Horticultural Technician - Ottawa, Canada - National Capital Commission

National Capital Commission

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Level:
RE-03 $50,375 to $63,754

Closing Date: 15/03/23

HORTICULTURAL TECHNICIAN:

The Capital Stewardship Branch is looking for a Horticultural Technician for an indeterminate position. The position is classified as an RÉ-03 ($50,375 to $63,754 per annum).

ABOUT US:

The National Capital Commission (NCC) is the federal Crown corporation dedicated to ensuring that Canada's Capital is a dynamic and inspiring source of pride for all Canadians and a legacy for generations to come.

Building on more than a century of experience, the NCC provides unique value in the Capital Region by fulfilling three specific roles:

long-term planner of federal lands, principal steward of nationally significant public places, and creative partner committed to excellence in development and conservation.

Year after year, the NCC has been recognized as one of National Capital Region's top employers as well as recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers.

NCC employees can deploy to departments and separate agencies in accordance with the _Public Service Employment Act_.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Supervisor, Horticultural Services, the Horticultural Technician provides a broad range of operational services for the maintenance and life cycle management and rehabilitation of the greenhouse showrooms and production rooms, landscapes, and formal gardens.

The individual also provides operational support services for ceremonial events and is responsible to assist in civil operations.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in a related field or High school diploma with an acceptable combination of specific, short-term, or practical training related to the position through apprenticeship programs, colleges, or red seal certifications.

CERTIFICATES / LICENCES:

Valid driver's licence (Quebec residents will be required to pass Class 3 for heavy vehicles).

EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of three (3) years of experience with:

Greenhouse work;
Horticultural best practices for tree care, Integrated Pest Management Program (IPM), different garden design styles, tropical plants, floral design as well as related maintenance requirements;
Specialized equipment and techniques (handheld tools, tractors, mowers, aerators, sprayers, etc.).

KNOWLEDGE

Of diverse techniques in floral design, horticulture, vegetable gardens and environmental practices;
Of workrelated safety standards and work procedures and practices;
Of natural plant health care techniques, including monitoring disease and pest control;
Of specific pruning and maintenance requirements of various types of roses, shrubs, trees, hedges, vines and tropical plants.

ABILITIES

To ensure quality control by following policies, guidelines, procedures and practices.
To work alone or in teams with mínimal supervision and provide guidance to students and interns;
To operate small to medium motorized horticultural machinery including string and hedge trimmers and leaf blowers;
To communicate effectively and to respond to general inquiries.

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