Why work with us:

We believe in empowering people to live their best lives – not only the people in the communities we serve, but also our employees. Your work will have a meaningful impact in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where individuals and families flourish. We prioritize workplace well-being, continuous growth, and a culture where every employee feels valued and inspired.

The County owns and manages over 50 buildings, including administration offices, ambulance bases, museums, and social housing facilities.

What you will do:

Reporting to the Property Supervisor, you will play a vital role in supporting our mission to enhance the well-being of the individuals and communities we serve. You will play a vital role in enhancing the appearance and health of outdoor spaces across County-owned properties. Your key responsibilities will include:

Create, plant, and maintain attractive gardens and landscaped areas across various County properties

Perform seasonal planting, pruning, soil preparation, fertilizing, and general horticultural care

Undertake routine grounds maintenance to ensure outdoor spaces remain safe, healthy, and inviting

Monitor plant health and address weeds, pests, and other landscape concerns

Operate landscaping tools, equipment, and County vehicles as required

Work independently to complete assigned tasks while maintaining high standards of quality and safety

Perform general preventative maintenance duties from time to time, such as required maintenance and service in accordance with equipment manuals and work orders, cleaning & garbage removal and minor repairs, including carpentry, painting, drywall, etc.

Work overtime from time to time

What you will bring:

We are looking for someone who shares our passion for helping people live their best lives and brings:

Three (3) years of experience performing minor household repairs and gardening, landscaping, horticulture, or general grounds maintenance. Enjoys hands-on work and takes pride in maintaining beautiful gardens

Knowledge of seasonal planting, pruning techniques, soil care, and plant maintenance

The ability to work independently with strong attention to detail

Physical stamina and the ability to perform manual labour in varying weather conditions

A dependable work ethic and commitment to maintaining safe, well-kept outdoor environments

The successful candidate must possess a secondary school graduation diploma. The ideal candidate will possess a post-secondary school diploma in a related field of study i.e., horticulture, forestry, and or equivalent education

Possess a valid Class G Drivers Licence and be able to provide a satisfactory driver’s abstract

Proficiency using computer applications, i.e. Word, Excel & Outlook is an asset.

Satisfactory attendance record, subject to the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code

Employment is conditional upon a satisfactory criminal record check

Join Us & Make a Difference – Apply now!

The County of Lennox & Addington is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, creating workplaces that welcome, value, and respect the diversity of employees and support them to actively engage in the workplace and reach their full potential.

Accommodations are available throughout all stages of the recruitment process, and we encourage applicants to access supports that may be needed. To request an accommodation, please call the County’s Human Resources Department at 613-354-4883, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants advancing to the next stages of the recruitment process will be provided with additional opportunities to make their needs known.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of applicant selection. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.