Seasonal Parks Workers

Job Number: 174335

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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.

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