Seasonal Gardener

Arbor Memorial Inc•Thunder Bay, ON

32d•CA$19 - CA$23•Onsite

About The Position

How often do you go to work knowing you can make the world a little more beautiful? A day’s work is different at Arbor Memorial. Here, you can use your skills and energy to create outdoor spaces of importance, where families honor and remember their loved ones. You will do rewarding work while enjoying the outdoors, and you’ll go home knowing your efforts helped to create a special place that is appreciated by many. Working with Arbor means more than a competitive compensation package. We are invested in a culture of learning throughout our business and dedicated to providing health and wellness resources for all employees and their families. We also provide a robust pension plan to support your long-term financial planning and stability. About this role: Sunset Memorial Gardens in Thunder Bay, Ontario is currently recruiting for a full time Seasonal Gardener. Sunset Memorial Gardens has 20 developed acres, an onsite Sales-Administration office and an extensive Cremation center providing approximately 250 dispositions annually. This position reports to the Property Manager and will be required to assist in the beautification of the cemetery while adhering to all safety policies and programs and performs all services in a quality manner. This position is based on a 40-hour work week and may change as required for the needs of the business including working overtime as required. Job Type: Full Time, Contract Vacancy Status: This is a current vacancy and we are actively seeking to fill this role.

Requirements

Post-secondary education with certificate or diploma in Horticulture.
Training certification and/or extensive previous horticulture experience.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) training
A valid driver’s license is a mandatory requirement for this position.
Ability to lift and carry 50lbs.
Ability to work in an outdoor environment.
Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and be able to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment.
Excellent attention to detail and consistently high level of accuracy.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated strong customer service skills with the ability to partner will all levels of the organization.
Ability to lift and carry 50lbs.
Exemplifies Arbor’s values of compassion, integrity, trust, teamwork, belonging and excellence.

Nice To Haves

Previous landscaping, horticultural and/or cemetery experience, and a demonstrated interest in working outdoors would be assets.

Responsibilities

Design and prepare annual/perennial beds for planting.
Plant and maintain annual flower beds.
Divide, transplant and maintain perennial planting areas.
Cultivate, edge, and water flower beds, trees and shrubs; remove weeds and dead plant material.
Clip, prune and shape trees, bushes and hedges as required.
Bring any insect infestation to the attention of the supervisor.
Acts as a lead in providing training and guidance, and to supervise the gardening staff.
Perform other duties as required.