Eco-Landscaper

The RAINscapeTO Eco-Landscaper, will be part of a dynamic team of passionate landscapers in designing, installing and maintaining gardens on private and public properties across the City of Toronto. This is a unique opportunity in a new and expanding niche of the landscape industry. Successful candidates will receive training and hands-on experience in the proper installation of rain gardens and eco-friendly landscaping, as well as opportunities to attend community events and meet like-minded people. No previous experience is required. The main responsibility of this position is to undertake all the tasks associated with the installation and maintenance of gardens on private and public properties under the guidance of the Lead and in collaboration with the team members. Some of these tasks include: • planting various heritage and native plant species (i.e. bulbs, flowers, shrubs, trees); • digging rain gardens, grading; • disconnecting downspouts and redirecting water to rain barrels or rain gardens; • laying compost, mulch, soil, and installing other materials (i.e gravel, rocks, lining); • garden maintenance, including removing and/or trimming trees and plants, weeding, dead-heading, pruning, seed collection, watering; • tool upkeep and maintenance; • clean debris, litter from residential and commercial jobs; • collect, separate litter and de-weed BIA worksites, • provide professional customer service • weekly reporting and team meetings with managers. Training will be provided for successful candidates including First Aid/CPR. Each eco-landscaper will receive orientation on the basics of rainscaping through hands-on training and webinars. The successful candidates will create their own personal goals and professional development plan, keep a journal, and meet with the manager and the rest of the team regularly.