Gardener (6 Month Contract)

4 weeks ago

Elora, Canada Township of Centre Wellington Full time

**Major Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Maintain Township’s shrub borders, floral displays, trees, natural woodlots, etc.
- Support plant propagation using techniques including seeding, cuttings, splitting and plug production for annuals, perennials, tropical and native plant production.
- Perform all duties in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Highway Traffic Act and Township’s policies, procedures, and practices.
- Support Team goals and Council’s Vision.
- Assist with greenhouse management by monitoring and determining the correct temperature, humidity, ventilation control, and pathological control of significant pests using an Integrated Pest Management approach, inside and outside.
- Assist Horticulturist with creative design principles for layout and planting of various floral displays including streetscapes, displays, and flowerbeds.
- Prune shrubs and trees from ground level.
- Maintain park areas including litter and debris pick-up, monitoring park buildings for cleanliness, and removing graffiti from park areas.
- Respond to requests and concerns from residents and community groups.
- Provide guidance to temporary staff and summer students as required.
- Perform watering duties including but not limited to planters and hanging baskets.
- Document maintenance activities while noting and reporting deficiencies.
- Carry out all necessary maintenance and adjustments while keeping the equipment in a safe, clean, and tidy condition, and perform daily circle checks and report defects and, if necessary, small repairs in a prescribed manner.
- Communicate in a professional manner with residents.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Post-Secondary diploma, certificate or undergraduate degree in Horticulture, Arboriculture or equivalent.
- Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in the municipal horticultural greenhouse operations and garden maintenance.
- Excellent organizational, prioritization and administrative skills.
- Strong communication, report writing and public consultation skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Must possess a valid Class ‘G’ Driver’s License and maintain a clean driver’s abstract.
- Demonstrated creativity and adaptability in complicated and difficult situations and in managing demands from stakeholders.
- Possess an understanding of the MTO’s OTM Book 7 for Temporary Conditions, and knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Pesticide Act, and other applicable legislation.
- Experience, knowledge and understanding of garden design, plants, soils, tools, equipment operation and procedures relevant to greenhouse growing and horticultural activities.
- Ability to perform a variety of physical activities including lifting, digging, shoveling, raking, and climbing ladders and be able to actively participate in daily activities, working within live traffic conditions and adverse weather conditions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with staff across the organization, contractors, and consultants.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
- Must possess a valid Class “G” Driver’s License and maintain a clean driver’s abstract.

**Hourly Wage**:$28.64 per hour [2024 rates]

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: From $28.64 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-05-08

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