Manager, Arbor & Horticultural Services - Permanent Full-Time Regular Full Time Toronto, ON, CA 4 days ago Requisition ID: 1348 Salary Range: $117,461.00 To $131,747.00 Annually Requisition Number: 1348 Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full time Employment Address: 1523 Warden Ave., Scarborough Ontario M1R4Z8 Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Vacancy: 1 Hiring Range: $117,461 to $131,747 annually About Mount Pleasant Group: Mount Pleasant Group (MPG) is a not-for-profit organization that has been dedicated to serving families in the Greater Toronto Area since 1826. MPG comprises of two affiliated entities: the Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries (MPGC) and Canadian Memorial Services (CMS). Together, they deliver comprehensive death care services with compassion and professionalism. MPGC owns and operates ten cemeteries and four crematoriums across the GTA, while CMS provides funeral services at nine locations, including funeral centres within MPGC cemeteries and standalone facilities known as The Simple Alternative. As a trusted community partner and environmental steward, MPG is committed to innovation, leveraging new trends and advancements in technology while upholding our long‑standing values. Our team takes pride in the meaningful work we do every day, helping families navigate life's most challenging moments with care and respect. Our Vision: A world where dignified, inclusive, innovative and trustworthy death‑related planning and care are accessible to everyone. Our Mission: MPG will serve the diverse clients and communities of yesterday, today and tomorrow with excellence and compassion to meet all their death care needs. At Mount Pleasant Group,



we believe our strength lies in the passion and diversity of our people, and we deeply value the unique skills, perspectives, and experiences each individual brings to our team. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to be their authentic selves. By embracing inclusivity, we aim to build a workforce that collaborates meaningfully and reflects the richly diverse communities we are privileged to serve. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including those from underrepresented groups, to apply and join us in advancing our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. About the Position: We are looking for a Manager, Arboricultural & Horticultural Services to join our team. The Manager, Arboricultural & Horticultural Services (Manager) provides strategic and operational leadership for the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of the organization’s tree and plant care programs across all cemetery properties. The role is accountable for ensuring the long‑term health, safety, preservation, and enhancement of living landscape assets, while balancing operational requirements, regulatory compliance, public interaction, and environmental stewardship objectives. Reporting at the management level,



the role exercises independent judgement in setting priorities, allocating resources, and resolving complex issues related to arboriculture, horticulture, risk management, and service delivery. The incumbent develops and oversees site‑specific programs, budgets, policies, and standards, and ensures alignment with industry best practices, organizational objectives, and ArbNet international arboretum accreditation requirements. The role works collaboratively with Property Managers, Development, Purchasing, and other internal stakeholders, and represents the organization in interactions with municipalities, regulatory agencies, contractors, educational institutions, and the public. Accountability includes oversight of staff and external service providers, vendor and contract management, and the coordination of work across multiple sites with varying operational and environmental considerations. Decisions made in this role have a direct impact on public safety, regulatory compliance, financial stewardship, service quality, environmental sustainability, and the organization’s reputation as a responsible steward of significant green and heritage landscapes. The position operates within established organizational policies and legislative frameworks, while contributing subject matter expertise to inform planning, development, and long‑term landscape strategies. Your home location will be at our repair shop; however, you will be required to travel to all 10 cemeteries. What we offer: Comprehensive benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a health care spending

📌 Manager, Arbor & Horticultural Services - Permanent Full-Time (Toronto)
🏢 Mount Pleasant Group
📍 Toronto