Gardener

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada South Riverdale Community Health Centre Full time

**Salary Range**:$35,551 - $37,422

South Riverdale Community Health Centre is a non-profit, multi-service organization that provides primary healthcare, social and community outreach services with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention primarily to people of East Toronto. Our mission is to improve the lives of people that face barriers to physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being. We do so by meaningfully engaging our clients and communities, ensuring equitable access to primary health care and delivering quality care through a range of evidence informed programs, services and approaches. As a leader in community health, our locally and internationally recognized community services include cutting-edge primary health services, health promotion, harm reduction, environmental health, community food centre and population-based community programs for marginalized peoples. We value health equity and inclusion and respect in our work and in the delivery of our services.

The Gardener for 955 Queen Street East is responsible for maintaining, rejuvenating and growing the ground level gardens consisting of the planters in front of the building, the area around the COUNTERfit Drug Users’ memorial, linear parking islands and an ecological pollinator garden on the east side.

This position is expected to work onsite during the COVID-19 pandemic.

**Responsibilities**:

- Develop a work plan for the duration of the contract in collaboration with the Director Operational Health Systems, and other SRCHC staff as applicable
- Identify plants, materials and tools required for gardening
- Grass cutting with push mower (small area) and trim edges with clippers - once a week or when needed
- Water plants when they are dry, Precision Property Management can assist if specified
- Weeding, pruning, raking, transplanting, edging & cultivating beds
- Collect garbage, garden waste and follow systems for disposal
- Complete planting following SRCHC plant directory and map for pollinator garden
- Create and complete planting in collaboration with staff for other gardens around the building
- Record activities and processes monthly
- Other duties as required

**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary education required; within a relevant discipline preferred
- Minimum two (2) years of proven experience in a similar role
- Extensive knowledge of plants and regional, indigenous plant knowledge
- Ability to handle a range of horticultural machinery and powered hand tools.
- In-depth knowledge of gardening techniques.
- Familiarity with landscaping design
- Knowledge of local pests and natural fertilizers
- A love of the outdoors and plant life
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently
- Strong planning skills required
- Experience working with diverse communities and populations would be an asset
- Demonstrated respect for diversity, equity, anti-racism and accessibility with the ability to work collaboratively and positively with others
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Friendly personality with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Solid understanding of health and safety rules and legislation.
- The ability to lift heavy objects
- The ability to remain on your feet for long periods of time
- Police clearance documentation will be required for employment
- Proof of triple COVID-19 vaccination status will be required for employment

**The deadline for applicants is Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. (noon).**

Please mail in your cover letter and resume in confidence to:
The Hiring Committee - Gardener

South Riverdale Community Health Centre

955 Queen Street East

Toronto, ON M4M 3P3

No faxes, phone calls, or requests to meet please.

This is a bargaining unit position with CUPE Local 5399.

SRCHC encourages a scent-free environment. Employees, students, volunteers, and visitors are asked to refrain from wearing fragrances and other scented personal care products (i.e. perfumes, deodorants, lotions, hairspray, etc.) while at the Centre.

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