Summer Student, Seasonal Landscaper

Summer Student - Seasonal Landscaper BGIS at Parc Downsview Park is hiring Seasonal Parks Workers in Horticulture for Summer 2026. We are looking for highly motivated individuals who have a passion for working outdoors, an ability to work in a team environment, and a strong interest in the development and maintenance of green spaces. Contract dates: May-August 2026 Work arrangement: in-person, at Parc Downsview Park in downtown Toronto Hours: full-time, Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Key Responsibilities Maintain and install ornamental gardens and seasonal planters, which includes watering, weeding, deadheading, and pruning Assist in the restoration of a 2-acre perennial garden bed Park sanitation Provide staff support for outdoor events and stewardship activities Additional tasks in other areas of park operations arise occasionally (ie. turf care, urban orchard, urban arboriculture & forestry, park infrastructure) Qualifications Post-secondary full-time student/graduate in programs or accreditations related to horticulture, landscaping, or permaculture Must have a current knowledge of the Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act Must possess and maintain a valid G license Ability to work daily from 7:00AM to 3:30PM, including evening and weekend shifts as required Previous park labour or related experiences would be considered an asset Competencies Good verbal and written communication skills Attention to detail Ability to deal with the public using tact and courtesy A team player that embraces a collaborative approach to problem solving Ability to work independently This is a full-time, contract position with a salary range of $19 - $20 per hour. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education and performance related to this role. We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for a future vacancy. BGIS is a global leader in integrated facility management services. With a combined team of over 10,000 globally, BGIS relentlessly focuses on delivering innovative service solutions that create value for its clients. Globally, BGIS manages over 50,000 facilities totaling more than 600 million square feet across several markets including government, higher education, utilities, telecommunications, financial services, oil & gas, healthcare and cloud enterprise. In addition to managing a diverse portfolio of corporate offices, retail, colleges, hospitals and industrial assets, BGIS is a world leader in the management of data centers and other critical environments. At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric if our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success! BGIS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at askPC@bgis.com. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability.

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