Horticulture jobs in Canada

Job Details:
Temporary Full Time (CUPE 136T)

Posting Status:
Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants.

Duration:
One contract lasting up to eight months, commencing in March and ending in November.

Closing Date:
Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 pm on January 13, 2025.

Internal secondment applications are welcome. Please note, however, that members of management will not be considered for secondments into bargaining unit positions.

This position reports to the Supervisor, Horticulture and Plant Production and is a working Leadhand role that assists the Supervisor and Horticulture Leadhand in the planning and scheduling of all resources necessary to carry out parks horticulture and contracted services programs.

• Coordinates, executes and provides input to horticulture programs, services and/or processes. Delegates work assignments to staff and students ensuring appropriate scheduling and quality control.
• Ensures work is performed efficiently and effectively in accordance with Town or department maintenance standards/specifications, and other legislative requirements (e.g.: Labour and Health and Safety Regulations, Traffic Control, etc.)
• Monitors performance including initiating corrective action and/or progressive discipline when required.
• Liaises closely with Supervisor and/or Manager to report progress, resolve issues, and refine planning.
• Responds and investigates public inquiries, by-law issues and initiates work orders as appropriate.
• Oversees allocation of resources (employee hours etc.).
• Accurately maintains daily records for the purpose of tracking, reporting and documenting of maintenance activities and adjusts maintenance schedules as necessary.
• Interprets as appropriate planting plans and designs for landscape maintenance and installation of new developments.
• Ensures all equipment is operated competently, safely and maintained in a good operating condition ensuring proper and timely documentation for repair of defective equipment (including circle checks of all assigned rolling stock).
• Keeps current with ongoing technical, cultural and procedural improvements in horticulture.
• Trains and guides staff, students, part-time staff and volunteers involved in activities.
• Supports information dissemination, training and communication for horticulture activities.
• Liaises with, and oversees the work of contractors and other service providers.
• Analyzes information, data, progress etc. and looks for means of improving horticulture program/activity performance.
• Represents the Corporation and Department in a professional, courteous and respectful manner in all dealings with the public, other groups, and associations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Diploma in Landscape Design, Horticulture or related area and/or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• 1-2 years of related parks horticultural experience; horticulture related equipment operation as well as turf or grounds maintenance including fertilizing, soil amendments IPM, and/or pesticide application;
• A valid Ontario Ministry of Environment Landscape, Forestry & Industrial Vegetation Exterminator License is also required. Certifications in Forklift operation, 0-8 tons crane operation and load securement are desirable;
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite and GIS mapping is desirable;
• Proven experience in directing and assigning work to others, including training and monitoring work performance;
• Demonstrated effective communication, both oral and written, customer service and problem solving skills;
• Proficient time management skills and flexibility in adjusting between a variety of duties. Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team;
• Must possess an understanding of the Highway Traffic Act and knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Must hold and provide a copy of a valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver’s License Class DZ minimum (standard and automatic transmission) with a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour. Note: Applicants with 6 or more points are ineligible for consideration. The successful applicant will be required to provide the Corporation with a current drivers abstract (no older than 30 days) prior to assuming the position.

DATED: December 13, 2024

This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. The minimum threshold score for the interview is 75%.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.