Gardening Assistant

**Gardening Assistant**
Summer Position (May - September)

Competition #2024-06

The Town of Penetanguishene is a picturesque bilingual community with a population of approximately 10,000, located on the southerly tip of beautiful Georgian Bay. We are looking for a Gardening Assistant to join our team for the summer Working under the direction of the Head Gardener, the Gardening Assistant will help maintain the Town’s beautiful gardens and parks.

**Duties include but are not limited to**:

- Assist with the development and maintenance of Town gardens and parks.
- Assist with weeding, irrigation systems and watering.
- Plant trees, bushes, flowers, shrubs, and other greenery as necessary
- Prune and shape trees, shrubs, and other plants for most desirable appearance. This may include the use of pruners, limb saws, hedge shears or other small hand tools.
- Operates garden machinery and performs basic preventative maintenance.

**Required Qualifications**:

- Must possess a valid G2 Ontario Driver’s Licence
- Current certification in Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a team.
- Ability to receive direction and carry out duties with little supervision.
- Good time management skills, punctual and responsible
- Bilingual in French and English is an asset.
- Previous work experience in landscaping or related is an asset.

The Town of Penetanguishene is committed to an inclusive, barrier free environment. Accommodation will be provided in all steps of the hiring process. Please advise the Town’s Human Resources Department if you require any accommodations to ensure that you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process.

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract

**Salary**: $16.80-$17.31 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 44 per week

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: In person