This is a temporary in office job for a Landscape Assistant at Native Plant Source in Breslau, ON. We are looking for people for up to 6 weeks but there is potential for shorter duration contracts. Native Plant Source is urgently seeking 2 people to work as Landscape Assistants in September and October to help us complete several projects.

Tasks assigned to the Landscape Assistants will primarily involve prepping sites (eg hand pulling weeds and raking), moving mulch and planting native trees, shrubs and perennial plants at stormwater management pond rehabilitations and potentially a residential landscape installation.

Although we attempt to stick to normal work hours (between 8:30am and 4:30pm) some circumstances, such as travel to the site, may result in longer days but advanced notice will be given. Weekend work is not anticipated or required.

Qualifications

- Physical stamina and ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions,



for 6+ hours a day for several days in a row
- Ability to be punctual and meet at the greenhouse each day for work (our location is not on public transit routes).
- Ability to follow instructions and work efficiently

Additional Experience Preferred (but not required)

- Previous experience in the landscape industry
- Previous experience operating landscaping tools and equipment
- Previous experience in tree planting, or garden maintenance and planting

Please send a resume via email to [email protected]. In your email indicate when you would be able to start and number of weeks you can commit to. NPS thanks everyone who applies but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Type: Seasonal

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Education

- Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Landscape Gardener/Labourer (Breslau)
🏢 Native Plant Source
📍 Breslau