Horticultural Assistant

2 weeks ago


Peterborough, Canada Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada Full time

Job description

The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada has locations in London and Peterborough. We maintain residential homes for our Sisters who require different levels of care, and we take seriously the desire in us to live in good relationship with our planet and all other life forms in creation.
- **We value an inclusive and diverse workplace and are committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process please notify Human Resources at the time of interview selection.**_

We are currently looking for a Seasonal Horticultural Assistant to join our team, working with the Maintenance Department at our Peterborough location. This position will be scheduled as needed. In addition to the regular shifts this position will require the incumbent to cover a variety of shifts regarding vacation, sick time, holidays, and special events. The shifts vary in length from 4 hours, 7 hours and 8 hours. The role includes tasks such as planting, weeding, watering, garden maintenance, and assistance with lawn care as required.

We operate in a _team environment _and it is important that the incumbent be capable of helping in all areas of the department.

Although we want to thank you for your interest in working for the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada we will only be contacting those selected for an interview

**Job Types**: Casual, Seasonal

Pay: $23.00-$27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 - 40 per week

**Experience**:

- Gardening/Horticulture: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-04-27