Down To Earth Gardens and Nursery
Want to get dirty with us?
At Down to Earth our focus is enhancing people’s lives through creating outdoor living spaces. We nurture the growth of our people and our clients, as well as the growth of plants and landscapes. We value learners over experts, but seek both.
Our team of great humans – including designers, retail nursery specialists, stonemasons, horticulturalists, labourers, and landscapers – serve greater Victoria from our nursery and offices in Metchosin.
Are you down to earth?
To thrive in this position you’ll need to:
– be a curious life-long learner who wants to grow with us (literally)
– value and practice good written and face-to-face communication
– find joy in being part of a team working indoors and outdoors, and having fun in the office and in the dirt
– have a passion for coaching, mentoring and developing the talents of others.
Down to the details
As our Senior Landscape leader, you are responsible for the on-time, on-budget, and customer-delighting execution of our projects, for sure. But even more we are looking for a Landscape Sensei. A Yoda of the Landscape. We are looking for someone who not only has the skills, but wants to communicate and train others in those skills.
What you bring:
· A keen understanding of landscape principles – hardscape,grading and softscapes
· An eye for detail
· Strong organizational, planning and communication skills
· A passion for developing and mentoring a team
· Confidence around heavy equipment, trailers, and tools generally, as well as around industry-appropriate software and technology
Down to Brass Tacks
A starting salary of $58,000 with meaningful room for growth connected to the growth of the team. We also offer full medical and dental benefits. At Down To Earth, we take care of each other.
Are you down?
Let’s get down to business and have a 15 min phone call to discover together if we are a good fit.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $58,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Victoria, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Landscaping: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2023-03-17
Expected start date: 2023-03-20