We’re Hiring!

Do you have a green thumb? Do you love working outdoors? If you have gardening experience, love all the seasons, and are upbeat & energetic, we would love to hear from you. 

At Gardens of Joy, we specialize in residential gardening services, from spring clean-up & planting through to fall clean-up, including seasonal maintenance. Our clients are generally in Aurora, Newmarket and the surrounding areas. 

If you’d like to apply, please send your resume, along with a short description of your gardening experience, to staff@gardensofjoy.ca

Your Role:

You will join our fun & energetic gardening teams. Your role may include weeding and clearing out overgrowth; pruning shrubs & deadheading; planting; and post-job clean-up.

Work Conditions:

• Part-time, flexible Monday to Friday, usually 8am - 3pm, with some slower times in September

• Ability to lift 30-40 lbs, bend and/or kneel for periods of time.

• Our season continues into November. Brrr!

• Hourly pay starts at $16/hour, commensurate with experience. All gardening tools and uniform performance shirt will be provided. WSIB Covered.

Skills and Qualities:

• Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills

• Ability to take direction, and be self-motivated

• Know the difference between annuals & perennials

• Focus on quality and attention to detail

• Good communication skills

• Stamina and positive, upbeat outlook in all outdoor weather conditions

• Ability to use a variety of hand tools and small power gardening tools

• G2 or G driver’s licence & access to a reliable vehicle, First Aid/CPR training an asset

Preference will be given to candidates with a positive outlook, horticultural knowledge and/

or gardening experience. Own transport highly preferred.

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