Gardener

4 weeks ago

Ajax, Canada Town of Ajax Full time

Reporting to the Supervisor of Forestry and Horticulture, this position is responsible to plan, prepare, plant, maintain and, when necessary, renovate, all horticultural displays. These displays include, but are not limited to all annual, perennial, shrub plantings in all outdoor landscaped areas of town managed property and indoor horticultural displays. During the winter months, this position also provides support for winter control within the Town as required.

**Job Duties Include**:
The following responsibilities and duties of this position includes but is not limited to:

- Maintains more than 8.9 ha of annual displays and perennial gardens within the Town.
- Identifies, controls and/or eradicates undesirable vegetation.
- Assists with providing direction to part-time, seasonal and summer staff as required.
- Assists with implementation of spray program using Class 11 pesticides.
- Assists with snow clearing operations as required manually or with equipment, to ensure the public’s safety.
- Consults regularly with Supervisor to provide an update on work progress and any special requirements anticipated in relation to horticultural activities.

**Qualifications/Skills**:

- College diploma in horticulture management or a related field combined with three (3) years’ of related experience in horticulture or equivalent combination of training and experience with demonstrated knowledge, skills and ability.
- 2 years of municipal winter control experience operating medium sized snow clearing equipment considered an asset.
- Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Landscape Exterminator License.
- Good understanding and knowledge on a wide range of horticultural and grounds maintenance skills including, but not limited to tropical, annual, perennial, shrub and tree species.
- Knowledge in plant identification, plant biology, pathology and entomology and diagnosis, understanding of soil principles, landscape design, irrigation, pruning, plant propagation, and interior landscaping.
- Extensive knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other provincial legislation.
- Must be physically able to perform the duties of the job including heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs), using chemicals and working in inclement weather for extended periods of time.
- Strong organization, time management and planning skills.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Valid ‘DZ’ driver’s license with a clear driver's abstract.
- Ability to provide a criminal record check that is satisfactory to the Town of Ajax.

**What is offered to staff**:

- **Rate of Pay**: $35.34 - $37.85 per hour
- **Hours of Work**: This is a unionized position that works 40 hours per week. The hours of work are Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and are in accordance with Schedule A of the CUPE Collective Agreement. As this position assists with winter control activities, the incumbent is required to be available for winter control standby from November 15th to April 15th each year.

**How to Apply**:
**Equal Opportunity Employer**:

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