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    Seasonal - Leadhand - Horticulture - Oakville, Canada - Town of Oakville

    Town of Oakville
    Town of Oakville Oakville, Canada

    1 week ago

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    Full time
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    Job Responsibilities :
  • Coordinates, executes and provides input to horticulture programs, services and/or processes. Delegates work assignments to staff and students ensuring appropriate scheduling and quality control.
  • Ensures work is performed efficiently and effectively in accordance with Town or department maintenance standards/specifications, and other legislative requirements (e.g.: Labour and Health and Safety Regulations, Traffic Control, etc.)
  • Monitors performance including initiating corrective action and/or progressive discipline when required.
  • Liaises closely with Supervisor and/or Manager to report progress, resolve issues, and refine planning.
  • Responds and investigates public inquiries, by-law issues and initiates work orders as appropriate.
  • Oversees allocation of resources (employee hours etc.).
  • Accurately maintains daily records for the purpose of tracking, reporting and documenting of maintenance activities and adjusts maintenance schedules as necessary.
  • Interprets as appropriate planting plans and designs for landscape maintenance and installation of new developments.
  • Ensures all equipment is operated competently, safely and maintained in a good operating condition ensuring proper and timely documentation for repair of defective equipment (including circle checks of all assigned rolling stock).
  • Keeps current with ongoing technical, cultural and procedural improvements in horticulture .
  • Trains and guides staff, students, part-time staff and volunteers involved in activities.
  • Supports information dissemination, training and communication for horticulture activities.
  • Liaises with, and oversees the work of contractors and other service providers.
  • Analyzes information, data, progress etc. and looks for means of improving horticulture program/activity performance.
  • Represents the Corporation and Department in a professional, courteous and respectful manner in all dealings with the public, other groups, and associations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

    • Qualifications:

  • Diploma in Landscape Design, Horticulture or related area and/or equivalent combination of education and experience;
  • 1-2 years of related parks horticultural experience; horticulture related equipment operation as well as turf or grounds maintenance including fertilizing, soil amendments IPM, and/or pesticide application;
  • A valid Ontario Ministry of Environment Landscape, Forestry & Industrial Vegetation Exterminator License is also required. Certifications in Forklift operation, 0-8 tons crane operation and load securement are desirable;
  • Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite and GIS mapping is desirable;
  • Proven experience in directing and assigning work to others, including training and monitoring work performance;
  • Demonstrated effective communication, both oral and written, customer service and problem solving skills;
  • Proficient time management skills and flexibility in adjusting between a variety of duties. Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team;
  • Must possess an understanding of the Highway Traffic Act and knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  • Must hold and provide a copy of a valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver's License Class DZ minimum (standard and automatic transmission) with a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour. Note: Applicants with 6 or more points are ineligible for consideration. The successful applicant will be required to provide the Corporation with a current drivers abstract (no older than 30 days) prior to assuming the position.
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