Horticultural Attendant

The Parks and Recreation Department has an immediate opportunity for a skilled Horticultural Attendant who has a passion for horticulture and arboriculture. Your duties will include planting and maintaining perennials and annuals; cutting and maintaining lawns and grounds; assisting the Arboriculture team in planting, cultivating, pruning shrubs, trees and removing trees; assisting in the construction, renovation and maintenance of various landscaped and horticultural areas, and watering duties with a large water truck.

If you have the following characteristics and qualifications, we want to hear from you:

 Completion of Grade 12 (or equivalent), supplemented by the completion of a diploma in Horticulture, or a combination of related training and experience.

 The successful candidate must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

 The successful candidate must be able to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check.

 Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment used in the work.

 Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the work.

 Ability to follow the safety precautions required in the work.

 Ability to effectively perform tasks with minimal supervision.

 Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with crew members and other City departments.

 Ability to demonstrate and provide exceptional customer service skills.

 Ability to perform manual/physical labour and to work in all weather conditions.

 Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract.