Landscape Rehab Consultant (Short-Term, Fixed-Fee)
Title: Landscape Rehab Consultant — 17-acre private property (near Barrie, ON)
Engagement: One-off consulting scope (2–4 weeks) with option for periodic check-ins.
Deliverables (fixed-fee):
- Site Assessment & Triage: zone map, problem list (lawn, beds, invasives, trees, irrigation), risk/hazards.
- Rehab Plan: Produce a rehabilitation plan to restore areas with dead grass and revitalise the landscaping.
- Procurement List & Budget: Estimate the details of: plants, materials, soil/compost, mulch, seed, irrigation parts, aeration plan;
- Field Day: on-site day to brief the labour crew and supervise day-1 execution; punch-list with acceptance criteria.
- Close-out: maintenance calendar (weekly/seasonal), photo-documented before/after set.
What you bring:
- 5+ years professional landscape design/maintenance consulting (LO member or OALA firm an asset).
- Strong plant ID (ornamental + native), lawn repair, pruning, invasive management; practical, not just conceptual.
- Comfortable leading and QA-ing labour crew for a one-off sprint
How to propose:
Email a 1-page proposal with fixed fee, 2 relevant before/after examples with references, proof of insurance, availability in the next 2–4 weeks. If herbicides are proposed, include MECP Landscape Exterminator licence number.
Job Types: Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 1 month
Pay: From $1,500.00 per month
Experience:
- Landscape Rehab: 5 years (preferred)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Location:
- Oro-Medonte, ON (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-08-27