Horticulture Labourer

**_Great City, Great Work, Great Future_**
**Horticulture Labourer**:
**DEPARTMENT**:Parks and Recreation**
**STATUS**:Auxiliary**
**NO. OF POSITIONS**:One**
**UNION**:CUPE, Local 387**
**HOURS OF WORK**:*See below**
**SALARY**:$29.38 per hour (2021 rate) + 12% in lieu of all benefits and vacation**

The Parks and Recreation Department has an immediate opportunity for a skilled, self-motivated individual who has a passion for horticulture and parks. As a Horticulture Labourer, your duties will include planting and maintaining perennials and annuals; cutting and maintaining lawns and grounds; assisting the Arboriculture team in planting, cultivating, pruning shrubs, trees and removing trees; assisting in the construction, renovation and maintenance of various landscaped and horticultural areas, and watering duties with a large water truck, including watering hanging baskets and City trees; and assisting crews in the maintenance of various landscaped and horticultural areas when required.

**If you have the following qualifications and attributes, we want to hear from you**
- Completion of Grade 12 (or equivalent), preferably supplemented by technical training and courses related to the work.
- Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment used in the work.
- Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the work.
- Ability to follow the safety precautions required in the work.
- Ability to effectively perform tasks with mínimal supervision.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with crew members and other City departments.
- Ability to demonstrate and provide exceptional customer service skills.
- Ability to perform manual/physical labour and to work in all weather conditions.
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract.
- Must be able to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check.
- Available to work a flexible work schedule as required.
- **Up to 40 hours per week, including days, weekends and statutory holidays.**

**cover letter and resume in one document** quoting the competition number, by
**LAST NAME First Name #23-28**
- To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest._
- New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. _
- It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land. _
- We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on._
- We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted._
- This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada._

Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience : Experience an asset