Horticulturalist

• Competitive Pay: $23–$28/hr based on experience and certifications.
• Health & Dental Benefits after 3 months.
• Company-Matching RRSP after 1 year.
• Supportive & Skilled Team environment.
• Year-Round Work—because plants don’t take a season off.

• Train and coach crews on proper planting and horticultural techniques.
• Oversee plant installation and transport, ensuring zero damage.
• Prune, water, and guide staff on plant health and maintenance.
• Identify plant pests and diseases and provide treatment guidance.
• Inspect nursery stock and tag plants for upcoming jobs.
• Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and plant treatments as needed.
• Get hands-on with planting and maintenance when needed.

• 3–5 years of experience in horticulture, landscaping, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or equivalent hands-on knowledge.
• Spray License (Landscape Exterminator) – required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• A sharp eye for plant health and detail.
• Love for working outdoors—in any season.

Oakridge Landscape Contractors has specialized in landscape applications for industrial, commercial, institutional, parks, heritage sites, and highway road infrastructure restoration for more than 30 years.Our extensive landscape construction knowledge and installation abilities combined with our team, sub-trade relationships, and central location allow our company to complete both large and small scale successfully. We won 9 Landscape Ontario awards in 2021 for our residential and commercial projects.