Gardener 2
City of Toronto’s Division of Parks, Forestry, and Recreation is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Gardener 2. City of Toronto’s Division of Parks, Forestry, and Recreation is dedicated to enriching the lives of residents through green spaces and recreational programs. It manages parks, trees, and recreational facilities, providing opportunities for leisure and fitness. Through community engagement and sustainable practices, it fosters a vibrant and inclusive city, promoting well-being and quality of life for all Toronto residents. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Toronto
Division: Parks, Forestry and Recreation
Section: PFR Parks
Position: Gardener 2
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $30.81 hourly
Employment Type: Full Time/Seasonal
Job Category: Parks and Natural Resources
Affiliation: L416 Outside
Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
Shift: Weekends, and Overtime (40 Hours per week)
Job ID: 43407
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have Diploma or certificate in horticulture or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience: Candidates should have considerable experience as a practicing gardener
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be physically capable of performing required duties
- The candidates should have the ability to deal courteously with the public
- The candidates should be capable of working in all weather conditions
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License and must qualify for the City’s equipment operating permits and requirements
- The candidates should have possession of or the ability to obtain within 6 months an Ontario Landscape Exterminator’s License
- The candidates should be capable of acquiring a Structural Greenhouse/Interior Plant Exterminator Licence if necessary
- The candidates should have a good knowledge of plant materials and the ability to propagate and grow a wide variety of plants for the beautification of park areas
- The candidates should demonstrate the ability to arrange, plant, and maintain annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees according to the best horticultural methods to achieve an attractive appearance
- The candidates should be able to identify insect pests, diseases, and weeds and treat them in the most effective manner
- The candidates should possess the ability to make the most effective use of fertilizers and have an understanding of the water requirements of plants
- The candidates must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the regulations that apply to this work
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to prepare flower beds, by hand digging or rototilling and raking, for planting; prepare plants and maintain flower beds, horticultural displays, and plants in greenhouses
- The candidates should be able to maintain plant materials in a park area in a neat and orderly manner and participate in the design, preparation, planting, and maintenance of horticultural displays, turf grass areas, indoor and natural area plantings, and landscapes including all aspects of Plant Health Care inclusive of I.P.M. and pesticide use
- The candidates should be able to prepare various growing media prior to planting; gather, clean, and store propagules; plant and transplant as required and determine and maintain the correct growing environment
- The candidates should be able to inspect plants, flowers, shrubs, and trees and report damage, insect infestation, or disease and prepare chemicals for spraying and spray flowers, shrubs
- The candidates should be able to perform park maintenance such as litter control, winter duties such as snow removal by hand and/or with equipment, ice removal, and washroom cleaning and load materials, plants, etc. and deliver, as required, to various locations
- The candidates should be able to operate various types of motor vehicles and mechanized grounds, garden, and turf maintenance equipment and respond to horticultural questions from the public
- The candidates should be able to perform landscaping functions such as sodding and constructing retaining walls and direct other staff
- The candidates should be able to keep equipment and tools clean and in good working order
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!