We’re Hiring!

Our energetic and creative residential garden maintenance company is looking for upbeat teams for our busy season. 

At Gardens of Joy, we specialize in residential gardening services, including: spring clean-up & planting, redesigning existing plantings, ongoing seasonal garden maintenance, and fall clean-up. Our clients are generally in Aurora, Newmarket and surrounding areas. Benefits include flexible hours and regular company events! 

If you’d like to apply, please send your resume and cover letter to inquiry@gardensofjoy.ca

(all ages will be considered). 

Gardening team Lead

If you love the outdoors, have lots of energy and want to lead a team, we

would love to hear from you!

Your Role: You will work with one or more of our head gardeners to start and move into a supervisory role where you will lead a small team of gardeners. Your role may include ensuring staff know what is expected at each job site, as well as all aspects of garden & small shrub maintenance & care, such as weeding, pruning, soil prep and planting, and post-job clean-up. This role may also include liaising between clients and owners to help determine maintenance goals. Initial, and ongoing, training will be provided to the right candidates. 

We Offer: 

• Part-time Monday to Friday, Between 8 am - 2 pm, with the possibility of optional additional hours in peak weeks

• Ability to lift 30-40 lbs, bend and/or kneel for periods of time

• Our season begins in April and goes into November 

• The hourly pay starts at $19/hour, commensurate with experience

All gardening tools and a uniform performance shirt will be provided.  WSIB Covered.  

Skills and Qualities:

• Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills

• Ability to take direction and lead a small team 

• Focus on quality and attention to detail

• Good communication skills

• Ability to lift 30-40 lbs, bend and/or kneel for periods of time

• Stamina and positive, upbeat outlook in all outdoor weather conditions

• Ability to use a variety of hand tools and small power gardening tools

• Access to a reliable vehicle

• First Aid/CPR training an asset

• Cell phone with data required
  

Preference will be given to candidates with a positive outlook, horticultural knowledge and gardening experience. 

Check out our Facebook and Instagram to see examples of our amazing work!

Gardening Team Members 

If you love the outdoors and have lots of energy, we would love to hear from you!

Your Role: You will work with 2-4 other people in a team, led by a supervisor. Your role may include; weeding, clearing out overgrowth; pruning; soil preparation; planting; and post-job clean-up. Initial, and ongoing, training will be provided to the right candidates. 

We Offer: 

• Part-time Monday to Friday, Between 8 am - 2 pm, with the possibility of optional additional hours in peak weeks

• Ability to lift 30-40 lbs, bend and/or kneel for periods of time

• Our season begins in April and goes into November 

• Hourly pay starts at $16/hour, commensurate with experience

All gardening tools and a uniform performance shirt will be provided.  WSIB Covered.  

Skills and Qualities:

• Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills

• Ability to take direction

• Focus on quality and attention to detail

• Good communication skills

• Ability to lift 30-40 lbs, bend and/or kneel for periods of time

• Stamina and positive, upbeat outlook in all outdoor weather conditions

• Ability to use a variety of hand tools and small power gardening tools

• Access to a vehicle is an asset

• First Aid/CPR training an asset

• Cell phone with data required
  

Preference will be given to candidates with a positive outlook, horticultural knowledge and gardening experience. 

Check out our Facebook and Instagram to see examples of our amazing work!