Trades II – Gardener
City of Vancouver’s Board of Parks and Recreation Department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Trades II. City of Vancouver’s Board of Parks and Recreation Department manages parks, recreational facilities, and community centers. It provides sports, fitness activities, cultural events, and environmental education programs. By promoting healthy lifestyles and sustainability, the department ensures vibrant, accessible public spaces, enhancing community well-being across Vancouver. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Vancouver
Department: Board of Parks and Recreation
Position: Trades II – Gardener
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $45.59 hourly
Employment Type: Temporary/Full Time
Unit: 1400
Affiliation:Â CUPE 1004 Parks
Location: 453 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4, Canada
Requisition ID:Â 41431
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education:Â Candidates should have completion of Completion of Grade 12
Experience: Candidates should have considerable experience in the relevant field
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should have the ability to read, understand, and work from Landscape Drawings
- The candidates should have the ability to direct, supervise, and participate in the activities of one or more assistants
- The candidates should be able to perform heavy manual tasks throughout the year
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have completed a recognized apprenticeship in Horticulture, with considerable experience in gardening and some experience in laying out areas for track and field sports
- The candidates should hold a valid Pesticide Applicator License, as required for some positions and completed a Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal
- The candidates should have thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in horticultural work
- The candidates should have considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and practices used in maintaining turf sports areas and considerable knowledge of plant material and tree care
- The candidates should have sound knowledge of departmental functions and operations as applied to the work performed
- The candidates should have the ability to cope with a wide variety of problems involved in the maintenance and supervision of ornamental park and sports areas
- The candidates should have skill in laying out horticultural displays such as carpet bedding, subtropical displays, and other designed horticultural features and skill in the use and care of gardening tools and equipment
- The candidates should have knowledge and ability to manage the Integrated Pest Management program as applied to the landscape area under their care and possess basic mathematical and computer skills
Responsibilities:
- The candidate should be able to coordinate and perform a variety of skilled horticulture work in propagating, planting, spraying, pruning, cultivating, fertilizing, and renovating floral displays, shrub beds, and lawns in a variety of horticultural and landscape settings
- The candidate should be able to plant, prune, and care for trees; care for formal lawns, sports fields, and recreational lawn areas
- The candidate should be able to answer a variety of horticultural and recreational questions from the public
- The candidate should be able to supervise and participate in the work of one or more assistants engaged in parks horticultural and maintenance tasks
- The candidate should be able to prepare estimations; order materials, tools, and equipment while coordinating with suppliers and other City departments
- The candidate should be able to maintain routine records related to the work and perform related work and provide comments on detailed Landscape Drawings
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.
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