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Job Description
- Diploma in Horticulture or a related field or a Landscape Gardener Certificate or Landscape Horticulturist Apprenticeship
- Standard First Aid Level C with AED training
- 5 years of practical work experience in municipal maintenance operations or other landscaping or horticultural operations
- Knowledge of horticultural equipment operations and possesses technical skills
- Must have completed Chainsaw Training coursework or Have the ability to complete this upon appointment
- Ability to complete the trailer training
Assets:
- Knowledge of Horticultural equipment operations
- Experience with Hard and Soft Landscaping
- Landscape Design Experience
- Proven knowledge of Horticultural Best Management Practices
- Experience in plant identification
Skills required for success:
- Excellent verbal and writing skills
- Proven project management skills
- Proven collaborative skills
- Ability to direct and provide guidance to staff
- Ability to assist with training and competency development
- Strong problem-solving and creative thinking skills to balance aesthetic appeal with budget and operational restrictions
- Ability to provide technical expertise and make assessments balancing best practices with available resources
- Adaptability to a fluid workload and varying reporting structures
- Current knowledge of industry standard tools and techniques
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion
Conditions of Employment:
- Successful candidates will be fit for a respirator and compliance with the City of Edmontons Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment including medical monitoring is a requirement of this position
- Compliance with the City of Edmontons safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as wearing steel toed boots is a requirement for this position
- Ability to perform heavy effort physical tasks including lifting up to 100 lbs
- Work may involve exposure to extreme temperatures (hot cold) precipitation (rain snow) brightness/darkness vibrations and heights
- Potential exposure to chemicals mechanical/electrical hazards animals and poor air quality/wildfire smoke
- May involve working alone
- Valid Alberta Class 5 drivers licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Drivers permit is a requirement of this position
Work Environment:
- This position operates primarily outdoors in various weather conditions demanding physical stamina and resilience. You will be exposed to a range of environmental factors including extreme temperatures precipitation and potential hazards associated with outdoor work. The work is dynamic and challenging requiring a balance of hands-on work training and operational recommendations. You will work closely with other horticultural staff leaders and potentially external vendors and the public
Work Environment:
- This position operates primarily outdoors in various weather conditions demanding physical stamina and resilience. You will be exposed to a range of environmental factors including extreme temperatures precipitation and potential hazards associated with outdoor work. The work is dynamic and challenging requiring a balance of hands-on work training and operational recommendations. You will work closely with other horticultural staff leaders and potentially external vendors and the public
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills experiences and competencies and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation please contact . Learn more about our benefits Permanent and up to 4 temporary full-time positions for up to 11 months available
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week.
Salary Range: $32.677 - $35.819 (Hourly); $70106.690 - $76846.750 (Annually)
Talent Acquisition Consultant: AM/VH
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
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Are you a passionate and experienced horticulturist looking to make a significant impact on the beauty and vibrancy of Edmontons green spaces The City of Edmontons Parks and Roads Services is seeking dedicated Gardeners to join our Open Space Operations Horticulture team. This role is pivotal in maintaining and enhancing our citys diverse landscapes from intricate flower beds to expansive shrub areas and requires a blend of technical expertise leadership and a commitment to best practices in horticulture.
As a Gardener (Horticulture) you will act as a key technical and practical trainer and advisor within our Horticulture teams reporting to the Crew Leader and Team Leader. You will be instrumental in providing enhanced and custom horticultural services incorporating industry best practices into our maintenance programs throughout the year. This position involves significant field work where you will mentor seasonal laborer staff on maintenance techniques and horticultural knowledge. Your role will involve balancing direct supervision mentorship training and consultative work ensuring our landscapes are both aesthetically pleasing and operationally functional.
What will you do
- Provide field-level instruction and training to maintenance crews demonstrating operational best management through day-to-day involvement
- Offer backfill coverage for crew leaders during absences or vacations
- Work alongside crews sharing expertise and teaching efficient and effective maintenance techniques
- Perform general garden and site maintenance ensuring appropriate techniques and strategies are utilized
- Advise on and teach specialized horticultural subjects including planting and maintaining plant materials Integrated Pest Management pruning and vegetation control
- Operate and maintain specialized tools and equipment and provide competency testing and training on small mechanical equipment
- Lead in deciding operational best management approaches for a variety of horticultural sites
- Provide direction and advice to Crew Leaders and Supervisors on labour equipment and material needs for horticultural tasks
- Conduct site assessments and provide recommendations for remedial action to ensure functional and aesthetically pleasing landscapes
- Recommend updates to equipment to increase the efficacy and efficiency of current procedures
- Assist with seasonal planning of shrub replacements annual flower designs and other horticultural processes
- Research new tools and techniques and make recommendations for standard operating procedures and hazard assessments
- Investigate alternative maintenance strategies and industry best practices
- Provide recommendations on renovating horticultural landscapes throughout the City including rationale and methodology
- Other duties as required
Employment Type
Full Time
