Updated: February 25, 2024
Employment at the Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens provides a wonderful opportunity to work in a beautiful environment and it is rewarding to be part of the team that presents a world class facility to visitors from around the world.
We have openings in the 2024 season for adult positions and student/youth summer positions. Each position listed has a link to further details on the position and information on how to apply.
Positions will be open only until filled, so apply soon!
Maintenance Person – potential for full or part time
The Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens Society is offering a unique employment opportunity for a Maintenance Person interested in working within our internationally renowned facility. The Historic Gardens, in addition to our award-winning gardens, maintains two registered heritage properties, a reconstruction of 17th century thatched Acadian house and a variety of other built assets. The Maintenance Person is committed to maintaining our facilities, infrastructure and equipment for the safety and enjoyment of the Historic Gardens by visitors, tenants, volunteers, and staff.
Further details: Maintenance Person Position Overview
Gardener – seasonal full time
The Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens is home to a wide selection of unique, rare, and historic plants relevant to the horticultural heritage of Nova Scotia. The plants are arranged within carefully manicured landscape designs, all of which require their own specific degree of attention and care.
Working under the overall supervision of the Horticultural Manager, gardeners are responsible for all aspects of garden maintenance. As a member of the team, you will work with the gardens crew, or independently on occasion, to perform a wide range of gardening tasks meant to uphold the gardens to its expected standard of ornamental excellence.
Further details: Gardener Position Overview
Visitor Services Students/Youth – various 9-14 week summer positions
We are looking for students and youth with great people skills who would like to join our team, working in the many aspects of visitor services. Various positions available, ranging from 9-14 weeks. The earliest positions will start in mid May. Age requirement 15-30 years old.
Further details: Join our Team – Student/Youth Positions
Student/Youth Gardener – 8 week summer position
If you an an energetic youth who likes to work outside, we have a position for a youth gardener/mower. This is an 8 week position. Age requirement 15-30 years old.
Further details: Join our Team – Student/Youth Positions
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