Gardening Crew Lead

Confidential

Ottawa, Ontario permanent

Posted: April 8, 2026

Job Description

[Existing Vacancy] Wild Ridge Landscapes is an award-winning, mid-sized landscape company looking to add a crew member to our team.

Our landscape teams work together to maintain and create outdoor spaces. As an organization, we have an intentional focus on growing and mentoring staff, serving clients with excellence, and leaving a beautiful and lasting impression on our city.

Job Title:

Lead Gardener

Main Purpose of Job:

To run a gardening crew

Reports to:

Division Manager

Field Supervisor

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support the Core Values of Wild Ridge Landscapes: Relationships, Integrity, Leadership, Professionalism, and Creativity

Garden care including weeding, pruning, deadheading and mulching gardens

Lawn mowing and trimming with electric or gas-powered equipment

Safely working with and around equipment - training will be provided

Assist with spring clean-ups, and leaf, litter and debris clean-up in fall

Tasks including digging, sodding, handling stone and concrete products may occasionally be required

Responsibility may occasionally include supervision of other crew members

Using Wild Ridge software for tracking hours and completing health and safety forms etc. (functional phone with availability for Wild Ridge apps is required)

Qualifications:

Knowledge and identification of tree and plant care. Horticultural training is a strong asset

Full G license with clean abstract, truck and trailer experience is an asset

Heavy lifting is a requirement and key part of the job

Willingness to work in all types of weather (rain, cold and hot temperatures)

Willingness to accommodate irregular work schedules (some shifts may run long, or Saturday work may be required)

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organization and the overall business objectives of the organization.

Wild Ridge Landscapes Inc. is an equal opportunity employer proud of its diverse team.

Please contact [email protected], or call (343) 309-5449, if you require accommodation during the hiring process.

Apply now via our career page at https://wildridge.bamboohr.com/careers, or send your resume to [email protected] to be considered for this position.

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