Seasonal Parks Workers
Job Number: 174335
Contract
| Toronto, Ontario
| Posted on Feb 16, 2017
Seasonal Parks Workers
BGIS - Toronto, ON
Reports To: Parks Manager
Effective Date: April 30, 2018
Pay Rate: $16/hour (40 hours per week)
Purpose of Role:
Downsview Park currently has job opportunities for Seasonal Park Workers who are currently enrolled full time in (or graduated from) a post-secondary institution (programs must be related to Horticulture, Arboriculture) to assist in Park Operations for the summer of 2018.
These positions are perfect for highly motivated individuals who have a strong dedication to the development of urban green space as well as interest in community events, and have a passion for working in an outdoor environment with an emphasis on horticulture, green space development and landscaping.
KEY FUNCTIONS:
- Maintenance of horticultural displays, including: planting, weeding, watering, cultivation and pruning
- Maintenance of turf, including mowing, trimming and fertilizing
- Landscape (hardscaping and softscaping) installation
- Park sanitation
- Shift work may be required including weekend and evening work
- Previous park labor or landscape experience would be considered an asset
- Other duties as required
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- Post-secondary education or accreditation in related horticulture, park, or landscape field
- Must possess and maintain a valid G license
- Must have a current knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Ability to work flexible hours, weekends as required
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- A team player that embraces a collaborative approach to problem solving
APPLY NOW at our BGIS Career Center (Req.# 174335): http://tinyurl.com/bgissopw
If you have any questions or inquiries, please contact Adam.Angeloni@bgis.com.
Job summary
Company
BGIS (Parc Downsview Park)
Job Type
Contract
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Start Date
Apr 30, 2018