Landscape Horticulture/Gardener

Sustainable landscaping, gardening, horticulture

Hiring: Eco-Landscaper

Would you like be part of a diverse team working at the forefront of climate action and social justice? RAINscapeTO is an eco-landscaping social enterprise that designs, implements and maintains beautiful and earth friendly gardens. We also provide services to support local food production and the use of heritage seeds and native plants as vital additions to a sustainable and healthy urban landscape.

RAINscapeTO is a social enterprise being incubated by the Toronto Green Community. We value and respect the intrinsic connection of Indigenous peoples to their land as well as their rich ecological knowledge base. We aim to establish a social enterprise that provides meaningful, and culturally sensitive employment and training for emerging urban placed Indigenous peoples.

The RAINscapeTO Eco-Landscaper , will be part of a dynamic team of passionate landscapers in designing, installing and maintaining gardens on private and public properties across the City of Toronto.

This is a unique opportunity in a new and expanding niche of the landscape industry. Successful candidates will receive training and hands-on experience in the proper installation of rain gardens and eco-friendly landscaping, as well as opportunities to attend community events and meet like-minded people. No previous experience is required.

The main responsibility of this position is to undertake all the tasks associated with the installation and maintenance of gardens on private and public properties under the guidance of the Lead and in collaboration with the team members. Planting various heritage and native plant species (i.e. bulbs, flowers, shrubs, trees);

disconnecting downspouts and redirecting water to rain barrels or rain gardens;

laying compost, mulch, soil, and installing other materials (i.garden maintenance, including removing and/or trimming trees and plants, weeding, dead-heading, pruning, seed collection, watering;

clean debris, litter from residential and commercial jobs;

provide professional customer service

Training will be provided for successful candidates including First Aid/CPR. Each eco-landscaper will receive orientation on the basics of rainscaping through hands-on training and webinars. The successful candidates will create their own personal goals and professional development plan, keep a journal, and meet with the manager and the rest of the team regularly.

No previous experience is required, but the following qualifications are preferred

Interest in horticulture, plant identification, ecological gardening;

willing to work outdoors in changing weather (heat, rain, cold);

responsible, punctual, detail-oriented, reliable and flexible;

good interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a team setting with co-workers and provide professional customer service for clients;

some experience in residential, commercial or community organic/ecological gardening and landscaping would be helpful

Work in varying weather conditions and spend extended periods outdoors;

This is a full-time seasonal position up to 35 hours/week, starting in mid April. Hourly rate of $22 based on experience and skills.

To Apply, send your cover letter and resume via email to: View email address on canada.jobradars.com with “Eco-Landscaper” in your email’s subject line. Toronto Green Community is committed to providing a workplace that supports equity, diversity and inclusivity. We proactively strive to eliminate any form of harassment and discrimination and be equitable by building these objectives and practices into our teams, programs and services.