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Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is more than just a place to learn; it's a university powered by the people who live and work here—students, staff, and faculty alike. As one of BC’s Top Employers, we strive to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning. Join us today and transform your future
**Competition ID**:
- 3948**Internal Closing Date**:
- March 14, 2025**External Closing Date**:
- March 14, 2025**# of Openings**:
- 4- **Salary Information**:
- 2 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $25.63 to $27.91 per hour**Employment Type**:
- Temporary Full Time**Workplace Type**:
- On-Site**Travel Frequency**:
- Occasional travel between campuses is required.**Employee Group**:
- Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)**Days of Work (BCGEU)**:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday**Hours of Work (BCGEU)**:
- 8-9am to 4-5pm**Hours per Week (BCGEU)**:
- 35**JOB OVERVIEW: HORTICULTURE TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT**
This position provides support and assistance to the Instructional Associates with the overall operation of the Horticulture Field Lab (including facility and equipment operation and maintenance, stock inventory, and general upkeep of the grounds and crops).
**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- Completion of at least three KPU Horticulture courses: HORT 1193, HORT 1293, HORT 1132, HORT 1124, HORT 1217, HORT 1102, HORT 1104
- Equivalent transfer courses from other institutions or equivalent experience; however, preference will be given to KPU students
**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Basic working knowledge of crop production areas and activities
- Physical fitness sufficient for moderate manual labour (lifting, climbing, disassembly of machines).
- Must be a self-starter
- Must be able to work independently
- Must own steel toed boots, rain gear
- Knowledge of WHMIS and safe work procedures for horticulture.
- Must be highly motivated, detail oriented, and have good organization, able to prioritize task and efficiently accomplish goals and objectives with minimum supervision
- Physical fitness sufficient for moderate manual labour (lifting, climbing, disassembly of machines). Physical requirements include lifting products and materials with a maximum weight of 50 pounds
**Salary Information**
Annual salary increases are based on hours worked and anniversary dates.
**Total Rewards**
As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more Note: eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary if the position is temporary or part-time.
**Note to Applicants**
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.
