Requirements include a degree or diploma in a field related to Horticulture from a recognized post-secondary institution; or Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate in Horticulture and completion of other courses/training related to the position, supplemented by extensive, comprehensive experience in horticulture, including turf maintenance and greenhouse/nursery operations. This should be supplemented by five years of progressive experience in Horticulture; experience in project management, budgeting, cost estimating and scheduling; supervisory skills training and a minimum of one year supervisory experience in Horticulture; possession of a valid BC Pesticide Applicator Certificate and possession of a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and a personal vehicle available for use as and when required. The succesful applicant will work Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the Summer and 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the Winter.
This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $44.21per hour and an excellent benefits package. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply by 11:45 p.m. on THURSDAY, March 3, 2022 quoting competition 22054 to: Human Resources, District of Saanich, 770 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8X 2W7. As a component of the selection process, testing will be conducted. We thank all applicants for applying. Only those under consideration will be contacted.
