Horticultural Watering Attendant at Corporation of Delta

Horticultural Watering Attendant
Delta, British Columbia, Canada

Location: Works Yard
Employment group: CUPE Local 454
Hours of Work: 40 Hour Work Week
Job ID: 26-07 EX

One of the sunniest regions in BC’s Lower Mainland, Delta embraces three unique communities – Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen. The City of Delta is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and share in our commitment to lead the way in public service excellence.

Temporary Full-Time Seasonal Opportunities Available

The City of Delta is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our Parks Operations team, serving the three communities of Ladner, North Delta, and Tsawwassen. If you have a passion for horticulture and/or arboriculture, we offer exciting opportunities and challenges in a dynamic work environment.

We are looking for reliable, self-motivated, and adaptable team players who are willing to work flexible shifts and operate the City’s watering truck. In this role, you will be responsible for safely operating the watering truck, watering garden beds, hanging baskets and city trees. The position requires the ability to work independently and efficiently, with minimal supervision. Your duties will include both manual and semi-skilled tasks, with occasional assistance in the maintenance of landscaped and horticultural areas when necessary.

The position demands good physical fitness and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Strong customer service skills are essential, as you will be expected to communicate professionally, tactfully, and diplomatically with the public.

Qualifications:

• A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence with a clean driving record is required. Familiarity with driving pickup trucks or larger vehicles is essential, and towing experience is an asset.
• Candidates must submit a current Driver’s Abstract, showing five years of driving history, along with their application. Applications submitted without this document will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.
• Preference will be given to candidates with training or courses related to horticulture or arboriculture.

The successful candidate must be available to work a non-standard work schedule, including early mornings (starting at 4:00 am) and weekends. Work hours may be adjusted based on seasonal and operational needs.

The City of Delta provides a competitive salary of $30.41 to $32.93 (2024 Rate), depending on the position awarded. Temporary full-time employees become eligible for extended health, dental, and life insurance coverage after six months of continuous employment.

Applications will be reviewed, and hiring may occur throughout the posting period.

At the City of Delta, we are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that is representative of our community, providing equal opportunity and fostering an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized, valued and celebrated.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those under consideration will be contacted.
Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets must be submitted with your application.
Preferred candidates will be required to submit a Police Information Check.