Job Description

Salary: $26.5 - $32 per hour

Landscape Specialist (Planting / Softscape)

Garden City Tree & Landscape is seeking a skilled and motivated Softscape Specialist to join our growing team. This role blends hands-on landscape construction, plant knowledge, and softscape Installation

If you enjoy working outdoors, have a strong understanding of plant care, and can confidently plan and place plant material to enhance a space we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Install and maintain softscape elements including trees, shrubs, perennials, and sod
Perform planting, transplanting, soil preparation, and garden bed construction
Assist with layout and design of planting areas, including plant placement and spacing
Sketch simple planting plans or enhancement concepts for projects
Identify plant species and diagnose plant health issues
Apply proper plant care techniques including watering, pruning, and fertilization
Work alongside construction crews on landscape builds
Follow landscape plans and ensure high-quality installations

Qualifications:

Hands on experience in landscaping, horticulture, nursery work, or softscape installation
Horticultural knowledge and ability to understand plant health
Ability to sketch simple planting layouts or enhancement concepts
Strong understanding of regional plant species and basic landscape design principles
Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
Physically capable of lifting, digging, and performing manual labor
Team-oriented with a strong work ethic

Preferred Experience:

Nursery or garden center experience
Background in general landscape, softscape and garden bed installation
Experience with plant selection and layout for residential or commercial landscapes

Benefits:

Spend your days outside in Victorias beautiful environment
Gain real-world skills in landscaping and horticulture
Opportunities for growth and advancement
Quality work clothing
Extended Health and Dental Benefits
Life insurance
On site Free Parking
Access to in-house mulch and soil for personal use.
Free coffee from our in-office machine.
Monthly team gatherings with food and beverages on Garden City.
A supportive, inclusive and friendly and safe work environment.

Compensation

$26.5-$32 per hour depending on skills and experience.

Schedule:

Regular: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Seasonal Hours (April 13 to September 27, 2026):
Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM (4 day a week 10 hour a day schedule)

Work Location:Different Greater Victoria work sites.

About Us

Garden City Tree & Landscape Ltd. is a leading landscaping company dedicated to creating beautiful outdoors for our clients all over Greater Victoria for twenty years. We take pride in our commitment to quality craftsmanship and sustainable practices in landscape construction and Vegetation Management. We do this adhering to our core values, giving ongoing support to all of our people, by providing quality wages, health benefits, the best equipment and ongoing training.

Our Core Values

Respect for Individuals

Personal Accountability
Quality of Work
Safe Work Environment
Peer support
Client experience

Garden City Tree and Landscape

Open Positions

Landscape Specialist (Planting / Softscape)