Horticulturalist

Paul Sangha Creative is looking for a full-time experienced horticulturalist to join our horticultural design team. The Firm specializes in high quality landscape designs with special attention to detail, service and quality. To learn more about our team, please visit our website at www.paulsangha.com.

Recommended skill set:

• A degree, diploma or certificate in horticulture, landscape architecture, or related field
• A minimum of 3 year’s experience working in the field of horticulture
• Exceptional design skills with a portfolio of previous work
• Knowledge of, and experience designing with, drought-tolerant hardy plant species
• Design adaptability in working locally and abroad, forging relationships and gathering information
• A passionate plants person with knowledge of local nurseries, suppliers and plants
• Ability to read architectural drawings
• Hand drawing and computer drafting skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft office
• Keen interest in learning and exploring new ideas
• Strong communication skills
• A professional team player that is focused, well organized, enjoys feedback, detail oriented, and works well under pressure to meet deadlines

Additional assets include:

• Knowledge of Mac computers, Vectorworks for CAD, SketchUp and Adobe CS
• Horticultural knowledge or experience applicable to other regions and climates
• Knowledge of resilient and regenerative soil, agricultural and landscape/plant maintenance practices

 

This position includes but is not limited to the following duties:

• Sourcing trees and plants
• Site visits for tree and plant placement 
• Design and implementation of detailed planting plans
• Client liaison and work with growers, nurseries, suppliers and contractors
• Identification concerns in existing gardens (i.e. Pests/disease)
• Reviewing maintenance, plant health and providing constructive feedback for clients and landscapers
• Introduction of new and exciting ideas and plants into each design
• Site visits for tree and plant placement

 

Qualified individuals should send their resumes, cover letters and portfolios to: [email protected]. 
No phone calls please. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.