Seasonal Gardener - Dartmouth, Canada - Halifax Regional Municipality

Halifax Regional Municipality

Verified Company

Dartmouth, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Job Posting

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares, plants, and maintains flower, shrub, and group plantings.
General Greenhouse duties may be required to assist in propagating and maintaining a wide range of plant material.
Required to provide general care, maintenance and safe operation of assigned equipment and tools including the operation and general care of gardening vehicles as required.
Performs all the general duties of a labourer as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Grade 12 education or equivalent.
Experience (in an employment setting) in general horticulture, gardening, and labour duties including the use of small equipment such as gaspowered whips, lawn mowers, tillers, rakes, shovels, paint brushes etc.
Experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping facility maintenance or landscape construction and operations.
Current and valid Nova Scotia driver's license (minimum Class 5).
A degree or diploma in Landscape Horticulture is considered an asset.

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities

Current CPR, First Aid, and WHMIS or willingness to obtain.
Must be willing to accept occupational related training.
Must be familiar with Occupational Health & Safety practices.
Must have a good attendance and work record.
Ability to work with others and be part of a team environment.

Security Clearance Requirements:
Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

COMPETENCIES:
Communication, Customer Service, Organization & Planning, Teamwork & Cooperation, Valuing Diversity

WORK STATUS:
Seasonal, May to October

HOURS OF WORK:40 hours per week with no opportunity for overtime. Regular schedules are Monday - Friday _or_ _Wednesday - Sunday and either 7:00 am - 3:00 pm. However, some variation to these shifts may be required. Applicants must be available to work all of the shifts listed.

SALARY:
$20.30 hour + 4% vacation pay as per the CUPE Local 108 Collective Agreement (successful applicants must pay union dues)

WORK LOCATION:5711 Sackville Street, Halifax _or_ _62 Caledonia Road, Dartmouth

CLOSING DATE:
Applications will be received up to
11:59 pm on Friday, March 1, 2024.

Please note:
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation.

Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.