Work in the Humber Arboretum Gardens
Do you love being outdoors and appreciate nature? Do you want to learn new skills and be part of a team? Apply to be a Horticulture and Landscape Assistant at the Humber Arboretum!
Throughout the year, the Humber Arboretum has a team of Humber Polytechnic and University of Guelph-Humber students who help maintain the grounds, serve as nature stewards, and create an outstanding experience for Arboretum visitors.
About the Humber Arboretum
The Humber Arboretum offers 100 hectares of public gardens and urban greenspace connected to Humber Polytechnic North Campus. It operates as a tri-partnership between Humber Polytechnic, the City of Toronto Parks, Forestry, and Recreation Department, and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
The grounds of the Humber Arboretum are free to visit and open to the public during daylight hours year-round. Numerous programs at Humber Polytechnic use the grounds to facilitate experiential learning opportunities, and the Arboretum's Centre for Urban Ecology offers events and programs for schools and the general public.
The Humber Arboretum's 2019-2024 Strategic Plan identified three priorities: World-Ready Citizens, Healthy Communities, and Thriving Nature.
About the Job
Horticulture and Landscape Assistants play a vital role in maintaining the aesthetics of the grounds and public gardens. With over 50 annual and perennial bed displays along with planters, the Humber Food Learning Garden, and a variety of natural areas, accepted candidates can look forward to learning a variety of horticultural and ecological skills.
Related previous experience is an asset but is not required. We are looking for positive and energetic individuals with a passion for horticulture and/or the environment who are not afraid of getting their hands dirty. Working within a team environment, students may learn a wide assortment of landscaping techniques including:
- Seasonal clean up
- Planting trees, shrubs, bulbs, annuals, and perennials
- Plant protection
- Deadheading and specialty pruning
- Bed design
- Landscape maintenance
- Plant identification including pest and disease
- Invasive species identification and control methods
- Safe operation of grounds maintenance equipment
Status: Applications for 2024 are now closed
More Opportunities
If you don't think the Student Gardener role is right for you, students of Humber Polytechnic and University of Guelph-Humber may also be interested in other student employment with Humber Arboretum in the office or as a summer Nature Camp leader, or volunteering in the Humber Arboretum Learning by Leading™ program. Learn about all of the opportunities for students at the Humber Arboretum.
