Horticulturalist

Location

Hamilton, ON | Canada

Job description

For more than 30 years, Oakridge Landscape Contractors has been dedicated to creating beautiful landscapes for clients in Southern Ontario. Our award-winning services have made us a leader in our industry and our talented team helps us achieve excellence in our work.

• $50,000 - $60,000 annually, depending on experience/certification.
• Benefits after 3 months.
• Company matching RRSP after one year of employment.

JOB DUTIES:
Functions of this role include, but are not limited to the following:

• Train and assist staff to ensure plant material is being installed correctly as per proper horticultural practices.
• Ensure plant material is handled and transported properly to reduce damage and ensure proper tarping techniques are being performed.
• Train and assist staff on how to properly prune and eliminate any potentially hazardous branches.
• Ensure plant material is receiving the proper amount of water and is on a regular water schedule.
• Ensure proper soils and mulches are being used when planting and that the correct depths are being installed.
• Visit various plant nurseries to assess plant material.
• Tag necessary plant material for various landscape projects.
• Visit various maintenance sites and train and ensure proper maintenance techniques are being performed.
• Assist with landscape maintenance, restoration, and design.
• Identify and treat potential pests or diseases.
• Provide plant care advice to other all team members and clients.
• Train and assist with fertilizing sod, plant material, and applying herbicides.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-5 Years Experience in landscaping or working with various types of plants.
• Bachelor's degree in horticulture or a related field or equivalent experience.
• A pesticide license is required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Comfortable working outside in various weather conditions.
• Eye for detail.

Tags: horticulturist, horticulture, Botany, Landscaping

Oakridge Landscape Contractors has specialized in landscape applications for industrial, commercial, institutional, parks, heritage sites, and highway road infrastructure restoration for more than 30 years. Our extensive landscape construction knowledge and installation abilities combined with our team, sub-trade relationships, and central location allow our company to complete both large and small scale successfully. We won 9 Landscape Ontario awards in 2021 for our residential and commercial projects.

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Salary

$50k - $60k per year