Horticulture Labourer
2 weeks ago
HORTICULTURE LABOURER (Labourer 1)
COMPETITION #23-28
DEPARTMENT:
Parks and Recreation
STATUS:
Auxiliary
NO. OF
POSITIONS:
One
UNION:
CUPE, Local 387
HOURS OF
WORK:
-
See below SALARY:
$29.38 per hour (2021 rate) +
12% in lieu of all benefits and
vacation
The Parks and Recreation Department has an immediate opportunity for a skilled, self-motivated individual who has a
passion for horticulture and parks. As a Horticulture Labourer, your duties will include planting and maintaining perennials
and annuals; cutting and maintaining lawns and grounds; assisting the Arboriculture team in planting, cultivating, pruning
shrubs, trees and removing trees; assisting in the construction, renovation and maintenance of various landscaped and
horticultural areas, and watering duties with a large water truck, including watering hanging baskets and City trees; and
assisting crews in the maintenance of various landscaped and horticultural areas when required.
If you have the following qualifications and attributes, we want to hear from you
Completion of Grade 12 (or equivalent), preferably supplemented by technical training and courses related to
the work.
Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment used in the work.
Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the work.
Ability to follow the safety precautions required in the work.
Ability to effectively perform tasks with mínimal supervision.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with crew members and other City departments.
Ability to demonstrate and provide exceptional customer service skills.
Ability to perform manual/physical labour and to work in all weather conditions.
Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and clean driver's abstract.
Must be able to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check.
Available to work a flexible work schedule as required.
- **Up to 40 hours per week, including days, weekends and statutory holidays.
**to the Human Resources Department, City of New Westminster, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC, V3L 1H9, e
- To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender _
- New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq'eméylemspeaking peoples. _
- It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land. _
- We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.
- We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
- This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada._
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