Gardener/landscaper (2 Permanent, 1 Contract)

7 days ago

Burlington, Canada City of Burlington, Ontario Full time

Position Type

Regular Full Time (RFT)

Closing Date

October 30, 2025

Union

CUPE Local 44

Working for the City of Burlington

A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.

We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.

Hours of Work

40 hours per week

Contract Length

2 positions are regular full-time. 1 position is a contract that is up to one year in length.

Department

Roads, Parks & Forestry

Location

Position Overview

Reporting to the Supervisor of Horticulture, or Supervisor of Parks, Gardener/Landscapers are responsible for preparing and maintaining horticultural displays in parks as well as general parks maintenance activities throughout on City-owned properties throughout Burlington.

Responsibilities

The Gardener/Landscaper will provide a variety of services, such as

  • Lead and train crew members on the safe operation of equipment, tools and safe work procedures maintaining various horticultural displays- Prepare, install, maintain and remove plantings, including watering, amendments, fertilizing, weeding and pruning- Operate handheld equipment and hand tools related to grass cutting, sportsfield maintenance and general park maintenance activities- Perform minor adjustments, day-to-day and routine maintenance on equipment and tools used for horticultural and park maintenance tasks- Pick litter and empty garbage receptacles from parks, playgrounds, parking lots, and roadsides etc.- Open, close, inspect, clean and disinfect public washroom facilities- Participate in loose leaf and winter control operations.- Complete administrative tasks in an accurate and timely manner; including daily activity sheets, training documentation and other required paperwork.- Comply with requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Highway Traffic Act, Federal, Provincial and City regulations, policies and procedures.- Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

You have completed a 2-year post-secondary certificate or diploma in horticulture, or a closely related field of study along with one (1) to two (2) years of relevant gardening/landscaping experience. You possess good judgment, problem solving and customer service skills. Shift work will be required depending on time of year.

A valid DZ driver’s licence is required with an acceptable driver’s abstract (no more than three (3) driving related convictions or an accumulation of no more than three (3) demerit points in the previous three (3) years prior to the date of hire). Applicants without a DZ license must have a valid Class G licence with an acceptable driver’s abstract as outlined above, and be willing to obtain a Class DZ license.

Additional Information

Accommodations

if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.

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