Landscaping Companies Currently Hiring in Toronto

Landscaping companies currently hiring in Toronto

Sourced from Indeed Canada and employer career pages as of June 4, 2026.

What landscaping work is like in Toronto

The Toronto landscaping season runs from roughly early May through late October, with the busiest period between May and August when spring cleanups, sodding, and new installations peak. Work is physically demanding, most days involve lifting, bending, and operating equipment such as lawn mowers, leaf blowers, edgers, and occasionally skid steers. You'll be outdoors in all weather, which means hot summer days and cooler early-season mornings. Most companies start crews at 7am or 7:30am and work 10-hour days on busy weeks.

Turnover in this sector is real, companies that invest in proper equipment and fair scheduling tend to keep crews longer. If you're evaluating a company before accepting, ask about the condition of the trucks and equipment, whether you'll have a consistent crew lead, and whether overtime is paid out properly. Both the Ontario Employment Standards Act and the Canada Labour Code apply to most Toronto landscaping companies, so overtime after 44 hours per week must be paid at 1.5x.

What landscaping workers earn in Toronto

Entry-level landscaping labourers in Toronto typically start at $18–$22/hour, well above Ontario's general minimum wage of $17.60/hour as of October 2025. Experienced crew members who can operate equipment independently, mowers, aerators, or small excavators, generally earn $22–$27/hour. Irrigation technicians who install and service sprinkler systems are in higher demand and can earn $25–$32/hour depending on experience and certifications. Crew leads managing teams of 3–5 people typically earn $26–$32/hour at commercial landscaping companies.

Pay varies meaningfully between residential-focused companies (which often pay toward the lower end) and commercial contract companies that maintain corporate campuses, condo properties, and municipal green spaces (typically paying more with better equipment). Larger national firms like BrightView and Clintar tend to offer benefits, paid vacation, and year-end retention bonuses for crew members who complete the full season.

Do you need a licence to work in landscaping?

No formal licence is required to work as a landscaping labourer in Ontario. A valid G2 or G driver's licence is a significant asset because most crews drive to residential and commercial sites, many job postings list a clean driver's abstract as a requirement or strong preference. If you don't have a licence, focus your applications on companies that operate from a central yard and bus crews to sites.

Pesticide Application Licenses, specifically the Ontario Pesticide Applicator Licence, are required to apply fertilizers and pesticides, but these are typically held by supervisors, not labourers. Companies like Weed Man and TruGreen will train the right candidates for this certification on the job. WHMIS 2015 training (free online, under 2 hours) is expected at most commercial landscaping companies and is worth completing before applying. For more on entry-level outdoor and seasonal work in Toronto, see our summer jobs in Toronto guide.

How to apply for landscaping jobs in Toronto

Most Toronto landscaping companies post on Indeed Canada. Apply early in the season, March and April see the highest hiring activity as companies build their crews before the May start. For independent and smaller landscaping companies, calling directly and offering to come in for a quick chat is often more effective than an online application. Prepare to provide your driver's licence information and a clean abstract if requested. Browse all outdoor and labourer roles on CanuckHire.

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