Horticultural Assistant - Landscape Design

Are you in good physical shape and enjoy working outdoors? Do you want to participate in concrete environmental projects?

The team of landscape design and ecological architecture at Nature-Action Québec carries out several projects each year to restore or enhance our natural environments and urban greening projects to combat climate change. We are currently looking for a horticultural assistant to carry out landscape design and horticultural maintenance work with an ecological approach.

JOB DUTIES

• Load, unload, and transport tools to the landscaping site;
• Transport plants and inert materials (soil, compost, mulch, etc.);
• Clean the site and prepare the location;
• Perform planting of trees, shrubs, and perennials;
• Maintain plantings (weeding, watering, and other tasks);
• Prune shrubs and young trees for formation pruning;
• Perform work to combat invasive plant species (common reed, blackberry, etc.);
• Perform landscape design work (maintenance of trails, installation of interpretive panels and birdhouses, etc.);
• Perform any other tasks as requested by your immediate supervisor.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP) in horticulture or other relevant environmental training (agriculture, bioecology, etc.);
• At least three (3) months of experience in horticulture and/or landscape design or equivalent experience;
• Ability to perform physical tasks requiring strength and endurance (lifting weights, working in a crouched position, standing for long periods, performing repetitive motions, etc.);
• Good physical endurance to work outdoors in various weather conditions (heat, rain, cold, etc.);
• Ability to work as a team (team spirit);
• Ability to perform tasks with care;
• Possession of knowledge in horticulture, environment, or a relevant field of study;
• Knowledge of native plant species and EVEE (an asset);
• Possession of a Class 5 driver's license, experience driving a truck with a trailer, or experience in construction and/or operation of small machinery (assets).

SOME REASONS TO CHOOSE NAQ

• Put your skills to work for a great cause: the environment;
• Workwear and protective gear provided;
• Work outdoors, get your fill of vitamin D, and more!

WHAT WE OFFER

• Duration of the mandate: Seasonal, starting on August 31, 2026, until mid-November.
• Work location: 100% fieldwork. Greater Montreal area (CMM), mainly the South Shore of Montreal. Meeting and departure point in Beloeil.
• Number of hours: 36 to 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Possibility of overtime paid at time and a half.
• Hourly rate: Starting at $20.74/hour, depending on experience.