Landscape Gardener – Seasonal with Potential for Year-Round Employment

Kettle Creek Landscaping has proudly served St. Thomas and surrounding areas for 37 years, delivering unmatched professionalism and attention to detail. We are looking for motivated individuals seeking a hands-on, rewarding career in landscaping, with the potential for year-round employment for the right candidates.

We offer competitive wages, a professional work environment, and a family-oriented team culture.

Position: Landscape Gardener

Key Responsibilities:

• Construct and maintain gardens, lawns, and landscaped areas

• Plant, prune, fertilize, weed, and care for trees, shrubs, and perennials

• Operate hand tools, power mowers, tractors, and other landscape equipment

• Lay sod, spread topsoil, and handle nursery stock

• Assist with landscape construction as needed

• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including shop and equipment

• Communicate professionally with customers and team members

• Complete daily job tracking paperwork

• Adhere to all company policies and health & safety regulations

• Opportunities for winter snow removal work, including plowing, salting, and equipment operation

Requirements:

• 1-2 years of experience in horticulture or landscaping

• Plant knowledge, especially trees, shrubs, and perennials

• Physically fit, able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly

• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and work ethic

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Valid driver’s license (required)

• Horticulturist or Lawn Gardener Trade Certification (an asset)

• Snow removal experience is an asset

• Computer skills (an asset)

Work Conditions:

• Seasonal role with potential for year-round employment for the right candidates

• Outdoor work in various weather conditions

• Exposure to heavy equipment and moving vehicles

• Fast-paced environment with occasional weekend work

• Requires good manual dexterity and stamina

Why Join Us?

At Kettle Creek Landscaping, we value hard work, professionalism, and teamwork. If you’re looking for a seasonal role with the possibility of year-round work, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 7 months

Pay: $18.00-$24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• St. Thomas, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• Commercial Gardening: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• G License with clean drivers abstract (required)

Work Location: In person