The Canadian Film Centre (CFC) is a charitable cultural organization that drives the future of Canadian storytelling. Our intensive, hands-on programs in film, television, and entertainment technologies empower, shape and advance opportunities for Canadian creators and entrepreneurs working in screen-based industries. Learn more at cfccreates.com.

You will be an important member of the team maintaining Windfields estate. Windfields is a designated heritage property. The estate features numerous gardens, two woodlots, hedgerows, and more than 200 specimen trees.

The Horticulturalist is responsible for employing best practices in the care of the property. This position offers a diverse range of hands-on responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect gardens for insects, disease and overall health and communicate observations
• Garden design including: planter design; and recommending transplanting, replacement or removal of plants
• Planting, mulching, fertilizing and pruning as required
• Water and weed as required
• Maintain the water feature
• Maintain the gardening tools
• Update the CFC’s Landscape and Garden plan, documenting with photos and text
• Assist the Arborist, as required with major projects; and
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• A passion for the environment
• Ideally, enrolled in or completed a Horticultural, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Design or related program at the post-secondary level or related experience
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job including: bending, lifting, utilizing hand tools

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to careers@cfccreates.com by April 4, 2024 and indicate “Horticulturalist” in the subject line.

About CFC

The Canadian Film Centre (CFC) is a charitable, cultural organization that drives the future of Canadian storytelling. Our intensive, hands-on programs in film, television and entertainment technologies empower, shape and advance opportunities for Canadian creators and entrepreneurs working in screen-based industries. Learn more at cfccreates.com.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume (PDF Format) to careers@cfccreates.com [deadline] and indicate “[job-title]” in the subject line.

The CFC is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage interested applicants from all backgrounds to apply, including those that may not have all of the requested qualifications. We strive for equity in our policies and practices and are committed to providing accessible employment practices that follow the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at hr@cfccreates.com.

CFC employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of being eligible for the recruitment process. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. If you are not able to obtain COVID-19 vaccination for a reason related to a protected ground of discrimination under applicable human rights legislation, you can request accommodation from the CFC.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.

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