Landscape Manager

About the role

The Landscape Manager will oversee daily operations of all grounds activities on our private island reserve, ensuring that all landscape assets are maintained using organic practices. This role combines hands‑on field work with coordination of contractors, arborists, and internal staff to keep the island’s trees, turf, meadows and woodlands healthy and guest‑ready.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and supervise crews performing planting, pruning, fertilising, watering and invasive‑weed eradication.
• Create and maintain accurate reports of maintenance activities and produce documents in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Coordinate with landscape architects, irrigation specialists, and other contractors to follow original plans and specifications.
• Prepare the campus each day for guest arrival, ensuring safety and aesthetic standards.
• Communicate regularly with OC personnel via phone, email or in‑person.

Required profile

• Fluent English (verbal and written); additional language is a plus.
• High School diploma or GED; at least 18 years of age and in good health.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant field experience in organic grounds maintenance or landscape management.
• Knowledge of tree care, native plant establishment, invasive‑weed identification and organic control methods.
• Proven project‑management abilities and experience leading diverse teams.
• Comfortable interacting with guests, staff, and contractors in a positive manner.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel

What we offer

• Staff accommodation on the private island reserve.
• Opportunity to work in a unique, environmentally focused setting.