Supervisor, Horticulture

Municipal World Inc.; Brampton; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Brampton is seeking a Supervisor, Horticulture to lead the Horticulture team within Parks Maintenance & Forestry. You will plan, coordinate and supervise floral/display programs, oversee greenhouse operations, and work with other departments to promote the City at events.

The role requires extensive horticulture expertise, leadership skills, and a strong customer service mindset. A Landscape Pesticide License and a valid Ontario G‑class Licence are required.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in horticulture or landscape technology.
• Minimum 5–7 years of urban horticulture experience.
• 3–5 years of supervising staff in horticulture.
• Must have Landscape Pesticide License.
• Must have a valid Ontario G Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, train, evaluate and supervise Horticultural Services staff.
• Lead and direct non‑union and union staff to deliver horticulture services.
• Oversee floral/plant maintenance, tree/shrub beds, displays and greenhouse ops.
• Develop annual plans and SOPs for timely task completion.
• Ensure safety and compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Skills

Staff supervision

Horticulture knowledge

Communication

Public relations

Budgeting

Team leadership

Education

Horticulture or Landscape Technology degree/diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Supervisor, Horticulture

Job Opening Number: 107314

Job Requisition Number: 615

Number of Positions: 1

Job Type: Management and Administration

Job Code: Supervisor 6, 40

Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES

Division: Parks Maintenance & Forestry

Hiring Salary Range: $102,784.00 - $115,632.00 per annum

Job Grade: 006

Job Status and Duration: Full Time (FT), Regular (R)

Hours of Work: 40 Hour work week

Location: Teramoto

Posting Date: November 5, 2026

Closing Date: November 19, 2026

Notice to Internal Applicants: To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address.External and internal applicants are now being considered.

Position Duties

Reports to Manager Forestry And Horticulture. Plans, co-ordinates schedules, recruits, trains, evaluates and supervises the Horticultural Services staff. Provides leadership and direction to Non-Union and Union Staff. Supervises, coordinates and directs the general operations of the Horticulture crew and the provision of floral/plant material maintenance and displays throughout the City Ensures the most efficient use of manpower, equipment and materials in the provision of horticultural services for small trees, shrub beds, annual and perennial flowerbeds, landscape construction and special displays.

• Supervision and guidance of Horticultural Forepersons including scheduling and training of staff.
• Develop organizational practices to ensure a creative yet sustainable horticultural section.
• Work with other staff and departments to promote the City at special venues.
• Participate in the design and creation of unique floral sites and create a viable greenhouse operation.
• Build meaningful community relationships with interest groups with the Brampton community by acting as a resource to the community.
• Coordinate short- and long-term activities of Horticulture Staff and Forepersons in order to ensure expected levels of horticulture service to the community.
• Oversee customer service requirements and handle any related complex issues; maintain a positive corporate image by ensuring prompt and accurate responses to both internal and external inquires related to horticulture.
• Provide input and technical expertise on matters pertaining to the use and maintenance of plant material, at the planning stage and in the field.
• Coordinate, and ensure quality results to, corporate horticultural initiatives – Flower City Strategy, Communities in Bloom, Canada Blooms and the Integrated Pest Management Program.
• Develop and implement annual plans/goals and Standard Operating Procedures that will promote the consistent and timely completion of job tasks.
• Ensure that federal, provincial and municipal legislative requirements are adhered to including the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Inspect and grant or deny acceptance of all plant material installed by private contractors
• Attend meetings and participates in various committees where horticulture expertise is required.
• Promote staff development and motivation in order to ensure consistent levels of efficiency and growth.
• Provide direction and supervision to contractors, including the preparation and enforcement of contract specifications, analysis of performance and the approval for payment.
• Ability to interpret landscape drawings.
• Maintain open communication through regular verbal and written reports on current crew status.
• Assist in the preparation of operating and capital budget as they relate to horticulture; investigate, prepare and justify expansion/growth packages for inclusion to budget proposals.
• Ensure the most up-to-date techniques, procedures and equipment is used to complete a job tasks in a safe and efficient manner.

Selection Criteria

Education

• Degree or diploma in Horticulture or Landscape Technology

Experience

• minimum 5-7 years of practical experience in the urban horticultural field;
• 3-5 years of experience supervising staff performing horticulture work

Required Licence Certification

• Must possess a “Landscape Pesticide License"
• Must possess a valid Ontario “G” Driver’s Licence.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience in unionized environment required.
• Ability to interpret landscape drawings to ensure application of horticultural elements.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of horticulture equipment and plant materials and its proper use.
• Proficient in greenhouse operations and indoor plant material care.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Knowledge of the use/operation of computers, including MS Office.
• Excellent customer service/public relations skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.

The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement.

A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion.