Horticulture Labourer

New Westminster, British Columbia

Number of Openings: 2
Hours per Week: Other: up to 40 hours per week
Employee Group: CUPE, Local 387
Location: Queen's Park Maintenance Yard: 51 3rd Ave
Competition #: 848
Additional Details:

The Parks and Recreation Department has an opportunity for two or more skilled, self-motivated individuals who have a passion for horticulture operations. As a Horticulture Labourer, your duties will include assisting the Operation Crews in planting and maintaining shrubs, perennials and annuals; cutting and maintaining lawns and grounds; assisting in the renovation and maintenance of various landscaped, horticultural areas and greenhouse operations. Duties will also include watering hanging baskets, planters, parklets and other areas with a large water truck.

Please apply with your cover letter and resume in one document.

To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.

New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land.
We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.