Supervisor, Horticulture

Job Opening Number: 107314
Job Requisition Number: 615
Number of Positions: 1
Job Type: Management and Administration
Job Code: Supervisor 6, 40
Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES
Division: Parks Maintenance & Forestry
Hiring Salary Range: $102,784.00 - $115,632.00 per annum
Job Grade: 006
Job Status and Duration: Full Time (FT), Regular (R)
Hours of Work: 40 Hour work week
Location: Teramoto
Posting Date: November 5, 2026
Closing Date: November 19, 2026

Notice to Internal Applicants: To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address.

External and internal applicants are now being considered.

POSITION DUTIES:

Reports toManager Forestry And Horticulture. Plans, co-ordinates schedules, recruits, trains, evaluates and supervises the Horticultural Services staff. Provides leadership and direction to Non-Union and Union Staff. Supervises, coordinates and directs the general operations of the Horticulture crew and the provision of floral/plant material maintenance and displays throughout the City Ensures the most efficient use of manpower, equipment and materials in the provision of horticultural services for small trees, shrub beds, annual and perennial flowerbeds, landscape construction and special displays.

• Supervision and guidance of Horticultural Forepersons including scheduling and training of staff.
• Develop organizational practices to ensure a creative yet sustainable horticultural section.
• Work with other staff and departments to promote the City at special venues.
• Participate in the design and creation of unique floral sites and create a viable greenhouse operation.
• Build meaningful community relationships with interest groups with the Brampton community by acting as a resource to the community.
• Coordinate short- and long-term activities of Horticulture Staff and Forepersons in order to ensure expected levels of horticulture service to the community.
• Oversee customer service requirements and handle any related complex issues; maintain a positive corporate image by ensuring prompt and accurate responses to both internal and external inquires related to horticulture.
• Provide input and technical expertise on matters pertaining to the use and maintenance of plant material, at the planning stage and in the field.
• Coordinate, and ensure quality results to, corporate horticultural initiatives – Flower City Strategy, Communities in Bloom, Canada Blooms and the Integrated Pest Management Program.
• Develop and implement annual plans/goals and Standard Operating Procedures that will promote the consistent and timely completion of job tasks.
• Ensure that federal, provincial and municipal legislative requirements are adhered to including the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Inspect and grant or deny acceptance of all plant material installed by private contractors
• Attend meetings and participates in various committees where horticulture expertise is required.
• Promote staff development and motivation in order to ensure consistent levels of efficiency and growth.
• Provide direction and supervision to contractors, including the preparation and enforcement of contract specifications, analysis of performance and the approval for payment. Ability to interpret landscape drawings.
• Maintain open communication through regular verbal and written reports on current crew status.
• Assist in the preparation of operating and capital budget as they relate to horticulture; investigate, prepare and justify expansion/growth packages for inclusion to budget proposals.
• Ensure the most up-to-date techniques, procedures and equipment is used to complete a job tasks in a safe and efficient manner.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Education:

• Degree or diploma in Horticulture or Landscape Technology

Experience:

• minimum 5-7 years of practical experience in the urban horticultural field;
• 3-5 years of experience supervising staff performing horticulture work

Required Licence Certification:

• must possess a “Landscape Pesticide License".
• Must possess a valid Ontario “G” Driver’s Licence.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• experience in unionized environment required.
• ability to interpret landscape drawings to ensure application of horticultural elements.
• extensive knowledge and understanding of horticulture equipment and plant materials and its proper use.
• proficient in greenhouse operations and indoor plant material care.
• exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• knowledge of the use/operation of computers, including MS Office.
• excellent customer service/public relations skills.
• ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the apply now button by November 19, 2026 and complete the attached questionnaire.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

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