Operator/horticulturalist - Kingston, Canada - The Corporation of Loyalist Township

The Corporation of Loyalist Township

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Kingston, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Operator/Horticulturalist

Temporary, full-time 6 Month Contract

(April - October)

_ __Why Choose Loyalist for Your Next Great Career Opportunity?_**_ We are in a building phase with new leadership and have a mix of experiences with newer and veteran Operators. Our team is evolving within a workplace that values respect and hard work. We also like to have fun while accomplishing great things for our Residents _

Loyalist Township is committed to reaching our full collective potential as an employer of choice. We offer excellent pay and benefits, including a defined benefit pension plan (OMERS)_ _and free counselling services for staff and their families. Service to our community and each other is what we do._
Loyalist is a growing community of over 18,000 residents situated on the north shore of Lake Ontario between Greater Napanee and the City of Kingston. The Township is a blend of rural and urban areas with several smaller hamlets throughout, including an island community accessible by ferry. It is an outdoorlovers dream, with a Great Lake on the doorstep and beautiful Canadian shield lakes and provincial parks minutes away to the north. Next door is the historic City of Kingston, which boasts a lively downtown core right on Lake Ontario, full of excellent restaurants and nightlife offerings. We are also connected to large urban centres by the 401, with the GTA two hours to the west and Ottawa two hours to the east. _

_What do You offer Loyalist as an Operator/Horticulturalist? __You are a keen and positive person, who loves to work hard. You have experience performing landscape design, bed preparation, planting, and maintenance of horticultural displays. You value making a difference for the public and contributing to a great team environment where you work collectively to "get the job done". You are passionate about promoting natural biodiversity and creating sustainable parks and green spaces in the Township for residents and visitors to enjoy. You are safety minded and believe in the value of taking the time to do it right the first time._

If this sounds like a great fit to what you are looking for, we would love to hear from you_

File No:

Operator/Horticulturalist

Hours:
40 hours per week

Rate:

$ % in first 3 months)

Closing:

February 26th, 2023

This position is covered by the CUPE Local 2150 Collective Agreement. A detailed job description is below.

Please submit your cover letter and resume using the online form by selecting the URL below:

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:

OPERATOR/HORTICULTURALIST

DEPARTMENT:

COMMUNITY & CUSTOMER SERVICES

REPORTS TO:

PARKS SUPERVISOR

CATEGORY:

TEMPORARY FULL-TIME (SUMMER CONTRACT)

UPDATED:

FEBRUARY 2021
:

This role is an integral part of service delivery to the residents of Loyalist Township and contributes to the achievement of our Strategic Plan.

promoting natural biodiversity and creating a sustainable park and green space landscape in the Township.

This includes planting programs, invasive species management, supporting natural areas stewardship and community led gardens, efforts to reduce human wildlife conflict, and related eco-friendly programs that are evolving.

The incumbent works as part of a team who is responsible for the design, preparation, planting and maintenance of municipal horticultural displays.

This position contributes to park beautification by guiding student workers in the maintenance of parks and gardens, using sustainable methods to manage floral, turf and tree health.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Grade 12 diploma plus a postsecondary certificate or diploma in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Ecosystem Restoration, Arboriculture, or closely related field.
Minimum of twoyears relevant experience in horticultural duties, including landscape design, bed preparation, planting, and maintenance of horticultural displays. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of garden design, plants, soils, tools, equipment operation and procedures relevant to horticultural activities.
Experience in ecosystem restoration and/or arboriculture is an asset.
Must possess a valid driver's license, Class "G" and a satisfactory driver's record, DZ license is considered an asset.
Demonstrated ability to safely and competently operate various types of equipment including, but not limited to, line trimmers, rototillers, brush chippers, backpack sprayers, chainsaws, chippers, agricultural tractors, loader, rotary mowers, post pounders, leaf blowers, sod cutters, EC/pH meters, and small tools in a safe and efficient manner.
Chainsaw certification is an asset.
Proficient time management and record keeping skills and flexibility in adjusting between a variety of duties.
Must possess an understanding of the MTO's Book 7 for Temporary Conditions, and proven knowledge of the Occupation