The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2023. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence accessibilityHR@saanich.ca. We thank all applicants for applying.
Requirements include: Grade 12 or equivalent; one accredited course related to the work common to the Parks Division from a recognized post-secondary institution; six months recent previous experience in the works of a Parks Division; B.C. Pesticide Applicator’s Certificate; valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s Licence and a satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector check (PIC-VS). Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Applicants must have a B.C. Pesticide Applicator’s Certificate for this position, in either the Landscape category or the Industrial Vegetation and Noxious Weed category.
The successful candidates will work varying shifts Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. depending on operational needs.
As a component of the selection process, testing will be conducted.
These are C.U.P.E. Local 2011 positions with a wage of $32.79 per hour plus 15% in lieu of benefits (equivalent to $37.70 per hour). Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply by 11:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, quoting competition 24104 to: Human Resources, District of Saanich, 770 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8X 2W7. Only those under consideration will be contacted.
