Seasonal Horticulturists and Team Leads

As the National Cemetery of Canada, our every-day is dedicated to delivering high-quality service to honor our ancestors and set a precedent for future generations; we are Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services. Located on Beechwood Avenue in Ottawa, we operate on a not-for-profit basis and provide funeral, cemetery, and cremation services. Employees of Beechwood take pride in the long-standing, trusting relationship we have with our surrounding communities.

We are looking for Seasonal Horticulturalists to join our team. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Beechwood is guided by the following core values in its relations with families, partners, stakeholders, and employees.

• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Service Excellence
• Dignity and Respect
• Empathy, Sensitivity and Compassion
• Open, Honest and Transparent Communication

As part of our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please email  We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.

Seasonal Horticulturalists maintain Beechwood cemetery’s gardens and surrounding grounds. This work includes preparing soil, planting and transplanting (bulbs, perennials, annuals, and shrubs), and maintaining (weeding, edging, cultivating, irrigating and pruning) the overall look of our cemetery. Seasonal Horticulturalists may also operate power and manual equipment and/or tools such as gators, golf carts, mowers, trimmers and any other types of equipment/tools. They must work well individually and as part of a team.

Team Leads are additionally responsible for training, supervising, and leading teams of up to 8 employees. Team Leads also resolve minor conflicts or issues that may arise within their team and report regularly to the Chief Horticulturist. Team Leads must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

Do you take pride in ensuring a high quality of workmanship and attention to detail? Do you enjoy working outdoors, improving and maintaining the natural beauty of memorial and scared spaces?

• Use of personal protective equipment is necessary.
• Regular exposure to conditions including heat, humidity, noise, dust, and frequent temperature changes.
• Regular physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting, and other physically demanding conditions.
• Performance of strenuous physical labour, including lifting heavy objects (up to 13 kilograms)
• Occasional overtime.

Competitive applications will include education or experience in programs or roles relating to horticulture, landscaping, agronomy, or arboriculture.

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving abstract.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work individually as well as part of a team
• Demonstrated time management skills

Seasonal Horticulturalists’ base wage ranges from $20.50/hour to $22.50/hour depending on level of experience. Horticulturalist Team Leads’ hourly rate is $26.50/hour. Vacation pay and other additional compensation is paid according to statutory requirements.

Seasonal Horticulturalists regularly work 40-hour weeks; usually Monday to Friday, but occasionally weekend shifts are required. Extended shifts may also occasionally be required and compensated according to overtime regulations.

Seasonal employment may start as early as April 6, 2026 and end as late as November 13, 2026. Specific start and end dates will be negotiated with selected individual with an offer of employment. Some shorter term contracts are available for university and high school students.

Beechwood may use AI during the recruitment process for this position to aid in initial screening and assessment of applications.

As part of our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please email  We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.