POSITION SUMMARY

As our Lead Gardener you’ll lead a small, inclusive and friendly team during the planting and installation of our garden building projects, working from layout to installation.  Your hands-on responsibilities will include planting, plant care and ensuring crews are prepared for each day by overseeing materials, vehicles, time-tracking and tools.  You’ll document site conditions, progress, rain issues, and adjustments, and guide the team through daily task sequencing and transitions, using your attention to detail to maintain the gardens’ aesthetics. Additionally, you’ll supervise crew planting methods, organization, and safe shop and field practices, setting clear expectations for quality and professionalism. As part of our garden stewardship program, you’ll also perform and supervise regular garden care tasks while incorporating organic gardening practices.

WHAT YOU’LL HAVE

• 3-5 years experience of working in the landscape profession with garden specific knowledge and skills including excellent plant identification with a minimum 1 year of leading crews

• Knowledge of proper tool use and job-site safety practices

• Comfort taking ownership for outcomes related to quality, schedule, and team performance.

• Good physical stamina to perform manual labour tasks, including lifting heavy objects and willingness to work outdoors in various types of weather

• Ability to safely drive a 1/2 ton truck, have and maintain a Valid G Driver’s License with clean abstract. Experience operating equipment (skid-steer, mini-excavator) would be an asset.

• Ability to maintain clean, organized job sites, vehicles, shop, and nursery areas, and oversee basic vehicle readiness checks (fuel, oil, tires, lights), reporting service needs promptly

• Clear communication skills with an ability to stay organized, track details and report progress consistently

• Reliable transportation to our yard in rural Caledon, ON

WHY CHOOSE US

We foster a workplace where people care about the quality of their work and each other, while offering:

• Competitive wages aligned with experience and responsibility

• Pay Equity

• Health Care Spending account

• An inclusive, positive, respectful work environment

• Horticultural Apprenticeships

• Paid industry related events, learning opportunities

• Opportunity to work on some of the most stunning rural estate gardens in the area

The current available position is for 40 hrs+/week, April to November.

As a skilled horticulturalist with strong leadership abilities, this is an excellent opportunity for you.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, valuing the diverse perspectives they bring to their work. We look forward to hearing from those who meet our requirements and enjoy working outdoors.

Please send a cover letter and resume to info@matthewgove.ca

Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

No phone calls please.

Thanks,

Matthew Gove

Matthew Gove & Co.

info@matthewgove.ca

Instagram: matthew.gove.gardens

POSITION SUMMARY

As a member of our gardening team you’ll participate with the planting and installation of our garden building projects, working from layout to installation.  Your hands-on responsibilities will include preparing for the day, spreading soil and mulch, planting grasses, perennials, shrubs and trees, and caring for nursery stock on the job-site. Additionally, you’ll execute crew planting methods, organization, and safe shop and field practices, following clear expectations for quality and professionalism. As part of our garden stewardship program, you’ll also perform regular garden care tasks while incorporating organic gardening practices.

WHAT YOU’LL HAVE

• 2-5 years experience of working in the landscape profession with garden specific knowledge and skills. Horticultural qualification and/or equivalent experience as a gardener with excellent plant identification skills and an eye for detail

• Knowledge of proper tool use and job-site safety practices

• Comfort taking ownership for outcomes related to quality, attendance, and performance

• Experience operating equipment (skid-steer, mini-excavator) would be an asset

• Ability to use tools properly and safely drive a 1/2 ton truck when needed, have and maintain a Valid G Driver’s License with clean abstract

• Ability to maintain clean, organized job sites, vehicles, shop, and nursery areas

• Clear communication skills with an ability to stay organized

• Good physical stamina to perform manual labour tasks, including lifting heavy objects and willingness to work outdoors in various types of weather

• Reliable transportation to our yard in rural Caledon, ON

WHY CHOOSE US

We foster a workplace where people care about the quality of their work and each other, while offering:

• Competitive wages aligned with experience and responsibility

• Pay Equity

• Health Care Spending Account

• An inclusive, positive, respectful work environment

• Horticultural Apprenticeships

• Paid industry related events, learning opportunities

• Opportunity to work on some of the most stunning rural estate gardens in the area

The current available position is for 40hrs+/week, April to late November.

This is a great opportunity for a skilled horticulturalist with excellent plant knowledge and gardening abilities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, valuing the diverse perspectives they bring to their work. We look forward to hearing from those who meet our requirements and enjoy working outdoors.

Please send a cover letter and resume to info@matthewgove.ca

Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

No phone calls please.

Thanks,

Matthew Gove

Matthew Gove & Co.

info@matthewgove.ca

Instagram: matthew.gove.gardens