Landscape and Habitat Technician - Winnipeg, Canada - FortWhyte Alive

FortWhyte Alive

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Winnipeg, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Employment Opportunity - Landscape and Habitat Technician (Spring, Summer and Fall Seasons)

Do you have a passion for nature and enjoy working outdoors no matter the season? If so, FortWhyte Alive is looking for an experienced individual to join our Facilities and Site Operations team as a Landscape and Habitat Technician.

What you will do

In this role, you will be responsible for building and grounds maintenance as well as having the opportunity to be involved in various enhancement projects throughout our green (and white) space.

While not a complete list of all the duties you will be responsible for, several include the following:

- enhancing the visitor experience of our many nature trails through daily grooming and regular upkeep, (weed control, grass cutting, removal and control of invasive flora species, snow clearance);
- repairing docks, floating boardwalks, other repairs as necessary;
- assisting the Gardening Team with cultivation, planting, pruning and removal of plant materials;
- watershed management; cleaning ditches, culverts, clearing cattails and waterfront willow, regulating water circulation pumps;
- end of season(s) change over activities; hauling out boats, storing equipment and amenities, making preparations for the upcoming season.

What you will offer
- experience in grounds keeping, building maintenance activities, use of hand tools and vehicle operation (tractors etc.);
- ability to work a regular schedule Wednesday through Sunday (40 hrs/week);
- ability to perform various physical activities;
- ability to work with mínimal supervision;
- valid class 5 license and provide own transportation.

Fort_Whyte Alive is located on Treaty 1 Territory, on the traditional _lands_ of the Anishinaabe, Ininew (Cree), Oji-Cree, Dene, and Dakota peo_ples, as well as the National Homeland of the Red River Métis._