Lawn & Garden Enhancement Crew Member
Location: Toronto, ON – Near Yonge & Sheppard
Company: Foliage Outside Matters
Pay: CA$23–$29 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 6:50 AM start | Seasonal contract(now to Mid-December)
At Foliage Outside Matters, we specialize in high-end residential garden care and planting. Our mission is simple: help our clients feel truly at home in their outdoor spaces. We work on beautiful residential properties throughout Toronto, including neighborhoods like The Beaches, Rosedale, North York, and downtown.
We are looking for a motivated gardener or aspiring horticulturist who wants to build real skills and grow into an exceptional gardener.
Who This Job Is Perfect For
This role is ideal for someone who loves plants and working outdoors, enjoys physical hands-on work, and takes pride in their work. It is especially suited for someone who wants to build a long-term career in horticulture or professional gardening.
We are especially interested in candidates who want to grow into professional gardeners, not just work aqseasonal landscaping job.
What You’ll Be Doing
Working with our experienced team, you will help maintain and enhance beautiful residential gardens.
Responsibilities include:
- Garden and plant bed maintenance
- Planting and soft-scaping projects
- Seasonal planting oppurtunies for bulb planting
- Seasonal Custom Container Platings
- Turf care and lawn maintenance
- Pruning and seasonal garden work
- Operating professional landscaping equipment
Maintaining ahigh standard of detail on premium residential properties
Typical workdays can be up 10.5 hours during peak season.
Part time , set days with options for increased days as needs to be discussed
What We Offer
Competitive Pay
CA$23–$29 per hour based on experience and skill. Weekly pay.
Professional Training
Learn directly from experienced gardeners and develop expertise in:
- Turf/ Garden care
- Plant health
- Planting
- Safe equipment operation
Career Growth
We invest in our team through:
- Off-season training opportunities
- Industry courses
- Apprenticeship sponsorships
Great Work Environment
- Monday–Friday schedule
- Winters off (Mid December–March)
- Well-maintained vehicles and modern battery-powered equipment
- Work on beautiful residential properties across Toronto
Benefits
After 3 months( for full time employees):
- Paid sick / personal days
- Health Spending Account (RMT, dental, prescriptions, physio)
- Discounts at workwear and supplier stores
- Access to Supplementary Unemployment Benefit support during winter (year round pay option for dedicated long term employees)
Qualifications
Required
- 1+ year gardening, landscaping, or turf care experience
- Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions
- Reliable transportation to our shop near Yonge & Sheppard for a 6:50 AM start, oppurtunties exist to meet/ leave site
Assets
- Knowledge of horticulture, turf and or garden/plant care
- Experience with small residential landscaping equipment (mowers, blowers, trimmers)
- Planting experience following professional landscape pace
- G-class driver’s license with a clean abstract
Application
Please send your resume to:
[email protected]
Bonus: In your application, use the word MULCH tell us your favourite plant or garden and why you like it.
About Us
Foliage Outside Matters is committed to building a team of skilled, detail-oriented gardeners who take pride in their craft. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our team.
Pay: $23.00-$29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- Experience: Specific to turf Care, gardening, soft-scaping, or Horticulture: 2 years (an asset )
- Any additional info you would like add about you or your experience?
- How reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) North York, ON M2N 2M5:
- How will you be commuting reliably to make it to our shop Monday- Friday for 6:50 am start time( TTC, CAR??), What is your commute time?
Experience:
- Gardening/ Turf : 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- G, license with a clean drivers abstract (preferred) (preferred)
Work Location: In person
