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About the Role

Serve as a steward for a significant urban greenspace, managing diverse landscapes from manicured gardens to forested woodlots. This senior position requires a blend of people skills, technical expertise, and attention to detail to manage plant care, property maintenance, and act as an ambassador for sustainable park management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and install ornamental gardens and seasonal planters.
• Identify Ontario native species and invasives.
• Restore and care for Tallgrass Prairie and forested areas, implementing strategies to enhance biodiversity and climate resilience.
• Execute mechanical and biological control plans for invasive species.
• Perform structural pruning on fruit orchards and forest stands during the off-season.
• Manage litter and waste collection and control.
• Mentor and direct junior and seasonal staff in daily tasks and technical skill development.
• Act as the Competent Person under the OHSA, conducting daily tailgate meetings and ensuring strict PPE compliance.
• Act as frontline Park Ambassador to explain ecological projects and answer public inquiries.
• Support community stewardship activities, training participants in proper planting and maintenance techniques.
• Assist in the installation of seasonal displays and decorations.
• Support snow & ice control operations through record keeping, shoveling, and operating equipment to maintain safe public spaces while minimizing hazardous runoff.

Requirements

• Valid Ontario Class G driver's license with a clean abstract.

Skills

• Professional horticulture
• Ecological restoration
• Plant identification (Ontario native and invasive species)
• Invasive species control
• Winter dormant pruning
• Waste management
• Staff mentorship
• Health and safety compliance (OHSA)
• Public engagement and communication
• Community stewardship support
• Seasonal display installation
• Snow and ice control operations
• Equipment operation (tractors, utility vehicles, skid steers, spreaders)

Location

• Toronto

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 5+ years in professional horticulture or ecological restoration

Education Level

• Degree or Diploma in Horticulture, Ecology, or a related field
• Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist (desirable)
• CLHT designation (desirable)
• ISA certification (desirable)
• Current Standard First Aid/CPR certification
• WHMIS 2015 certification
• Working at heights certification (asset)
• Chainsaw safety certification (asset)

Salary/Compensations

• $54,185 - $67,732 per annum