Summer Student

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Summer Student to join our team for the summer season. As a key member of our gardening team, you will assist in maintaining and enhancing our outdoor spaces, providing you with valuable hands-on experience in gardening and horticulture. This position is ideal for students looking to gain practical skills while working in a dynamic and supportive environment. This role requires an individual who exemplifies the company values of humble, driven, and solutions oriented.

Humble – Employees that are team players and are respectful of others and the job at hand. Great team players lack excessive ego or concerns about status. Humble employees are quick to point out contributions of others and slow to seek attention of their own.

Driven – Employees who are motivated and focused on self-improvement. Driven or hungry employees are always looking for more. More things to do, learn, and take responsibility for. They never have to be pushed by a manager to work harder because they are self-motivated and diligent.

Solutions Oriented – Employees who focus on solving and preventing problems from occurring, not just identifying them. This is equal parts of problems with systems and processes and the common sense that an employee has about people. They are aware, act appropriately, ask good questions, and listen to understand.

Role and Accountability:

• Assist in planting, weeding, watering, and maintaining flower beds, vegetable gardens, shrubs, and trees.
• Operate lawn mowers, trimmers, hedgers, and other gardening tools safely.
• Support in keeping garden areas neat, including raking leaves, removing debris, and ensuring pathways are clear.
• Help with preparing soil for new plants, including tilling, adding compost, and other related tasks.
• Assist with pruning and deadheading plants to promote healthy growth and flowering.
• Maintain gardening tools and equipment by ensuring they are cleaned, sharpened, and stored properly.
• Assist in keeping track of gardening supplies such as seeds, fertilizers, and soil amendments.
• Execute daily responsibilities to meet departmental goals while adhering to company values (Humble, Driven, Solutions-Oriented).
• Provide feedback and suggestions to improve processes within the scope of the role.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to address challenges, develop solutions, and align strategies with company goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, lift to 25 lbs., bend, kneel, and stand for extended periods.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic knowledge of gardening tools and equipment is an asset.
• Ability to take initiative and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to operate machinery, hedgers, trimmers, lawn mowers, etc.

Education and Experience:

• A current College or University student and returning to post-secondary in the fall.
• Prior gardening experience is an asset but not required.
• A valid G or G2 Ontario Driver's License.

This is a temporary position available from May 2025 to August 2025

Salary: $17.20 per hour

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Company is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.