Gardener 2

**Gardener 2**:
**Regular Full-Time**
**Competition No. 24-68**

**Internal/External Opportunity**
**This is a Union Position**
**Anticipated start date: October 2024**

**About our Community**:
Located on the traditional territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples, the Township of Esquimalt acknowledges its neighbouring First Nations and is committed to building strong and enduring relationships with the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations.

The Township of Esquimalt, with a population of over 17,000 is recognized as a vibrant, distinct, resilient, and diverse community for people to discover, feel welcome and belong. The Township is home to Canada’s Pacific Navy and boasts extensive amenities including beautiful parks and beaches, scenic waterfront walkways as well as modern recreational facilities.

**About our Organization**:
The Township of Esquimalt is home to 13 parks, 4 greenways and open spaces, 12 waterways and beach accesses, and 3 recreation facilities.

**About the Opportunity**:
The Parks Department is seeking a motivated individual to fill a full-time Gardener 2 position. Reporting to the Lead Gardener, this position requires an exceptional team player with the ability to maintain a high standard of maintenance and work coordination while performing the following duties:

- Mow and aerate grass; use weedeater and brushcut semi-wild areas around beaches and access paths
- Prune trees and shrubs
- Empty garbage cans in parks and pick up litter from grounds
- Plan, design, and plant gardens
- Seasonal clean-up of park areas
- Technical school diploma in Horticulture (1 year) or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Current and valid Class 5 BC Drivers License
- Pesticide Applicator’s Certificate
- 2-3 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Salary:_ $33.95 hourly plus benefits
- Hours per week:_ 40 hours per week

Prior to applying, please visit our website at **esquimalt.ca/municipal-hall/employment **to view the job description which provides a detailed outline of key duties and required qualifications, skills, and abilities.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Date posted: September 17, 2024

**PARKS AND RECREATION**
**esquimalt.ca**

Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years