Trades II Gardener

2 months ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada City of Vancouver Full time

Main Purpose and Function

The City of Vancouver is seeking a skilled Horticultural Specialist to join our team in maintaining and developing high-profile park settings. As a Trades II Gardener, you will be responsible for the care and development of assigned areas, supervising staff, and performing a variety of skilled horticulture work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and perform skilled horticulture work in propagating, planting, spraying, pruning, cultivating, fertilizing, and renovating floral displays, shrub beds, and lawns.
  • Care for trees, formal lawns, sports fields, and recreational lawn areas.
  • Answer horticultural and recreational questions from the public.
  • Supervise and participate in the work of assistants engaged in parks horticultural and maintenance tasks.
  • Prepare estimations, order materials, tools, and equipment, and coordinate with suppliers and other City departments.
  • Provide comments on detailed Landscape Drawings.
  • Maintain routine records related to the work.

Qualifications

  • Completion of Grade 12, completion of a recognized apprenticeship in Horticulture, considerable experience in gardening, and some experience in laying out areas for track and field sports.
  • Completion of a Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal is preferred.
  • A valid Pesticide Applicator License, as required for some positions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Thorough knowledge of horticultural methods, practices, materials, tools, and equipment.
  • Considerable knowledge of turf sports area maintenance methods, materials, tools, and practices.
  • Considerable knowledge of plant material and tree care.
  • Sound knowledge of departmental functions and operations as applied to the work performed.
  • Ability to cope with a wide variety of problems involved in the maintenance and supervision of ornamental park and sports areas.
  • Ability to perform heavy manual tasks throughout the year.
  • Skill in laying out horticultural displays such as carpet bedding, subtropical displays, and other designed horticultural features.
  • Ability to read, understand, and work from Landscape Drawings.
  • Ability to direct, supervise, and participate in the activities of one or more assistants.
  • Skill in the use and care of gardening tools and equipment.
  • Knowledge and ability to manage the Integrated Pest Management program as applied to the landscape area under their care.
  • Possesses basic mathematical and computer skills.

A current and valid BC Driver's License is a requirement of this position. Preference will be given to those who have successfully completed the Vancouver Park Board's Apprenticeship Program.

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