Gardener jobs in Toronto, ON 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 Toronto.
- 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
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Open gardener positions in Toronto
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Register as a GardenerAbout gardener jobs in Toronto
Working as a gardener in Toronto, ON means joining a private household. The gardener maintains lawns, beds, hedges and outdoor spaces so a property looks cared for in every season, and families across Greater Toronto Area (GTA) hire for this role all year round.
Toronto is known for banking, technology, film production, and life sciences, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as RBC, TD Bank, Scotiabank, Shopify, Google Canada, and Sunnybrook Health Sciences. Toronto adds more tech jobs each year than any other city in North America apart from the San Francisco Bay Area.
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 Toronto
Household incomes in Toronto are shaped by an average local salary of around C$78,000, 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 Toronto?
The local job market is growing at 4.4% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Toronto.
Toronto is often described as “Canada's Financial and Tech Capital”, 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 Toronto 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 Toronto, ON?
Gardener jobs in Toronto, ON 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 Toronto?
Most positions are live-out. Most gardener roles in Toronto 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 Toronto on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Toronto 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.