1. Work directly with skilled Landscape Horticulturists to gain first-hand knowledge in the industry.
2. Assist the Landscape Horticulturist in maintaining gardens, parks and other landscape environments through duties such as, but not limited to grass cutting, mulching, weeding, cultivating and line trimming.
3. Assist the Landscape Horticulturist in maintaining hard landscape elements, such as walkways, planters and gazebos.
4. Operate and maintain a variety of equipment, mowers, motorized vehicles, line trimmers etc.
5. Fertilize, irrigate and top dress lawns and play fields.
6. Ensure sport recreational surfaces are safe, painted and prepared for the enjoyment of the local youth soccer and baseball organizations.
7. Assist in ensuring the beautification of the Town through watering planters, park maintenance, garbage and cleaning parks and beaches in order to support local and regional tourism to the area.
8. Handling of cash/debit/credit machine and refueling boats at the Municipal Marina Boat Ramp.
9. Support the on-going maintenance of various Town Facilities; duties include, but are not limited to facility cleaning, setup/ take down’s (private rentals and senior programming in the community centre), minor construction maintenance (painting, woodwork etc.)
10. Other duties as assigned.

Eligibility Requirements and General Qualifications

• • Must be at least 16 years of age.
  • Must be in full time attendance at a Secondary School, University or Community College recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Education and returning to school in September 2026.
  • Have and maintain a valid G2 or G driver’s licence.
  • Experience operating handheld tools and lawn maintenance equipment including tractors and related equipment.

Working Conditions

• • 40 hours per week.
  • Evening and weekend shifts required.
  • Working outside in various weather conditions.

Hourly Rate of Pay: