Responsibilities include:
• Act as a crew leader for green space zone
• Perform maintenance of outdoor open space, of all parks, boulevards, cemeteries, and other City property
• Perform general labourer duties in a horticulture/landscaping environment
• Winter duties will include snow removal, ice maintenance and outdoor maintenance of open space
You Bring:
• High School Diploma or GED
• LHAP (Landscape Horticulturist Apprenticeship Program) certification or equivalent
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence required
• Level One Swimming Pool Operators Certificate would be an asset
• Playground Safety Inspection course would be an asset
• Minimum 2 years' horticultural experience
• Proven leadership skills
• Strong problem solving, decision making and conflict resolution skills
• Strong communication, relationship building and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrating tact and diplomacy in order to establish strong and successful working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Effective public relations skills to tactfully interact with the public
• Ability to perform heavy manual work in all types of weather
We Offer:
Along with a competitive compensation program and City paid health and dental premiums, our employees also enjoy:
• Excellent health, dental, paramedical, and benefits plan
• First-in-class pension plan
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts, annual adult Genesis Place pass, social events, and health & wellness initiatives
