Landscape Technician

Full-Time; Permanent

Wage & Paygrade: $37.04/hr. (PG21) plus benefits

Date Posted: June 20 2025

Who we are

The Pacific National Exhibition is an iconic institution in BC famous for bringing generations of people together to celebrate and build memories. This 115-year-old non-profit organization has an annual operating budget of over $70 million dollars and generates revenue through four activity streams: the 15-day annual summer Fair which averages more than 700000 people annually Playland amusement park which welcomes 400000 guests annually including Fright Nights and a busy year-round portfolio of events including concerts trade shows and film cultural and community events. In total we bring over 2 million people through the site each year. The fourth activity stream is park care and facility maintenance. The PNE is proud of the work it does at Hastings Park and has a vibrant team that is passionate about events guest experience and delivering memorable experiences.

At the PNE we strive to create an environment that reflects our organizations core values: Enthusiasm Excellence and Evolution. With a focus on these core values we are committed to achieving our mission which is to Deliver Memorable Experiences for all who interact with the PNE whether it is our guests our employees or the community.

PNE Facilities & Maintenance is seeking a diligent and hard-working Landscaping Technician to support the Gardening & Grounds team. The Landscape Technician will report to the Maintenance Manager and will work under the direction of the Gardening & Grounds Foreperson providing experience in Civil Skilled Landscaping work and operational support with specific gardens & grounds maintenance repairs and new landscape installations.

The Landscaping Technician will support new ground projects construction tasks including irrigation installation and repair stone laying concrete repairs tree planting and new landscaping construction tasks. Additional seasonal preventative maintenance tasks and landscaping repairs proceed through the year and are assigned where applicable on and throughout all the PNE Grounds.

Why join our Team

• Exhilarating and fun-loving culture
• Flexible work environment
• Opportunity for free or discounted tickets to shows events sports games and much more
• Staff discounts for Playland The Fair and Fright Nights as well as all PNE Food Stands
• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity to create lasting memories and friendships!

What will you do this year

In your role as a Landscape Technician your primary accountabilities will be to:

• Complete repairs and maintenance to existing stonework on the grounds.
• Prepare surfaces and laying paving stones and or rock & stone masonry work.
• Running irrigation and supporting the implementation and service of Irrigation systems.
• Operating power tamper and manual tamper to install road base and other aggregates.
• Utility support work with machinery to dig holes for trees and posts along with trenches for irrigation drainage and garden construction.
• Operating trucks UTVs tractors loaders and aerial platforms forklifts loaders snowploughs and other heavy equipment in support of Parks and Grounds operations.
• Conducting grounds inspection rounds park cleanup and maintaining park look.
• Mixing pouring finishing basic concrete.
• Mowing edging and fertilizing lawns weeding and mulching landscape beds trimming small trees hedges and shrubs removing unwanted dead or damaged trees.
• Planting shrubs flowers and trees
• Pressure washing and cleaning exterior surfaces.
• Seasonal catch basin cleaning and maintenance.
• Setting up and moving parking blocks planters and landscaping fixtures.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Maintain effective relationships with supervisors employees and the public.
• Suggest improvements to cleaning process/equipment.
• Review and Follow Safety Documentation (Toolbox Talks FLHA SOGs Policies) to staff pertaining to Equipment Operations.
• Ensure crews are informed of and are wearing the appropriate PPE for tasks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What else

• Must have at least4 years of Grounds and Landscape Maintenance experience.
• Must have at least4 years of hands-on tools and Landscaping experience.
• Ability to operate a variety of tools and power tools safely and effectively.
• Post-Secondary training in Stonework Landscaping or Civil Grounds work is an asset.
• Must have a valid Class 5 BC Drivers License and provide an up-to-date Drivers Abstract confirming a clean driving record.
• Forklift experience and operators license and asset.
• Must be capable of manoeuvring heavy equipment on own or with assistance.
• Must be physically able to work in awkward positions.
• Must be a good communicator capable of reading and writing for the purposes of written or oral instructions timesheets and completing Limble Work Orders.
• Must be able to read write and speak English.
• Must be capable of working independently.
• Must be able to perform detail-oriented work accurately and effectively.

• Must have effective interpersonal skills including tact diplomacy and flexibility to work effectively with management staff contractors and the public.
• Work Schedule: Monday to Thursday 7:00AM 5:00 PM OR Tuesday to Friday 7:00AM 5:00 PM.
• Successful candidates must undergo a Criminal Record Check.

Who are you

• Organized
• Methodical
• Proactive
• Skillful communicator
• Critical thinker
• Committed to striving for excellence

Where and when to APPLY

Applications can be submitted via the PNE website at and will be accepted until the role is filled.

Preference will be given to candidates who submit their resume/cover letter before Sunday July 20. We look forward to hearing from you!

The PNE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse community we proudly serve. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour national or ethnic origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability or age. If you require any support or accommodations throughout any stage of the recruitment process please contact the People & Culture Department at .