Landscape Crew Lead

Employment Opportunity

Sheridan Nurseries Commercial Solutions is actively searching for a:

Service & Installation Crew Lead

Seasonal Contract

About the Job:

Our Commercial Solutions division is growing, and we are looking to expand our team! This position will oversee a crew performing landscape and custom design installations for our corporate clients throughout the GTA.  This is a seasonal contract position until January 5, 2025, with the opportunity for future advancement.

Your Accountabilities:

• Working as part of the Commercial Solutions team to support installations and activations in the Greater Toronto Area.
• Providing landscape services, installations and custom designs, including corporate containers/urns and seasonal decorating.
• Product delivery, off-site installation, plant maintenance, and customer interactions.
• Providing direction and leadership for a crew of Service & Installation Assistants.
• Coordinating with other Crew Leads to ensure that all installations are completed on time to the specifications of our customers.
• Actively seek to increase knowledge base of Sheridan products and services.
• Contribute to a safe work environment by observing health and safety best practices and protocols, hazard reporting, and leading by example.  
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• You are an energetic self-starter who is willing to grow as our business grows.
• Previous experience with landscaping services and installations. 
• Knowledge of interior tropical and house plants as well as seasonal annuals is an asset.
• Experience with seasonal decorating and custom container designs utilizing plant material is an asset.
• Primary working location is flexible, but must have the ability to travel to install locations within the GTA.
• Must have a valid class-G driver’s license or equivalent with a good driving record.  Prior experience driving a cube van is essential.
• Previous experience supervising and directing a small crew of up to four people while keeping health & safety as a focus.
• Existing product knowledge or ability to learn.
• Passion for the industry and guest service.
• Effective time management, with the ability to adapt and prioritize multiple tasks and situations.
• Highly adaptable, with an ability to take direction and work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• You are punctual and dependable, and highly value honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Flexibility to work full-time from Monday-Friday in a variety of job locations, with additional availability for evenings and weekends on a reasonable basis as seasonal peaks require.
• This job requires extended periods of walking and standing, with bending and squatting required at various times. Must have the ability to lift 50lbs and work in various weather conditions and environments.

Our Vision, Mission, & Values:

At Sheridan Nurseries we aim to delight our associates, guests, and business partners in everything we do.  Independently owned and operated for over 100 years, we are committed to growing the highest quality plants at our local farms, curating the best-in-class home, garden, and lifestyle products and services, delivering unrivaled guest service and satisfaction, and providing meaningful and rewarding careers to our employees. We always strive to inspire and share our knowledge, passion, and expertise to build confidence, loyalty, and trust, while protecting our planet with industry leading environmentally sustainable initiatives and giving back to our local communities and charities.

Our vision is “To inspire people to never stop growing”. 

At Sheridan we seek people who will continually strengthen our culture.  We work hard to ensure our culture is something we feel proud of and allows us to bring our best selves to work every day.  And a great culture starts with values.  We have clearly defined values which are embedded in everything that we do so that they are lived and breathed daily. 

If you share our values of:

1. Doing What’s Right
2. Being Performance Driven
3. Learning and Growing Together
4. Being Externally Focused
5. Having Bias for Action

Then this is the position for you! 

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
If selected, please advise if you require special accommodation to attend the interview.