Gardener : BC-Sonora -V9W LDepartment: Maintenance

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Wellness resources

We’re hiring a Gardener to join our world class team at Sonora Resort, a luxury all-inclusive Relais & Chateaux Resort, in the unspoiled wilderness of British Columbia. Nestled in the Discovery Islands, Sonora Resort is a remote location accessed by water taxi from the town of Campbell River on Vancouver Island. This is a Seasonal position that works on site at the Resort in shift work rotations.

Seeking a start date of early or mid-March 2023.

Our team shares a deep appreciation for the unspoiled wilderness of British Columbia. Our opulent location is an undeniable draw for those seeking an exciting career with a side of adventure. We are completely submerged in the great outdoors with easy access to hiking trails, Florence Lake, and opportunities to get on the water to explore the Inside Passage.

Each one of our team members contributes to the guest experience at Sonora Resort. Working at Sonora means you are part of a team of passionate and trained professionals focused on providing our guests with unique experiences and cherished memories.

Sonora Resort is committed to creating an engaging and supportive work environment, with a focus on developing and promoting talent from within. We offer competitive compensation packages, exciting employee incentives and the opportunity to develop under the prestigious Relais & Châteaux banner.

• All staff are provided with complimentary single bedroom accommodations. Complimentary wifi, cable TV and internet calling provided in each staff room.
• Complimentary meals, snacks and beverages provided from our Staff Kitchen.
• Shift work is required from April until October; comprised of 10 working days and 4 non-working working days, subject to change during peak season; employees are expected to be flexible in their scheduling to meet the needs of the business.
• Water taxi transportation is provided to and from Campbell River for scheduled work shifts.
• Staff are required to leave the resort on their scheduled non-working days and are responsible for securing further transportation and accommodation thereafter.
• Team Amenities on site include a staff lounge, fitness facility, hot tub, outdoor staff lounge area, access to trout ponds, hiking trails and Florence lake where a canoe and stand-up paddleboards are available for staff use.
• Enjoy other great work perks such as:
  • 25% off at Sonora’s Gift Shop and Island Currents Spa (Services & products)
  • Special room rate for Employees & immediate family members visiting Sonora Resort
  • Staff social events and opportunities to experience adventure tours & activities
  • An Employee & Family Assistance Program offering counseling and mental health supports.
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
• We offer competitive wages, paid hourly, with opportunities for overtime, plus gratuities.

Sonora Gardeners have a passion for excellence in guest service and a strong background in horticulture. This position is responsible for maintaining the gardens and grounds to a high aesthetic level throughout Sonora Resort. Main tasks include watering, weeding, raking, lawn care, tending to a conservatory of tropical plants and working on small landscaping projects. They will provide clientele with a superior resort experience by ensuring the resort grounds are in excellent condition and upholding Sonora’s service standards in all guest interactions.

• Demonstrate desired service behaviors in accordance with Relais and Chateaux expectations.
• Follow watering schedule for hanging baskets, potted plants, garden beds and shrubs.
• Maintain soil and plants: rake, remove debris and weeds, replace plants as directed.
• Trim hedges and trees as required.
• Weeding Sonora’s garden beds, prioritizing high guest traffic or high visibility areas.
• Maintain roads and pathways; rake and smooth ditches, cover border areas with topsoil, plant and maintain grass where appropriate.
• Maintain conservatory plants under the direction of the Head Gardener, ensuring this guest area is clean, organized and ready for guest use.
• Assist with floral arrangement for resort use as…