We’re Growing – Join Our Award-Winning Landscape Team as a Horticulturalist.
Location: Hamilton, ON.
Pay: $23–$28/hour (based on experience & certifications).
Location: Hamilton, ON.
Pay: $23–$28/hour (based on experience & certifications).
With over 30 years of excellence, Oakridge Landscape Contractors has been transforming outdoor spaces across Southern Ontario into vibrant, thriving landscapes. As a leader in the green industry and a multiple award-winning company, we’re looking for a Horticulture Specialist who’s as passionate about plants as we are.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us:
- Competitive Pay: $23–$28/hr based on experience and certifications.
- Health & Dental Benefits after 3 months.
- Company-Matching RRSP after 1 year.
- Supportive & Skilled Team environment.
- Year-Round Work—because plants don’t take a season off.
Your Day-to-Day:
- Train and coach crews on proper planting and horticultural techniques.
- Oversee plant installation and transport, ensuring zero damage.
- Prune, water, and guide staff on plant health and maintenance.
- Identify plant pests and diseases and provide treatment guidance.
- Inspect nursery stock and tag plants for upcoming jobs.
- Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and plant treatments as needed.
- Get hands-on with planting and maintenance when needed.
What You Bring:
- 3–5 years of experience in horticulture, landscaping, or a related field.
- Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or equivalent hands-on knowledge.
- Spray License (Landscape Exterminator) – required.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- A sharp eye for plant health and detail.
- Love for working outdoors—in any season.
Grow With Us:
At Oakridge, we don’t just create beautiful landscapes—we cultivate careers. Join a team that supports your growth and values your expertise.
Tags: Horticulture Jobs, Plant Health, Landscape Technician, Green Industry Careers, Landscape Maintenance, Plant Specialist.
About Oakridge Landscape Contractors:
Oakridge Landscape Contractors has specialized in landscape applications for industrial, commercial, institutional, parks, heritage sites, and highway road infrastructure restoration for more than 30 years.Our extensive landscape construction knowledge and installation abilities combined with our team, sub-trade relationships, and central location allow our company to complete both large and small scale successfully. We won 9 Landscape Ontario awards in 2021 for our residential and commercial projects.