Parks Dept

**EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
**Parks Department - Adult Horticulture Worker, unskilled, 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;
- Have 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);
- Demonstrate ability to work both independently and as part of a team, take initiative and have
- good communication skills;- Be available to work flexible hours, including weekends, as required;
- Be 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 $19.52 per hour, 40 hours/week, starting May 22, 2023, with a
completion date of October 27, 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 **Tuesday,** **May 16th, 2023 at 2:00 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