Gardener jobs in Calgary, AB typically pay C$22–C$37 an hour (about C$3,800–C$6,400 a month full time). Most positions are live-out, with a usual schedule of weekly visits or full-time on estates. Employers ask for horticulture experience and a police information check (with a vulnerable sector check for roles with children or seniors). Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Calgary.
- Typical pay
- C$22–C$37
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- C$3,800–C$6,400
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Rare
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Weekly visits or full-time on estates
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open gardener positions in Calgary
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Register as a GardenerAbout gardener jobs in Calgary
Gardener jobs in Calgary, AB are household positions: a gardener maintains lawns, beds, hedges and outdoor spaces so a property looks cared for in every season. Families hiring in Calgary range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across Calgary Metropolitan Region.
Calgary is known for energy, corporate head offices, logistics, and energy technology, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Suncor Energy, Cenovus, Enbridge, TC Energy, Shell Canada, and Alberta Health Services. Calgary has the highest number of corporate head offices per capita in Canada and among the highest average salaries.
Main duties
- Mow, edge and feed lawns
- Prune hedges, shrubs and small trees
- Plant and care for seasonal beds
- Control weeds and pests responsibly
- Clear leaves and green waste
Gardener pay in Calgary
Household incomes in Calgary are shaped by an average local salary of around C$80,000, which is why gardener pay here sits above the Canada average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.
Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.
A day as a gardener
- 7:00Watering & irrigation check
- 9:00Mowing & edging
- 11:30Pruning & weeding
- 14:00Planting & feeding
- 16:00Clean-up & tools
Why work in Calgary?
The local job market is growing at 3.9% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Calgary.
Calgary is often described as “Canada's Energy Headquarters City”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Horticulture experience
- Safe use of power tools
- Knowledge of local plants and climate
- References
Working in Canada
- Right to work in Canada: Foreign caregivers may come through federal caregiver immigration programs or a work permit, which can require a Labour Market Impact Assessment and a specific employer.
- Checks: employers usually ask for a police information check (with a vulnerable sector check for roles with children or seniors), identity verification and reference checks.
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the provincial or territorial minimum wage.
- Contract: A signed employment contract should cover duties, hours, wages, overtime, accommodation if any, vacation and termination notice.
Live-in or live-out?
Most gardener roles in Calgary are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days. Ask whether travel time between homes, evenings or weekends are paid at a higher rate.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your gardener experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete Canada right-to-work and background checks.
- Interview & trial
Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.
- Contract & start
Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gardener earn in Calgary, AB?
Gardener jobs in Calgary, AB typically pay C$22–C$37 an hour (about C$3,800–C$6,400 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in gardener jobs in Calgary?
Most positions are live-out. Most gardener roles in Calgary are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.
What do I need to work as a gardener in Canada?
Employers ask for horticulture experience, safe use of power tools and a police information check (with a vulnerable sector check for roles with children or seniors). You must also have the right to work in Canada.
What does a gardener do day to day?
A gardener maintains lawns, beds, hedges and outdoor spaces so a property looks cared for in every season. Typical duties include mow, edge and feed lawns, prune hedges, shrubs and small trees, plant and care for seasonal beds.
How do I apply for gardener jobs in Calgary on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Calgary hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a gardener work?
A typical schedule is weekly visits or full-time on estates. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.