Grounds – Horticulture Lead (Full-Time)
Your Next Canvas: A World-Class Waterfront Campus
Are you a passionate horticultural professional ready to step into a leadership role where your expertise shapes a masterpiece?
At Brentwood College School, we aren't just maintaining lawns—we are cultivating an inspiring, world-class environment. Nestled on a stunning, pristine waterfront campus in the Cowichan Valley, Brentwood is recognized as one of the premier boarding schools in North America.
We are fiercely committed to being the absolute best place to learn and work. People choose Brentwood because of our vibrant community culture, competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, and an office view that features ocean breezes and sweeping coastal vistas every single day.
Cultivate, Design, and Lead: About the Role:
As our Horticulture Lead, you will be the visionary and technical expert behind our campus’ living landscape. Reporting to the Grounds Supervisor, you will blend hands-on artistry with strategic green space management.
This isn't a repetitive maintenance gig. It is a dynamic, collaborative leadership role where you will:
- Design & Innovate: Shape the visual identity of our campus through creative garden design and vibrant greenhouse production
- Mentor & Inspire: Guide, coach, and elevate a dedicated team of full-time and seasonal staff, passing on your expertise to the next generation of green professionals
- Campus Steward: Balance high-level horticultural curation with general campus care to keep our world-class grounds immaculate
Who You Are
- A skilled, knowledgeable horticulturist who treats landscaping as both science and art
- A collaborative team player who thrives in a warm, community-driven culture
- An encouraging mentor who enjoys leading by example and helping others grow
Ready to grow your career where the land meets the sea? Don't miss the chance to leave your mark on one of Canada's most beautiful campuses. Apply today to become our next Horticulture Lead!
Rate of Pay: $27.00 – $31.00 per hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Why Join Us?
- Stunning Workplace: Spend your workdays maintaining and shaping a premier, modern seaside campus.
- Rewarding Work: Take pride in cultivating an exceptional environment that makes a positive impact on our educational community.
- Comprehensive Benefits & Perks: Enjoy a competitive health plan, pension contributions, paid time off, and access to our on-campus athletic centre.
What You Bring (Your Certificates and Experience):
- Education & Experience: Grade 12 diploma supplemented by specialized training in Horticulture, Irrigation, Arboriculture, or Turf Management, plus 5+ years of professional landscape experience
- Licences & Certifications: Valid BC driver's license. Valid BC Pesticide Applicator certificate and Level 1 First Aid (or willingness to obtain both upon hire)
- Assets: BC Red Seal in Landscape Horticulture, a 2-year Horticultural Diploma, or Irrigation Certification
Key Values & Attributes:
- Safety & Mechanical Aptitude: A strong commitment to safe work practices, WorkSafeBC compliance, and familiarity with gas-powered grounds equipment
- Adaptability: A calm, flexible attitude with the ability to adjust to seasonal maintenance requirements and shifting priorities in a dynamic campus environment
- Teamwork & Leadership: A positive work ethic with the capability to collaboratively guide and mentor seasonal summer grounds staff
Notes:
● Review the Position Profile on our website for more details www.brentwood.ca/careers
● Successful clearance of a Criminal Record Check is a condition of employment
● Good physical conditioning and strength are required to lift up to 50 lbs, bend, twist, and reach daily and comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
● Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
● Perks: Complimentary daily hot meals (taxable benefit) and Use of on-campus athletic centre.
Please submit your cover and résumé to [email protected] to the attention of: Manager of Human Resources. Closing date is June 8, 2026. We thank all applicants, however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
Brentwood College School is committed to making our school the best place to learn and work in the Cowichan Valley. Our employees choose to be here because of the unique benefits we offer. As one of the top boarding high schools in North America, we offer a vibrant culture, competitive compensation (based on certification), and an absolutely stunning workplace setting.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $27.00-$31.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Due to local housing challenges and the short timeline for hiring, a strong preference will be given to local applicants within a reasonable commutable distance. If not clearly shown on your resume, please state the community you live in.
Education:
Experience:
- Horticulture and related: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Canadian Residency or valid Canadian Work Permit (required)
- BC Red Seal, 2-yr Horticulture Diploma, or Irrigation Cert (required)
Work Location: In person
