Landscaper​/Labourer- Seasonal

• Spring to Fall - approximately 16 weeks, generally starting in May/June.
• After Labour Day until at least Thanksgiving with potential extension.

Location: Prospect Cemetery

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, day shift

Hiring Range: $18.81

Mount Pleasant Group (MPG) is a not-for-profit organization that has been dedicated to serving families in the Greater Toronto Area since 1826. MPG comprises of two affiliated entities: the Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries (MPGC) and Canadian Memorial Services (CMS). Together, they deliver comprehensive death care services with compassion and professionalism. MPGC owns and operates ten cemeteries and four crematoriums across the GTA, while CMS provides funeral services at nine locations, including funeral centres within MPGC cemeteries and standalone facilities known as The Simple Alternative.

As a trusted community partner and environmental steward, MPG is committed to innovation, leveraging new trends and advancements in technology while upholding our long-standing values. Our team takes pride in the meaningful work we do every day, helping families navigate life's most challenging moments with care and respect.

Our Vision: A world where dignified, inclusive, innovative and trustworthy death-related planning and care are accessible to everyone.

Our Mission: MPG will serve the diverse clients and communities of yesterday, today and tomorrow with excellence and compassion to meet all their death care needs.

At Mount Pleasant Group, we believe our strength lies in the passion and diversity of our people, and we deeply value the unique skills, perspectives, and experiences each individual brings to our team. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to be their authentic selves. By embracing inclusivity, we aim to build a workforce that collaborates meaningfully and reflects the richly diverse communities we are privileged to serve.

We encourage individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including those from underrepresented groups, to apply and join us in advancing our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Do you enjoy being outdoors and don’t mind getting your hands dirty? Do you take pride in your work and is it important to you that the work you do makes a difference in people's lives? We are looking for customer service-oriented, enthusiastic individuals to join our Property Services team.

As part of our partnership with the GROW Program for New Workers initiative, we encourage applicants for our seasonal landscaping positions to take advantage of this valuable program. GROW provides foundational skills and safety training that support success in the landscaping industry. We’re proud to support this initiative and promote opportunities for new workers to build confidence and capability in their roles.

• Conduct spring and fall cleanup, including:
• Raking and collecting leaves.
• Mulching leaves to enhance soil health.
• Removing litter and emptying trash receptacles.
• Collecting and disposing of fallen branches and other natural debris.
• Support in weather-related cleanup (e.g., post-storm debris removal, maintaining clear pathways for accessibility)

• Respectfully remove seasonal decorations, wreaths, and prohibited items in accordance with cemetery regulations.
• Ensure careful handling, sorting, and appropriate disposal of removed items, preserving any permitted memorials.
• Assist visitors with inquiries related to decoration policies in a courteous and professional manner.

• Operate various mowing equipment, including:
• Riding mowers for large areas.
• Push and self-propelled mowers for tighter spaces.
• Nylon string trimmers for edging and hard-to-reach areas.
• Use leaf blowers and hand rakes to maintain clean and well-groomed grounds.
• Apply grass seed and fertilizer where needed to encourage healthy turf growth.
• Monitor turf health and report any concerns (e.g., pests, disease, overgrowth) to supervisors.
• Perform minor irrigation tasks, such as…