Landscape Horticulturist Lead - Vaughan - Canada's Wonderland

Description

Overview

$22.50 / hour

This is a vacant position. Candidates must be a minimum age of 18 years old.

Joining our Canada's Wonderland team means you'll help create and maintain a flawless landscaping environment for our guests. You'll also…

• Supervise a small landscape team to ensure all daily tasks are completed
• Cultivate, prune, edge, mulch, fertilize, irrigate and plant assorted collections of woody and herbaceous plant material displays (trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials)
• Recognize plant disease/insect problems and implementing appropriate control measures
• Assist with landscape maintenance and other duties as required

Some of our amazing perks and benefits:

• FREE Admission to Canada's Wonderland and other parks
• Earn promotional tickets for friends & family
• 20% discount on Merchandise and at select Food locations; employee cafeteria with discounted food.
• FREE and/or discounted admission to many Ontario attractions.
• Work with a diverse team in a fun environment.
• Employee events with RIDES, GAMES, and FREE FOOD

Responsibilities

Canada's Wonderland is home to over 300 acres of world class rides and attractions for the entire family, including a 20 acre water park. We are the ultimate destination for attractions, food, live shows, and events We want YOU to join us in making people happy As a member of our team, you'll…

• Make our guests happy by delivering amazing experiences and helping them create lifelong memories
• Interact with different people of all ages and backgrounds
• Gain skills, knowledge, and experience that will benefit in your future

Qualifications

• You
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in a landscape environment
• Candidates that have a diploma/certificate in horticulture or related field is an asset
• Certificate of qualification- Horticultural Technician and/or Canadian Certified Horticultural Technician (CNLA) – Landscape Maintenance is an asset
• Candidates with a valid Ontario Driver's license (class G/G2) with a clean abstract
• Plant identification skills and knowledge of cultural practices related to maintenance of herbaceous and woody plants an asset
• Familiar with Ontario Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and the requirements for industrial establishments
• Candidates that are able to meet the physical requirements of the job including: bending, lifting, utilizing hand tools and working in various weather conditions
• Individuals that are able to drive a small vehicle and have experience in the safe use of small power equipment (hedge trimmer, blower, etc.)
• Reliable source of transportation outside of public transit to accommodate early shifts
• Individuals that are able to provide their own CSA approved safety footwear
• Availability to work Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm; weekends on shift rotation from 6am until 11am during the contract period