Job Description

The Landscaping Division of Kate's Garden is seeking experienced gardeners/landscape technicians to join our Gardening Services Team. The position is full-time and permanent positions are available. Based out of Main Street Markham North, and servicing predominantly York Region for over 25 years, Kate's Garden is known for: excellent garden care, renovating gardens, installing beautiful new gardens, hardscaping, garden carpentry and creating bespoke seasonal containers. Our Gardening Services division is integral to our Botanical Boutique, Garden Centre, Floristry and Workshop business.

At Kate's Garden we provide secure, long-term employment opportunities. We offer benefits to our employees. We sponsor ongoing educational and training opportunities. We have significant opportunities for career progression as well as an in-house Technical, Leadership and Interpersonal Skills training program. We also sponsor employees through the Ontario Skilled Trades program to get their Red Seal status.

We are seeking individuals looking to make a career in horticulture. We are looking for positive people with a strong work ethic. We are searching for Team Members who enjoy working outdoors, being connected to nature, love plants and gardens and thrive in team environments.

Our landscape technicians typically work 40 to 44 hours a week with days beginning at 8am. Occasional Saturday work should be expected in high season. Our technicians' complete tasks from maintenance of residential and commercial properties to the installation of softscape elements.

We DO NOT Cut Grass or Plow Snow.

Our Lay off period is ten weeks from late December to early March as we do not do snow removal.

Applicant Qualifications

Considerable experience and/or certification in Related skilled trade, college or university diploma.

Valid G License with a clean abstract and reliable transportation.

Problem solving/ time management/ communication skills.

Able to perform physically demanding tasks.

Detail oriented with an ability to see tasks through to completion.

Proactive and reliable.

We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities. Kate's Garden is an inclusive employer who believes wholeheartedly in respect for diversity.

Start Date: March 16th, 2026

Salary: $20-25

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care On-site parking Store discount Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Markham, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person