Parks Dept.

**EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
**Parks Department - Adult Horticulture Worker, skilled, contract (Union)**

The Township of Uxbridge is seeking a highly motivated and mature individual to fill our Union Contract
- Horticulture Worker position. Working under the supervision of the Parks Foreman, the Horticulture
- Worker will be responsible for assisting with the maintenance of Township gardens, performing duties
- related to:
- Gardening, including planting and weeding of flower beds and walkways, and watering;
- Tree and shrub pruning and wood chipping;
- Garbage removal;
- Provide supervision to the horticulture student; and,
- Other duties as required.- Minimum completion of Grade 12;
- Previous horticultural experience (required);
- Have knowledge of and a keen interest in, landscape maintenance and design (an asset);
- Have experience using various gardening, hand and power tools (an asset);
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team, take initiative and have
- good communication skills;- Available to work flexible hours, including weekends, as required;
- Able to work in an outdoor environment, performing various physical activities, with the ability to lift
- at least 50lbs; and,- Hold a valid G2 Class drivers license (minimum) and able to provide a clean driving abstract upon

request.

This is a contract position, rate of pay of $23.00 - $26.00 per hour, 40 hours/week, starting May 1st
2023, with a completion date of October 27th 2023.

secure drop-box located outside the Township of Uxbridge Municipal Offices (51 Toronto St S, Uxbridge,
ON, L9P 1T1) in a sealed envelope, no later than **Monday,** **April 3rd, 2023 at 4:00 p.m**.
- a Health Canada or the World Health Organization approved COVID-19 vaccine series with the final dose at least 14 _
- days prior to your start date. The Township will consider cases requiring accommodation as stipulated by relevant _
- employment standards legislation or regulation and/or the Ontario Human Rights Code. _
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 _
- and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). The Township of Uxbridge will provide accommodations throughout _
- the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities and/or needs related to the _
- OHRC. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information _and_ _
- Protection of Privacy Act. _

51 Toronto Street South, P.O. Box 190, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1T1