Seasonal Horticulture City of Sarnia
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* Please Note: This position is not with the County of Lambton. It is with our Community Partner the City of Sarnia. Application instructions are included in the posting. *
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Seasonal - Horticulture
Job Status:Full -time Seasonal
Division:Community Services
Department:Recreation and Parkland Services
Union:CUPE Local 2713
Salary:$24.02
Closing Date:May 24 2026
About the City of Sarnia
Located at the mouth of the St. Clair River on the shores of Lake Huron the community of Sarnia is known for its breathtaking waterfront pristine beaches and beautiful parks system. Situated on the American border just a short drive from London Ontario the community boasts a host of recreational opportunities state-of-the-art healthcare a vibrant cultural scene and excellent education paired with a high standard of living and mild climate.
Ranked one of the most affordable medium-sized cities in Ontario Sarnia with its 72000 residents is home to over 1000 acres of parkland and 40 km of trails in addition to 4 golf courses 16 art galleries 6 museums and 3 theatres across the County.
The Role
Seasonals work diligently through spring summer and fall providing exceptional service to our citys green spaces and sports fields while fostering positive interactions with the public. If youre enthusiastic about outdoor work and delivering excellent service we encourage you to apply to the positions below. Join us in enhancing the beauty and functionality of Sarnias parks and sports fields!
Horticulture
The horticulture seasonal position maintains garden beds planters and hanging baskets consisting of annuals and perennials across the city. Maintenance includes weeding planting watering mulching and rototilling. Other duties of this position include grass cutting/edging of garden beds and parks and greenhouse operations.
Vacancies: 1
Please note that the anticipated term of employment will be expected to run until November 8 2026.
Successful candidates will be expected to be available for the full duration of the employment term.
Additionally all seasonal employees must be available to attend mandatory training.
Candidate Requirements
- OSSD (or equivalent)
- Valid Class G Drivers License with an abstract acceptable to City guidelines
- Experience in landscaping horticulture greenhouse operations and other related work experience
Working Conditions
- Outdoors in all weather conditions
- Physical Labour
- Operating hand tools and small landscaping equipment mowers trimmers rototillers
Hours of Work
- 40 hours/week
- Shift work including weekdays weekends evenings and holidays
Why Work With Us
Its an opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment where your organizational skills attention to detail and professionalism will be highly valued.
For temporary employees the City offers competitive salaries access to our Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) and the option to enrol in the OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System) pension plan.
We are an inclusive and equitable Corporation that encourages applications from qualified individuals of all genders persons with disabilities members of visible minorities and Indigenous persons. Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the hiring process as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Information received relating to accommodation and diversity will be addressed confidentially.
Personal information is being collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used to determine the qualifications for employment with The Corporation of the City of Sarnia. Questions about this collection should be directed to the City Clerk 255 Christina St. N. Sarnia ON N7T 7N2 ext. 3366.
Please note this recruitment is for an existing vacancy.
