Trades Ii - Gardener

City of Vancouver

Vancouver, BC, Canada
$48.61 ph; not specified; not specified
On-site
Skilled horticultural work
Care and development of assigned area
Supervise one or more staff
The Trades II Gardener will perform skilled horticultural work at the journeyman level in high profile park settings

Job Summary

  • The Trades II Gardener will perform skilled horticultural work at the journeyman level in high profile park settings.
  • This position will be responsible for the care and development of an assigned area(s) and will supervise one or more staff.
  • The City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Matching Summary

The Trades II Gardener will perform skilled horticultural work at the journeyman level in high profile park settings.

Salary

$48.61 per hour; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • skilled horticultural work
  • care and development of assigned area
  • supervise one or more staff
  • pruning, cultivating, fertilizing
  • turf sports areas maintenance
  • plant material and tree care
  • Integrated Pest Management program

Nice-to-have

  • City of Reconciliation commitment
  • outstanding quality of life
  • innovative, inclusive and engaging workplace
  • impartial and equitable access to services
  • upholding ethical governance
  • addressing the needs of citizens

Key Requirements

  • Completion of Grade 12
  • recognized apprenticeship in Horticulture
  • considerable experience in gardening
  • some experience in laying out areas for track and field sports
  • Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal preferred
  • valid Pesticide Applicator License
  • current and valid BC Driver’s License

Work Rights

Not specified

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