Join Wild Coast Garden Services in Victoria, BC where we Create and Care for Beautiful Gardens that Connect People with Nature
Hi, my name is Brandon, the owner of Wild Coast Garden Services. I’m seeking someone who can grow into the position of Lead Garden Maintenance Supervisor for my company and is inspired to Create and Care for Beautiful Gardens. Essentially I want to hire someone who can replace me out in the field and do what I do at the same or an even higher standard. The ideal person will have:
A Passion for Plants and Gardens
A commitment to Safety
Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Leadership experience or desire/potential
A Great Work Ethic
Excellent Time-Management and Organizational skills
A Strong Desire to continually Grow in Skill, Effectiveness and Knowledge
The ideal person will be competent, or working towards proficiency in all aspects of weeding, mowing and trimming lawns, pruning, trimming hedges and shrubs, leaf clean-up, dividing, transplanting, overwintering plants, mixing and screening compost as well as having some landscaping experience such as moving and spreading mulch/soil/gravel, planting new plants etc. You will need to have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
On top of that you will need to have, or be willing to learn the skills, of being an effective supervisor, such as:
Managing time spent at the different properties we work at
Ability to assess a whole property, prioritize potential tasks and assign them to other employees efficiently
Managing tools and equipment and driving between properties SAFELY, while potentially hauling a trailer
Communicating courteously with clients, updating property log sheets, keeping track of issues and client needs
Assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of the company’s operations, continually reflecting on where you need to grow and asking for help and maintaining open dialogue with me
Compensation: $22-$25 depending on experience and readiness to step into supervisor role. There is potential to earn more if you make a clear contribution to the success of the company.
Working in Victoria is a gardener’s dream! There is a reason this is considered the gardening capital of Canada: the mild coastal climate is perfect for an astounding diversity of plants and allows you to work comfortably outdoors 10 - 11 months out of the year without doing (only very rarely) snow removal. As a business owner I am committed to trying to make our operations as ecologically sustainable as possible. I am committed to converting from gas powered equipment to battery power over the next few years to eliminate noise and exhaust pollution from what we do. Wherever possible I try to compost garden waste on site to create rich soil-building compost. We have also been very lucky in terms of COVID - Vancouver Island has so far had a very low rate of infection, and even at the height of the lockdown in spring 2020 we were able to continue working without any interruption.
For more information or to learn more about my philosophy and approach to gardening please check out my website: www.wildcoastgardenservices.com
If this post sparks interest in you and you think you might be a great fit, please send me a resume outlining your experience and a cover letter that highlights how you fit the criteria I’m looking for as well as where you see yourself in your gardening career in 5 - 10 years. You can email me at: wildcoastgardenservices@gmail.com
I look forward to hearing your response!
Kind regards,
Brandon Tallman
Minumum 2 years experience with lawn and garden maintenance
Certificate or Diploma in Horticulture
Wild Coast Garden Services 1015 Empress Avenue Victoria, BC V8T 1P1
Brandon Tallman wildcoastgardenservices@gmail.com Preferred Contact: Email
