Careers @ Forestell Landscape Design
Job Posting – Horticulturalist/Gardener Crew Leader
Position: Horticulturalist / Gardener Crew Leader
Forestell Designed Landscapes is a dynamic growing Landscape Construction and Maintenance firm across Ontario. We specialize in high-end commercial and residential landscapes and pride ourselves on our quality of service and attention to detail. The combination of exciting projects and a highly motivated, career minded team makes for a great work environment.
Our Ottawa Division is currently seeking an experienced horticulturalist to lead a gardening crew.
Responsibilities:
- Perform horticultural duties including spring cleanups, seasonal plantings, mulching, weeding, pruning, general garden maintenance, grass cutting ,fall cleanups and other related activities
- Install shrubs, perennials and annuals including determining light and water requirements and utilizing colour and texture schemes for optimal aesthetic appeal
- Direct and lead a crew of 3-6 people providing training and guidance in all aspects of Horticulture
- Pest and disease monitoring, implement control strategies and best practices for optimal plant health
- Ensure team members work safely and in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Quality control, a keen eye for detail is crucial in this position
- Maintain adequate service records detailing work completed and recommendations
- Demonstrate sound plant identification skills to determine pruning times and techniques
- Act as a professional company representative for client questions and concerns
- Be involved in snow removal in the winter months
Qualifications:
- 5+ years landscaping experience with previous supervisory experience
- CHT, Diploma in Horticulture or related field an asset
- Pesticide licence
- Excellent communication skills
- Career minded with a desire to grow with the company
- Work under minimal supervision with the ability to motivate others
- Must be a reliable self starter
- Critical Eye for details
- First-Aid training or other certifications
- Meticulous record keeping skills
- Valid G-class drivers licence (A-Class is an asset)
- Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job
- This will become a snow removal crew leader position in the winter
Please send a resume and cover letter including salary expectations to careers@forestell.com. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.