Horticulture & Landscape Maintenance Technician
About The Position
Garden City Tree & Landscape Ltd. is seeking a motivated Horticulture & Landscape Maintenance Specialist to join our Vegetation Management team. This role combines landscape maintenance with horticultural practices, including plant care, garden bed maintenance, and supporting select high-end residential gardens with organic vegetable growing. We are looking for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in quality work, has a passion for plants, and wants to continue developing their horticultural skills through hands-on experience and mentorship. This is a great opportunity for someone with horticulture education, gardening, nursery, or farming experience looking to build a career in the landscape industry.
Requirements
- A Diploma or Certificate in Horticulture, or a combination of horticultural education and practical experience.
- Experience in landscape maintenance, gardening, nursery operations, farming, greenhouse production, or vegetable growing.
- Basic knowledge of BC plants and seasonal growing conditions
- A foundational understanding of plant health, soils, irrigation, and general horticultural practices.
- A willingness to continue learning and growing professionally.
- Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality work.
- Physically fit and able to perform manual labour (lifting, digging, raking, etc.)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Confidence interacting professionally with clients and providing basic horticultural advice when appropriate.
- A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to accept coaching and mentorship.
Nice To Haves
- A valid Class 5 Driver's Licence is an asset
Responsibilities
- Perform landscape maintenance including mowing, line trimming, edging, blowing, pruning, weeding, raking, and seasonal clean-ups.
- Maintain garden beds, shrubs, trees, hedges, and ornamental plantings.
- Plant trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and seasonal displays.
- Prepare and improve soils through mulching, composting, and soil amendments.
- Monitor plant health and identify basic pest, disease, irrigation, and nutrient concerns.
- Assist with the maintenance of organic vegetable gardens for select clients.
- Learn and apply best practices for vegetable production, irrigation, soil health, and seasonal gardening.
- Provide courteous, professional, and knowledgeable service to clients.
- Operate landscape equipment safely while maintaining high standards of workmanship.
- Work collaboratively with experienced landscapers while continuing to develop your horticultural knowledge.
Benefits
- Spend your days outside in Victoria’s beautiful environment
- Extended Health & Dental Benefits.
- Health Spending Account (HSA).
- Company RRSP Program.
- Life Insurance.
- Gain real-world skills in landscaping and horticulture
- Mentorship from experienced landscape professionals.
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Quality work clothing
- On site Free Parking
- Access to in-house mulch and soil for personal use.
- Free coffee from our in-office machine.
- Monthly team gatherings with food and beverages on Garden City.
- A supportive, inclusive and friendly and safe work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
