Horticulture Technician

University of Alberta Careers; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta Botanic Garden (UABG) seeks a Horticulture Technician to manage day-to-day maintenance and operations of garden collections and spaces, ensuring high aesthetic quality and safety for staff and visitors. This in-person role is based at the University of Alberta Botanic Garden, near Devon, Alberta.

As part of the garden operations team, you will work on diverse plant collections, maintenance tasks, and safety protocols to support a welcoming public environment and

Responsibilities

• The Horticulture Technician is responsible for the day to day maintenance and operations of garden collections and spaces to ensure a high degree of aesthetic quality and safety for staff and public.

Job description

This competition is open to all applicants; however, internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered.

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place atUniversity of Alberta Botanic Garden.

The University of Alberta Botanic Garden (UABG) is located near Devon Alberta, containing 80 acres of curated garden space. UABG hosts three large cultural gardens: the Kurimoto Japanese Garden, the Aga Khan Garden, and the Indigenous Garden, in addition to collections of alpine plants, lilacs, roses, and peonies, as well as three indoor showhouses. The Horticulture Technician is responsible for the day to day maintenance and operations of garden collections and spaces to ensure a high degree of aesthetic quality and safety for staff and public.