Agent(e) technique en horticulture et arboriculture

Montréal Transit Corporation; Montreal; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

La Ville de Montréal recherche un(e) Agent(e) technique en horticulture et arboriculture pour un poste permanent. Ce rôle implique la planification et la coordination de projets liés à l'horticulture, ainsi que la gestion des espaces verts. Le candidat idéal aura un diplôme pertinent et une expérience significative dans le domaine, contribuant ainsi à l'amélioration de la qualité de vie urbaine.

Benefits

Salaire compétitif et avantages sociaux

Équilibre travail-vie personnelle

Opportunités d'avancement

Qualifications

• Diplôme en horticulture ou domaine pertinent.
• Minimum 2 ans d'expérience en horticulture ou gestion des espaces verts.
• Permis de conduire classe 5.

Responsibilities

• Planifier et coordonner des projets de plantation d'arbres et de fleurs.
• Inspecter les sites de construction pour garantir le respect des normes.
• Rédiger des rapports et correspondances liés aux activités.

Skills

Inspection

Planification

Gestion des espaces verts

Education

Diplôme en technologie de production horticole

Job description

Agent(e) technique en horticulture et arboriculture

Join to apply for the Agent(e) technique en horticulture et arboriculture role at Ville de Montréal

Organization: Arrondissement de Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles / Direction des travaux publics / Division de l'horticulture et des parcs

Target candidates: City employees and external applicants

Type of employment: Permanent vacant position (white collar)

Application period: May 15 to 29, 2025

Salary:
Salary scale (2025): $65,572 to $84,723 | Group: 12-011E

Category: Office, administrative and technical support - White collar

Schedule: 35 hours/week, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Address: 3535 36th Avenue, Pointe-aux-Trembles, H1A 3K1

This process aims to fill 1 permanent vacancy (position number to be announced).

OUR OFFER

If you enjoy greening projects and want to contribute to developing tools that improve practices and urban life quality, now is the time to join a team of horticulture and arboriculture experts! Located at the eastern tip of the island, in a diverse population area, the Rivière-des-Prairies - Pointe-aux-Trembles borough is experiencing significant growth. Its geographical location offers beautiful water views and numerous parks along the shores for enjoying stunning landscapes.

Your responsibilities

You will plan and coordinate various internal and external mandates related to tree and flower planting, sports field and playground maintenance, tree pruning and removal, and lawn mowing. You will support the foreman's team in deploying work tools and monitoring systems, develop dashboards for operational tracking, and intervene with different administrative units in project planning for horticulture and arboriculture activities. Specifically, you will:

• Inspect construction sites (parks, streets, etc.) to ensure standards and specifications are met;
• Assist in planning horticultural or arboricultural maintenance work and evaluate material and product needs;
• Prepare files for claims regarding damages to trees during construction;
• Inventory and order plants required for planting projects, keep inventory updated, and update standards, procedures, and regulations as needed;
• Write reports and correspondence related to these activities, using various office, computer, and technological devices;
• Define and control operations for lawn maintenance, including weed eradication, fertilization, surfacing, and recovery care;
• Assist superiors in joint studies with other departments on park and street construction and development projects.

Candidate profile

• Diploma in specialized college studies such as horticultural production technology, landscape techniques, ornamental horticulture marketing, forestry technology, or a relevant field;
• At least 2 years of experience related to inspection, horticulture, arboriculture, and green space management or work planning;
• Class 5 driver's license;
• Health and safety certification for construction sites (ASP).

Our advantages

• A career serving the Montreal population
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Work-life balance
• Career advancement opportunities

Be proud to work for the leading employer in the metropolitan region and North America's largest Francophone metropolis. The City of Montreal employs over 28,000 talents daily contributing to the city's growth and public service.

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