Horticulturist Lead Person

Who We Are

Bos Landscaping, founded in 2002, is committed to a hands-on approach for every project. A business based on the philosophy of superior quality workmanship, outstanding customer service, and projects being completed on time and on budget.

A high priority is placed on safe work practices as well as professional development, which translates into projects being completed safely and to the highest of standards, providing our clients, with the best possible service. Bos Landscaping has affiliations with both Landscape Ontario and the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association

This posting reflects a current hiring need for our client. We use AI-assisted tools to help review resumes and identify potential candidate matches, however all hiring decisions are made by our team and the client directly.

What We Are Looking For

Bos Landscaping is looking for an experienced Horticulturist Lead Person to maintain and enhance High-End residential properties and/or Commercial/Industrial sites.

We are looking for someone with a true passion for gardening, horticulture, and landscape design who takes pride in maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces. This role is much more than just grass cutting and routine maintenance, it involves caring for and developing high-end gardens, identifying enhancement opportunities, and contributing to the overall appearance and health of each property.

The ideal candidate will bring strong horticultural knowledge and experience and will be comfortable providing guidance and support to more junior team members in the field.

What You Will Do

• Maintain all the gardens around the buildings including regular inspections.
• Identify and control any insect/disease issues, weed control.
• Installation of plants, monitor existing plants and make overall aesthetic recommendations.
• Maintain gardens including watering, pruning, planting, grooming, fertilizing, removing debris, edging, weeding, dead heading and repotting.
• Identify opportunities for garden enhancements and additional landscape improvements.
• Provide support, guidance, and horticultural knowledge to junior team members when required.
• Ability to operate horticulture equipment including lawnmower, line trimmer, back-pack blower, hedge trimmer etc.
• Clean and maintain all equipment, tools and materials.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Follow company health and safety practices and procedures at all times.
• When required perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Landscape maintenance: 3-5 years.

• Adequate plant knowledge.
• Passion for gardening, horticulture, and landscape design.
• Ability to perform physical outdoor work including lifting, bending, kneeling, and working in varying weather conditions.
• Experience maintaining high-end gardens and outdoor spaces.
• Ability to recognize opportunities for enhancements and make informed recommendations.
• Leadership skills with the ability to support and guide junior team members.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Required Licenses or certifications, including a valid Ontario G License.
• Own transportation to work.

Benefits

• Competitive wages ranging from $27–$32/hour based on experience and qualifications
• Full-time year-round work
• Health and dental benefits
• Education & training opportunities to grow your career
• Flexible work opportunities

Bos Landscaping is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a positive, professional, and inclusive workplace environment.