Cambridge, On Horticulture landscape gardener Jobs – 2 Openings This Week

Gardener (Temporary Approx. 12 months)
City of Cambridge —Cambridge, ON
- $33.72–$35.81 an hour
- Temporary
- Dental care
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Landscape Gardener
Ebrealestateco —Puslinch, ON
- $17.61 an hour
- Part-time
- Power tools
- In-person
- Hand tools
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Gardener (Temporary Approx. 12 months)

City of Cambridge -
Cambridge, ON

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Job details

Temporary
$33.72–$35.81 an hour
12 days ago

Qualifications

Gardening
Horticulture
College diploma
Class G Licence
Horticulture
Driving Licence

Full job description

People, Place, Prosperity

Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity.

Job Profile

There is an opening for a Temporary Gardener position within the Infrastructure Services – Operations Division is available immediately. The Temporary Gardener assists with the City of Cambridge's horticulture programs. Performs functions in accordance with established standard operating procedures, departmental and corporate policies, sound horticulture construction and maintenance principles and practices, with a focus on providing excellent customer service and continuous improvement processes. Reporting to the Supervisor of Horticulture, the following requirements apply:

What you will be doing

Perform horticulture duties such as design and maintenance of citywide garden features that include the preparation and planting of annuals, maintenance of trees, perennials, shrubs, as well as the watering, pruning, fertilizing, cultivating, and mulching of beds and gardens to enhance horticultural areas within parks, road allowance & traffic medians throughout the City of Cambridge.
Assist with greenhouse operations and the growing and maintenance of various plant materials, such as: propagating, planting, fertilization, transplanting, pruning, chemical control and watering.
Grass cutting/trimming, vegetation control, maintenance and landscaping on boulevards, parks, trails, trail heads, city owned lands and facilities as scheduled or as required.
Demonstrate a sound understanding of the safe and efficient use and basic maintenance of all job-related tools and equipment including line trimmers, rototillers, brush chippers, agricultural/ sidewalk tractors and implements, loader, trailer, snow blowers, chainsaws, rotary & flail mowers, leaf blowers, sod cutters, rakes, shovels etc.
Perform watering duties in city gardens and other floral features.

Education

College diploma in horticulture technician, greenhouse technician, landscape technician, turf management or a related discipline is required.

Minimum Requirements

Over 24 months of work-related experience in similar role
A valid Ontario Class G driver’s license in good standing
A valid Landscape/Greenhouse Exterminator Pesticide license is required
Expertise in all areas of horticulture including design, disease and insect problems soils and plant propagation
Possess advanced knowledge of Greenhouse operation inc. mechanical heating, lighting, plumbing, air circulation.
Ability to operate small gardening/landscape equipment and hand tools
Meets requirements of Physical Demands Analysis for position

We will ask you for these items if you are hired

Confirmation that you are physically able to perform the essential duties of the position, as assessed through our third party provider, prior to commencement in the position.

Current and valid Police Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check to be provided prior to commencement in this position.

Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.

Valid G driver's license.

Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training certificate from the Ministry of Labour. (may be obtained post offer)

Your compensation

This position is within the outside workers union Salary Schedule Grade 5 and has a hourly range (2026 Rates) of:
Starting Rate: $33.72
12 Month Rate: $34.76
24 Month Rate: $35.81

Comprehensive Benefits Package including Health Care, Dental, Vacation Days etc. included.
Ontario Municipal Employee Retirement Plan (OMERS) is also included.

Advertisement expiration date

Interested candidates should apply at www.cambridge.ca/careers. This posting will close on August 5, 2026.

Accommodation needs and protection of privacy

The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.

We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact [email protected] to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.

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