Garden Technician
4 weeks ago
Department: K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre and Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens
Position Type: SEIU Technician 2, full-time 9-month reoccuring sessional appointment
Date Posted: May 13, 2024
Application Deadline: June 3, 2024 at 11:59PM
Competition #: 24-14-AU
Salary: Acadia offers a comprehensive benefit package in addition to a starting salary of $37,851 per annum (SEIU Technician 2). Salary increases to $43,242 following successful completion of 6-month probation period. (Annual salary rates based on a 35 hour per week schedule and will be prorated for the 9-month sessional term.).
Benefits: Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plan, Telemedicine with Greenshield Health, health spending account, life insurance, optional life insurance, AD&D insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee and family assistance program, tuition discount for employees and their dependents, free gym facility membership, vacation pay increasing with years of service, university paid holidays including winter break closure.
What you'll do
Responsibilities
Acadia seeks a Garden Technician in the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre and Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens for a full-time 9-month reoccurring sessional role which typically runs from April to December each year. The Garden Technician assists with the maintenance and sustainability of the living plant collections and grounds of the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens and Acadia Woodland Trails.
Specific responsibilities will include:
What you'll need
Qualifications
Must have a diploma in Horticulture with sufficient related work experience in garden, nursery, landscaping, or other professional horticultural industry positions.
Must hold and maintain a current, valid Nova Scotia Driver's License.
Proficiency with landscaping tools and equipment.
Nova Scotia Pesticide Applicators Certificate, Chain Saw Safety Course, and Brush Cutting Safety Course will be considered assets.
Applicants must have strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and prioritize workload effectively.
Applicants must have a demonstrated proficiency in the use of MS Office applications and in the use of databases and maintaining records.
For further information or to request a detailed job description, please contact Keilani Tupper at keilani.tupper@acadiau.ca
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