Junior Horticultural Technician

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc – Seasonal Job Opportunity
Junior Horticultural Technician

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is looking for someone who shares our values of teamwork, respect, honesty and commitment. You will be joining a team of dedicated, professional and committed co-workers, willing to go the extra mile to serve residents and ratepayers. Our mission is to lead and serve our communities by pursuing opportunities, leveraging partnerships and managing our resources to achieve growth. The bar is set high, but we strive to reach it together.

If you are looking for an opportunity to learn and grow and promote positive change in a friendly, safe environment, we'd love to hear from you

Strathroy-Caradoc… Urban Opportunity, Rural Hospitality.

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is currently accepting applications for three (3) seasonal full-time "Junior Horticultural Technicians."

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Projects, Property and Horticultural Services, the Junior Horticultural Technician will provide assistance to the Horticultural Technician in the planning, enhancement and maintenance of all Municipal garden beds, floral displays as well as maintaining the hanging baskets program throughout the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc.

Goal Statement:

As a member of the Municipal team, each employee is responsible for serving the citizens of Strathroy-Caradoc by meeting the ratepayers' needs and expectations, as articulated by Council, by striving to be the best in everything we do through attitude, training and creativity, and for representing the Municipality as a strong, integrated organization dedicated to quality, sustainable and viable services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the maintenance of the Municipality's garden beds, floral displays and landscaped areas.
• Assist in maintaining, including watering the hanging baskets, bridge boxes in the downtown core of Strathroy and Mt. Brydges.
• Provide assistance for the cleaning of garbage and weeds in the downtown core area
• Assist with the set-up and clean-up of the Downtown Strathroy Market and other special events throughout the summer.
• Responsible for ensuring public safety through the application of due diligence and risk management practices.
• Responsible for maintaining a high level of positive customer service by acting in a frontline service capacity dealing with ratepayers, answering questions and variety of other interactions.
• Responsible for the completion of records as defined by the Department or other regulatory bodies.
• Participate in the planning discussions, staff meeting, and training as may be required.
• Complete accident reports, vandalism reports and customer complaint reports as may be required.
• Perform such other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.
  
  

Qualifications:

• 1 year of applicable knowledge and/or experience, preferred.
• Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Valid class "G" Ontario Driver's Licence with a satisfactory driver's abstract.
• Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use computers and related software.
• First Aid and CPR certified considered an asset.
• Energetic, positive attitude and ability to work independently.
• Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check prior to starting employment.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• This position will require regular weekend shifts.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
  
  

Compensation: 

Wage: Band 1 – $ $22.19 per hour (2025 rates)
Benefits: Voluntary enrolment in the OMERS pension plan. To learn more about OMERS, please visit

Posting Type: Existing Vacancy

Closing Date: February 17, 2026 @ 12:00 PM

Only applications submitted through the Municipality's job board by the deadline noted above will be accepted.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only for employment purposes. The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is an equal opportunity employer.  Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

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