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Ecological & organic gardening

We are looking for energetic individuals to join our growing gardening team! If you thrive in a small team environment, are passionate about gardening, and love getting your hands dirty, we want to meet you! Gardening experience is an asset, but we are willing to train the right individuals.

About the Position

Title: Landscape Gardener
Company: Clearwing Ecological Gardening 
Type: Seasonal full-time (up to 40 hours per week)

  • Positions Available: One
  • Duration: May to October 30, 2025, with possibility of extension and to return annually
  • Work Hours: Between Monday and Friday, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, with weekends and public holidays off.

Location: The team meets each morning at pick-up locations and we then travel together in company vehicles to and from our client's properties throughout Peterborough County. Applicants must be willing and able to meet between Lakefield and Apsley, Ontario for work each day.

Wage: $20-$22/hour based on work experience

Duties

  • Identifying and thoroughly removing weeds and invasive plants
  • Pruning shrubs and small trees and deadheading perennials
  • Wheelbarrowing and spreading soil, mulch, and other garden materials
  • Lifting and carrying bagged garden materials repeatedly throughout the day
  • Planting perennials, trees and shrubs
  • Operating electric leaf blowers and trimmers
  • Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area
  • Cleaning, tightening, and sharpening garden tools

Requirements

  • Must have own a reliable vehicle to travel to work, as public transit is not available
  • Highly self-motivated with a strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced outdoor environment
  • Ability to multi-task and work efficiently alone and as part of a team
  • Able to follow verbal instructions, learn new skills, and adapt
  • Positive attitude and communication
  • Excellent stamina, manual dexterity, and physical strength for lifting, bending, kneeling, and digging
  • Ability to work in challenging weather conditions for long periods, including humidity, heat, rain, and cold
  • Must be able to lift and carry materials up to 50lbs

Assets:

  • Gardening/landscaping experience
  • Related post secondary education and certifications

We Offer

  • A competitive, livable wage
  • On-the-job training, learning opportunities & career growth
  • Performance-based bonuses and raises
  • Paid team-building events
  • Four day work week
  • Weekends off
  • Free Uniforms and PPE
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Work/life balance

Clearwing Eco. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status or disability.

Applications must include a Cover Letter and Resume, and be emailed to: clearwingeco@gmail.com with Subject Line, “2025 Landscape Gardener Application.”

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Apply early, as interviews will be offered at the time applications are received. This posting will be removed when the position is filled. Thank you.


 

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Current status: Open/apply now.   Date posted: Apr 29 2025    ID: 73527