Student, Horticulture

Student, Horticulture (Transportation Operations)

**Job Number**:2212

**Job Type**: Student
**Temp Contract Length**: 4 months
**Location**: 100 Maple Grove Rd - Regional Operations Centre
**Job Category**: Other
**Number of Positions**:10
**Department**: Horticulture and Forestry
**Division**: Transportation Services
**Hours of Work**: 40
**Union**: OTHER
**Grade**: Student Grade 06
**Salary Range**: $18.14-$20.16

**About Us**

The Region of Waterloo is a thriving, diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Home to over 674,000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051. Guided by our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, “Growing with Care,” we focus on equity, inclusion, and sustainability. Our mission is to provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents, while our core values emphasize caring for people and the land we share. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community.

Dish with One Spoon Wampum:

- Waterloo Region is part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum, a treaty guiding our commitment to:

- Recognizing our shared humanity and land
- Taking only what we need
- Leaving some for others
- Keeping the dish clean
- This agreement underpins our vision, mission, and core values, and reinforces our dedication to meaningful reconciliation and equity.

**Duties/Responsibilities**
- Maintains turf areas using hand tools, power equipment, and riding mowers.
- Performs pruning and deadheading of shrubs, perennials, and annuals to promote healthy growth and maintain aesthetic standards.
- Uses and maintains hand tools, small equipment, and utility vehicles such as pick-ups and power trimmers.
- Works outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat, rain, and wind, adhering to Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures.
- Operates tools and equipment safely and responsibly, following training and municipal guidelines.
- Lifts and carries tools, plants, and materials weighing up to 20 kg. Pushes and pulls carts, hoses, and other equipment weighing up to 50 kg (with assistance over 22 kg).
- Participates in training and team meetings to enhance horticultural skills and ensure alignment with municipal objectives.
- Work involves frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching, often on uneven ground.
- Performs related duties as assigned.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**
- Knowledge of horticulture maintenance practices.
- Knowledge of and ability to comply with policies, procedures, standards, regulations and legislation.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions including heat and rain.
- Communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with coworkers and residents as required.
- Must have a valid G driver's license (or G2 with 3 years of driving experience) and acceptable driving record to operate corporate vehicles.
- Ability to support and demonstrate the Region’s values.

**Additional Information**
- secondary level, though not full-time students, are eligible for related student employment opportunities, where appropriate.- The Region of Waterloo is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Alternate formats of this document are available upon request. Please contact the Service First Contact Centre at phone number (519) 575-4400, TTY number (519-575-4608) to request an alternate format.