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Employers hiring include BGIS (2), Cielo Verde Quebec Inc (1), Cielo Verde Quebec Inc. (1).

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Horticulture Technician
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
Added 21 days ago
GA
Horticulture technician
Green Again Irrigation Inc.
King City, ON
- From $38 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Added 21 days ago
CV
Horticultural technician
Cielo Verde Quebec Inc.
Lachute, QC
- From $27 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
Added 22 days ago
DL
Horticulture technician
Dawland Landscape Maintenance Inc.
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
- $36 to $40 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
Added 22 days ago
JT
Landscape horticulturist
Justine Therrien Services paysagers
Saint-Thomas, QC
- $18 to $26 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- Temporary
Added 23 days ago
PS
Horticultural technician
Plant Select Inc
Saint-Paul-d'Abbotsford, QC
- From $75,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
- On-site
Added 24 days ago
CV
horticultural technician
Cielo Verde Quebec Inc
Lachute, QC
- Full-time
Added 3 months ago
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Horticultural Technician
BGIS
Toronto, Ontario
- Full-time
Added 3 months ago
Assistant Horticulturist
Richmond Country Club
BC
Added 3 months ago
Horticulture Technician
University of Denver
Quinte West, Ontario
Added 3 months ago
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Horticultural Technician
BGIS
Toronto, Ontario
- Full-time

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BGIS

Horticultural Technician

Toronto, ON, Canada

This is a regular, full-time position with a salary range of $54,185 - $67,732 per annum. · Full-time

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Pay: This is a regular, full-time position with a salary range of $54,185 - $67,732 per annum.
Job type: Full-time
Experience: Experience: 5+ years in professional horticulture or ecological restoration.
Posting language: English
Posted: Jul 8, 2026

Original job description

Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Horticultural Technician, you will serve as a steward for one of Toronto’s most significant urban greenspaces. This a senior position within the Parks Team with some leadership responsibilities that demands exceptional people skills coupled with a strong technical background and a high degree of attention to detail. You will help manage a diverse landscape ranging from manicured gardens to forested woodlots and more open event spaces.

This role requires a technical expert who can balance high-level plant care, ecological restoration, exterior property maintenance of a high quality and leadership while serving as an ambassador for sustainable park management.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Horticulture

Maintain and install ornamental gardens and seasonal planters.
Act as an onsite authority for identifying Ontario native species and invasives.
Restoration and care of the Tallgrass Prairie and forested areas, implementing strategies to enhance biodiversity and climate resilience.
Invasive Species Control: Execute mechanical and biological control plans for invasive species like.
Winter Dormant Pruning: Perform structural pruning on the park’s fruit orchards and forest stands during the off-season.

Sanitation

Litter and waste collection and control.

Mentorship

Mentor and direct junior staff and seasonal staff in daily tasks and technical skill development.

Health and Safety

Act as the Competent Person under the OHSA, conducting daily tailgate meetings and ensuring strict PPE compliance.

Park Ambassador

Act as frontline Park Ambassador when engaged with the public to explain ongoing ecological projects and answer inquiries with professional tact.

Community Stewardship

Support community stewardship activities, ensuring on site educational staff or community member participants are trained in proper planting and maintenance techniques.

Other

Assist in the installation of seasonal displays and decorations.
Support snow & ice control operation through record keeping, shoveling, operate tractors, utility vehicles, skid steers and spreaders to maintain safe public spaces while minimizing hazardous runoff into park watersheds and greenspace.

Knowledge & Skills

Experience: 5+ years in professional horticulture or ecological restoration.
Education: Degree or Diploma in Horticulture, Ecology, or a related field.
Other desirable certifications: Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist, CLHT designation, ISA certification.
Safety: Current Standard First Aid/CPR and WHMIS 2015 certification. Working at heights and Chainsaw safety certification would be considered an asset.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

Driver’s License: Valid Ontario Class G (clean abstract).

This is a regular, full-time position with a salary range of $54,185 - $67,732 per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education and performance related to this role.

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Responsibilities

The Horticultural Technician will manage a diverse landscape, including gardens and forested areas, while ensuring high-quality plant care and ecological restoration. This role also involves mentoring junior staff and acting as a park ambassador to engage with the public.

Requirements

Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in horticulture or ecological restoration, along with a degree or diploma in a related field. Additional certifications such as Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist and safety training are desirable.

Skills

Horticulture
Ecological Restoration
Plant Care
Invasive Species Control
Pruning
Mentorship
Health and Safety
Community Stewardship
Landscape Management
Public Engagement
Biodiversity Enhancement
Technical Skill Development
Waste Management
Equipment Operation
Sustainable Practices
First Aid

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Keywords

Horticulture
Ecological Restoration
Plant Care
Invasive Species Control
Pruning
Mentorship
Health and Safety
Community Stewardship
Landscape Management
Public Engagement
Biodiversity
Sustainable Practices
First Aid
Chainsaw Safety
Driver's License
Ontario Native Species
Seasonal Displays
Waste Management
Equipment Operation
Technical Skills

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