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Brampton - Canada

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Not Disclosed

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Job Description

JOB TITLE: Pesticide Specialist 6Month Contract)

DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY SERVICES
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 2
JOB STATUS & DURATION: Temporary 6months
HOURS OF WORK: 40 hour workweek / variable hours
LOCATION: NORTON PLACE PARK COMMUNITY
HOURLY RATE: $33.28 per hour
JOB TYPE: Union
POSTING DATE: December 9 2024
CLOSING DATE: July 1 2025

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Supervisor Horticulture assists in the administration of the contracted spray program and uses various means to control insects diseases weeds and rodents in parks and on turf trees and shrubs.

Assists with the administration of the contracted spray program; informs contractors of areas to be sprayed oversees work performed; contributes to specifications and variances in conjunction with Foreperson.
Schedules City staff to monitor contracted sprays and to post warning signs; records and verifies hours worked.
Performs Pest Management i.e. insect and disease control for trees and shrubs turf control and parkland rodent control.
Acts on public complaints recommendations from supervisory and other parks staff.
Inspects site determines ownership recommends selects and implements application/control methods and equipment. Informs initiator of followup action.
Trains employees in safe effective use of pesticides; prepares course materials schedules classes; conducts sessions.
Fertilizes trees and maintains list of trees requiring fertilizing calculates rates and amounts to apply operates sprayer mixes and injects fertilizer.
Maintains uptodate knowledge of pest management developments and recommends changes in policies procedures or products/equipment.
Participates in Chemical Review Committee; provides input regarding chemicalrelated legislation recommendations etc.
Assists in the coordination of pesticide projects: maintains adequate inventory of pesticides and distributes to staff; schedules projects and estimates requirements for upcoming season. Coordinates pesticide exposure testing for staff.
Performs snow removal and maintenance; plows salts and sands walkways parking lots etc.
Performs additional similar and related duties as assigned.

SELECTION CRITERIA:


EDUCATION:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

Over two 2 years and up to four 4 years experience in an urban forestry or horticulture environment

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

Landscape Exterminator Licence from the Ministry of Environment
Industrial Vegetation Exterminator Licence for pesticides from the Ministry of Environment
A valid nonprobationary Ontario class DZ licence
Knowledge of common plant diseases pests and agricultural chemicals.
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service
Ability to work independently or as part of a team


**Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton.

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience please apply online by clicking the button above by July 1 2025 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

As part of the application process applicants will be invited to complete a selfidentification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey please select prefer not to answer as a response to each question. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity equity and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

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