Gardener

Since 1984, the Aline-Letendre Foundation has been dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents of the Hôtel-Dieu de Saint-Hyacinthe, the largest public long-term care facility in Quebec. To achieve this, the Foundation raises funds and redistributes them to the CISSSME, enabling the organization of numerous leisure and well-being activities. Thanks to the Foundation, the living environment is enhanced, and medical equipment is purchased.

Required Qualifications/Skills

• Horticulture training
• Experience in a related field is desirable
• Sense of organization and attention to detail
• Good physical endurance
• Ability to work as a team
• Since the work is performed in the gardens of a long-term care facility, the person must be sociable, calm, and empathetic. Families and residents will interact with you on a daily basis!

Skills

• Enthusiasm, commitment, diligence, rigor, initiative, and sense of autonomy
• *Any other combination of education and/or experience will also be considered*

Main Responsibilities

• In spring: Opening the gardens and planting annuals.
• During the season: Watering and fertilizing plants as needed, pruning and trimming shrubs, weeding flower beds, manually collecting Japanese beetles, maintaining the cleanliness and aesthetics of the green spaces, etc. Other tasks/projects may be added.
• In autumn: Closing the gardens.

Job Details

• Hourly wage of $20
• Seasonal full-time position
• Weekly schedule of 35 hours is distributed from Monday to Friday between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM, except on days of thunderstorms and rain. The number of working hours may vary according to needs and will be a maximum of 35 hours.
• Start date: Monday, August 24, 2026.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Stimulating projects in a family environment
• Meaningful human impact job

Work Location: Hôtel-Dieu de Saint-Hyacinthe, 1800 rue Dessaulles, Saint-Hyacinthe (Quebec) J2S 2T2

Any interested person should send their resume and a cover letter to: ... by Monday, August 17. Interviews will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2026, starting at 4:00 PM at the Hôtel-Dieu de Saint-Hyacinthe.

Wage: $20.00 per hour

Benefits

• Flexible arrival and departure times
• Job Location: On-site