Job Title: Landscape Gardener Helper
Employee Group: Non-Union, Hospice
Department: Support Services
Reports To: Hospice Operations Lead
Wage: $18.70 per hour
Shift: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Approximate Start Date: July 7th, 2026
Duration: Approximately 8 weeks, 37.5 hours per week.
JOB SUMMARY
The Landscape Gardener Helper assists in the care and maintenance of approximately three acres of decorative therapeutic gardens, including a labyrinth, water features, pathways, patios, and seating areas accessed by residents, patients, families, and community members.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop practical horticultural skills while contributing to a peaceful and healing environment within a hospice setting.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & SUCCESS CRITERIA
- Planting and transplanting flowers, shrubs, and vegetables
- Weeding and maintaining garden beds and landscaped areas
- Pruning shrubs and performing seasonal garden maintenance
- Caring for walkways, patios, seating areas, and water features
- Distributing mulch and assisting with general grounds upkeep
- Filling bird feeders and supporting wildlife-friendly garden spaces
- Harvesting flowers and vegetables for use within the hospice
- Organizing, operating, and maintaining garden tools and equipment
- Assisting with horticultural therapy activities, events, and special projects
- Interacting respectfully and professionally with residents, families, volunteers, staff, and visitors
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Interest in horticulture, landscaping, gardening, environmental studies, or community service
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, walking, and gardening activities
- Previous gardening or landscaping experience is considered an asset but is not required
WHAT YOU GAIN
- Hands-on experience in therapeutic horticulture and garden maintenance
- Exposure to the principles of palliative and community care
- Experience working with staff, volunteers, residents, and community members
- Opportunities to participate in horticultural therapy projects and events
- Development of teamwork, organizational, and customer service skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position is based outdoors within the therapeutic gardens at Stedman Community Hospice and provides a welcoming, respectful, and community-focused environment.
Students interested in gaining meaningful hands-on experience while contributing to a supportive and healing environment are encouraged to apply.
St. Joseph's Lifecare Centre appreciates all responses. However, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre Brantford is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, facilities, and people. St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre Brantford is committed to creating a barrier-free, accessible organization, utilizing a collaborative approach in supporting persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment, selection, hiring, and the ongoing employment life cycle. Upon individual request, the Lifecare Centre will endeavor to remove any barrier to the employment lifecycle to accommodate those employees with disabilities.