Gardener

• Gratuities
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Wellness resources

• All staff are provided with complimentary single bedroom accommodations. Complimentary wifi, cable TV and internet calling provided in each staff room.
• Complimentary meals, snacks and beverages provided from our Staff Kitchen
• Shift work is required from April until the End of October; comprised of 10 working days and 4 non-working working days, subject to change during peak season; employees are expected to be flexible in their scheduling to meet the needs of the business.
• Water taxi transportation is provided to and from Campbell River for scheduled work shifts
• Staff are required to leave the resort on their scheduled non-working days and are responsible for securing further transportation and accommodation thereafter.
• Team Amenities on site include a staff lounge, fitness facility, hot tub, outdoor staff lounge area, access to trout ponds, hiking trails and Florence lake where a canoe and stand-up paddleboards are available for staff use.
• Enjoy other great work perks such as:

• 25% off at Sonora’s Gift Shop and Island Currents Spa (Services & products)
• Special room rate for Employees & immediate family members visiting Sonora Resort
• Staff social events and opportunities to experience adventure tours & activities
• An Employee & Family Assistance Program offering counseling and mental health supports.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• We offer competitive wages, paid hourly, with opportunities for overtime, plus gratuities.

• Demonstrate desired service behaviors in accordance with Relais and Chateaux expectations.
• Follow watering schedule for hanging baskets, potted plants, garden beds and shrubs.
• Maintain soil and plants: rake, remove debris and weeds, replace plants as directed.
• Trim hedges and trees as required.
• Weeding Sonora’s garden beds, prioritizing high guest traffic or high visibility areas.
• Maintain roads and pathways; rake and smooth ditches, cover border areas with topsoil, plant and maintain grass where appropriate
• Maintain conservatory plants under the direction of the Head Gardener, ensuring this guest area is clean, organized and ready for guest use.
• Assist with floral arrangement for resort use as directed.
• Maintain tools and ensure equipment is in good order.
• Will occasionally assist with lawn care – mowing, fertilizing, line trimming etc.
• Assist with maintenance or other departments as requested by direct manager.
• Ensure effective working relationships and clear communication is maintained with all colleagues, supervisors and departments.
• Ensure that all equipment, fixtures, and furniture of the department are kept in the best repair possible and are used in a safe and proper manner in coordination with the Maintenance Manager.
• Drive small vehicles around the resort.

• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada and fluent in English. Second languages are an asset.
• One (1) year of experience in a similar role.
• Thorough understanding of the operations of gardening and horticulture; experience in a live-in resort environment is preferred.
• Able to safely operate power equipment such as line trimmers, hedge trimmers, chain saws and blowers an asset.
• High School Diploma required. Any additional education or experience in the Hospitality, Tourism, or related fields would be an asset.
• Must be fluent in English, second language an asset.
• First Aid & AED certificates are an asset.
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team or independently with minimum supervision.
• Capable of fulfilling physical demands of the job including handling heavy loads, walking, standing for extended periods of time, crouching, bending, kneeling and repetitive tasks

Sonora Resort