Now Hiring: Landscapers — Jobs in Guelph, Cambridge, Kitchener-Waterloo

Revised October 5, 2026

Do you love the outdoors and creating personalized landscapes?  Do you have a passion for shaping how people experience their outdoor living spaces?

Our team of landscape construction and maintenance teams are ready to deliver exceptional customer service!  Our crew is focussed on creating a great outdoor living space that includes both hardscape and softscapes, all while working outdoors, in all kinds of weather, in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

About the Role:

At Royal City Nursery, we believe our amazing team is the backbone to our customer service and our business!

Depending on experience, you will work on and potentially lead a crew to install residential and commercial landscapes as per design. Candidates must have at least 2 to 3 years landscape experience installing hardscapes, softscapes and/or water features, a G class drivers license with clean drivers abstract and able to drive a pick-up truck with trailer. 

You must be physically able to stand, bend and squat for long periods of time and enjoy a variety of physical activities & the outdoors.

Core responsibilities:  

• Perform landscape maintenance and installation duties, such as:
  • Planting, mulching and garden bed clean up
  • Hardscape installation; including precast/natural stone, fences, arbours and decks.
• Prune/deadhead plant materials as appropriate throughout the season
• Conduct water feature maintenance, including spring opening and winterizing
• Exhibit a high standard of quality in all work, maintain a high level of professionalism and ensure work is accomplished according to plan and schedule
• Respond to customer questions and concerns in a timely manner
• Complete, oversee, and maintain all paperwork in a timely manner
• Assist with the overall maintenance of Royal City Nursery grounds
• Encourage and develop strong working team relationships through collaboration, physical assistance and idea development.
• Support the overall business mission, vision and values within the company

 

Skills:

• Experience in the proper and safe operation of all landscape construction equipment such as skid-steer, mini-excavator, trimmers, pruners, weed-eaters etc.
• Sound knowledge of horticultural, landscape construction and maintenance practices.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn, solve puzzles and work efficiently in a team environment.
• The ability to interact with clientele and provide clients with great customer service.
• The ability to carry yourself professionally at all times.

Physical and Working Environment Requirements:

• Able to stand, walk, kneel, for extended periods on a variety of surfaces.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. consistently, perform repeated movements, kneeling, crouching etc.
• Ability to comfortably work on a ladder or step stool.
• Comfortable working in on at client homes, the greenhouse, and other seasonal environments.

 

Availability and Remuneration:

• Wage: $20 to $24 per hour, depending upon experience
• Full-time candidates may be able to access health benefits
• Working hours: primarily Monday to Friday, with some Saturdays
• Full-time availability: up to 6 days per week
• Part-time availability may work, with a minimum of two to three days per week
• Transportation plan is required (Royal City Nursery is not on a bus route)
• Language: English (written and oral)

Royal City Nursery is a dynamic third-generation business, with an open, inclusive employee culture. Our atmosphere is high paced, physically active. Let’s grow something amazing together!

Ready to Join the Team?

If you’re excited to join a team that thrives on creativity, teamwork, and excellence, we’d love to hear from you!

 

How to apply

Email hiring@royalcitynursery.com  Or, bring your resume and cover letter in person during our hours of operation at

Royal City Nursery

6838 Wellington Road 124

Guelph 519-824-4998

 

This post is for current openings. We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), Royal City Nursery will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require disability – related accommodations, please inform the Human Resources (HR) staff. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.  Our HR Team is responsible for screening applicants.