Horticulture and Environmental Specialist

CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTE LTD seeks a dedicated horticulture professional to create and maintain lush green spaces across the campus, aligning with Singapore's environmental priorities.

The role focuses on sustainable landscaping, coordinating plantings, and guiding student and staff initiatives while ensuring NEA compliance and safety standards. Strong collaboration and planning skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Horticulture or equivalent required.
• 3+ years in horticulture, landscaping, gardening or environmental management.
• Knowledge of Singapore flora, NEA regulations and sustainability practices.
• Strong communication, project management and organisational skills.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and lead student and staff initiatives.
• Passion for sustainability and education.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and maintain gardens, lawns and green spaces suitable for Singapore’s climate.
• Coordinate landscape improvements and renewals throughout the year.
• Prepare and monitor the annual horticulture budget.
• Perform regular checks on trees and landscaped areas; arrange assessments as needed.
• Supervise landscape contractor; ensure compliance with contract and safety standards.
• Implement sustainable landscaping, recycling and composting initiatives with academic staff.
• Ensure compliance with NEA and Workplace Safety regulations; support environmental submissions.
• Maintain records of plant care, maintenance and environmental initiatives.
• Develop annual horticulture and environmental action plans and report outcomes.

Skills

Good communication

Project management

Organisational skills

Education

Diploma in Horticulture or equivalent

Job description

Key accountability (Main purpose of this job):

Reporting to the Assistant Facilities Manager, this role is responsible for creating and maintaining the school's landscaping, garden spaces while promoting sustainability within the school community. This role focuses on creating a green and sustainable environment, aligns with Singapore's emphasis on environmental stewardship and sustainable development, that enhances the aesthetic appeal and environmental consciousness of the school community.

Responsibilities (Key areas of Responsibilities):

• Plan, develop and maintain the school's gardens, lawns and green spaces, including selecting suitable plants for Singapore's climate and considering plant safety, allergens and maintenance requirements.

• Plan and coordinate landscape improvements, plant replacement and renewal works to maintain the campus's appearance and standards throughout the year.

• Prepare and monitor the annual horticulture budget, covering maintenance, plant replacement, landscape improvements and environmental programmes.

• Carry out regular visual checks of trees and landscaped areas, identify potential hazards, and coordinate specialist assessments and follow-up works where required.

• Supervise the landscape maintenance contractor to ensure compliance with contract specifications, maintenance schedules and agreed quality and safety standards. Inspect completed works, follow up on deficiencies and verify service delivery before recommending payment.

• Implement sustainable landscaping, recycling and composting initiatives, and work with academic staff to support gardening and environmental activities for students and staff.

• Ensure horticultural activities comply with applicable NEA and Workplace Safety and Health requirements, and support the Environmental Sanitation Regime submission under NEA.

• Maintain records of plant care, maintenance works and environmental initiatives.

• Prepare an annual horticulture and environmental action plan, monitor progress and expenditure, and report on landscape conditions, contractor performance and programme outcomes to school management.

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Horticulture or equivalent

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in horticulture, landscaping, gardening, and environmental management.

• In-depth knowledge of Singapore’s flora, plant care, NEA regulations, and sustainability practices.

• Good communication, project management and organisational skills

• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and lead student and staff initiatives

• Passion for sustainability and education