprints
• Physically fit with stamina; must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Skilled in measurement, safety, detail-oriented tasks, problem-solving, and communication
• Requires working near heavy machinery, outdoors in varying conditions, and flexible hours, including weekends
• Proficient in English

Clintar is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. At Clintar, we’re committed to building a workforce that is more representative of the customers we serve and creating a culture where everyone feels like they belong.

Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

At Clintar, we don’t just shape landscapes - we shape experiences. With a proud heritage in professional landscaping and snow removal, we combine the allure of nature with meticulous craftsmanship. Join us and be part of a dedicated team that takes pride in enhancing natural beauty across Canada, no matter the season. Together, we turn every space into a masterpiece and every snowy path into a safe passage. Let’s create, maintain, and transform making every outdoor space a testament to our commitment and passion.

At Clintar, we know that our most important resource is our people.

We take pride in selecting hardworking individuals who we believe have the talent, enthusiasm, and dedication to join the elite crew at Clintar.

As a leader in the landscape management industry, we offer careers with plenty of room to grow, and provide our employees with a safe and healthy work environment, competitive salaries, equal opportunities for advancement, ongoing training and much more.

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