Horticulturist

Clintar Hamilton / Niagara Region, ON; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscaping company seeks a Horticulturist in Hamilton to manage and maintain gardens. Responsibilities include planning horticultural tasks, handling nursery stock, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience and relevant certification. This role offers competitive hourly pay between $25.00 - $30.00.

Benefits

Extended healthcare

Life insurance

Dental and vision care

Paid annual vacation policy

Paid holiday time

Long-term disability

Qualifications

• Completed college or vocational training with Horticulturist or Landscape Gardener Certification.
• 3-5 years’ experience in horticulture or gardening.
• Physically fit with stamina; must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to interpret blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute horticultural tasks, including planting and treatment.
• Handle and transport nursery stock and manage soil tasks.
• Engage courteously with customers and staff.

Skills

Plant identification

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented tasks

Safety compliance

Education

Horticulturist or Landscape Gardener Certification

Job description

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

• 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

Compensation

Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity

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.

Benefits

• Extended healthcare (drug coverage, hospital care, professional services, and medical emergency assistance)
• Life insurance
• Dental and vision care
• Paid annual vacation policy
• Paid holiday time
• Long-term disability
• AD&D policy

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