Landscape Specialist (Planting / Softscape)
Garden City Tree and Landscape•Saanich, BC
•Onsite
About The Position
Garden City Tree & Landscape is seeking a skilled and motivated Softscape Specialist to join our growing team. This role blends hands-on landscape construction, plant knowledge, and softscape installation. If you enjoy working outdoors, have a strong understanding of plant care, and can confidently plan and place plant material to enhance a space — we want to hear from you.
Requirements
- Hands on experience in landscaping, horticulture, nursery work, or softscape installation
- Horticultural knowledge and ability to understand plant health
- Ability to sketch simple planting layouts or enhancement concepts
- Strong understanding of regional plant species and basic landscape design principles
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Physically capable of lifting, digging, and performing manual labor
- Team-oriented with a strong work ethic
Nice To Haves
- Nursery or garden center experience
- Background in general landscape, softscape and garden bed installation
- Experience with plant selection and layout for residential or commercial landscapes
Responsibilities
- Install and maintain softscape elements including trees, shrubs, perennials, and sod
- Perform planting, transplanting, soil preparation, and garden bed construction
- Assist with layout and design of planting areas, including plant placement and spacing
- Sketch simple planting plans or enhancement concepts for projects
- Identify plant species and diagnose plant health issues
- Apply proper plant care techniques including watering, pruning, and fertilization
- Work alongside construction crews on landscape builds
- Follow landscape plans and ensure high-quality installations
Benefits
- Spend your days outside in Victoria’s beautiful environment
- Gain real-world skills in landscaping and horticulture
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Quality work clothing
- Extended Health and Dental Benefits
- Life insurance
- 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
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
