Landscaper - 6-Month Contract Position (May-October) - Seasonal job description

Sep 13, 2026

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Seasonal Landscaper role for the International Art of Living Centre in Canada, covering a six-month contract from May to October. The position maintains existing landscaped areas and creates new flower beds, with cottage-garden themed planting, fertilizing, pruning, weeding, irrigation support, and mowing using garden machinery. Work involves irregular hours and strong physical capability to lift and perform flexible scheduling in varied weather, including insects. Required competencies include pleasant disposition, motivation, adaptability, teamwork, and French communication.

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Landscaper 6-month Contract Position (May-October) JOB DESCRIPTION: This position must work on the property of the International Art of Living Centre, Canada. This is a seasonal 6-month contract position from May to October. Duties: 􀁸 Maintain existing landscaped areas by means of weeding, pruning, watering, mulching, feeding and propagation 􀁸 Prepare and plant new flower beds 􀁸 Plant flowers and herbs with a cottage garden theme 􀁸 Fertilizing with manure 􀁸 Use various garden tools and equipment 􀁸 Work irregular hours 􀁸 Cutting, weeding and irrigation of lawn areas 􀁸 Use of machinery for mowing lawns 􀁸 Use of shredder for production of mulch Physical Requirements: 􀁸 This position demands good physical and mental health. The landscaper will be required to lift, carry, walk, sit, push, pull bend and work a flexible schedule. 􀁸 Heavy loads may need to be carried 􀁸 Ability to work in various weather conditions and put up with mosquitoes and bugs will be required. KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES 􀂃 Pleasant disposition 􀂃 Motivated and willing to learn 􀂃 Can work alone if necessary 􀂃 Likes working outdoors and being in various weather conditions 􀂃 Can adapt to nature’s unpredictability 􀂃 Ability to multi-task with effective time management skills. 􀂃 Communication Proficiency in French. English is an asset. 􀂃 Leadership Skills. 􀂃 Teamwork Orientation 􀂃 Experience in landscaping an asset 􀂃 Creativity Expected Hours of Work: 8 hours per day, 6 days a week The Art of Living Foundation is a global service organization that has made an extraordinary impact on local communities around the world. Made up almost entirely of volunteers, the Foundation has provided trauma relief and peace initiatives to thousands of people in places of raging conflict, areas devastated by war and natural disaster, inner cities and prisons. All interns and staff will be provided with room, board and opportunities to participate in complimentary Art of Living programs. We would be pleased to have students use the Service Program for college credit. A nominal monthly stipend will be provided to cover personal expenses after probationary period.

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What are the main duties of the Landscaper position?

The role maintains existing landscaped areas (weeding, pruning, watering, mulching, feeding, propagation) and prepares and plants new flower beds with a cottage garden theme, including cutting, weeding, irrigation, and mowing support.

What physical requirements are expected?

Good physical and mental health is required, including the ability to lift, carry, walk, sit, push/pull, bend, and work a flexible schedule with heavy loads and in various weather conditions.

What key skills and qualifications are listed for applicants?

The position emphasizes motivation to learn, adaptability to outdoor conditions, teamwork orientation, creativity, and multi-tasking with time management. Communication proficiency in French is required; English is an asset.

Sep 13, 2026

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