Plant and Tree Specialist - 8-month Contract

County of Grande Prairie; Hamlet of Clairmont; Sur place; CAD 54 277 - 59 126; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The County of Grande Prairie in Alberta seeks a Greenspace Maintenance Supervisor for an 8-month position. Responsibilities include overseeing greenspace maintenance, coordinating seasonal staff, and performing manual labour. Candidates should have at least 5 years of landscaping experience and 2 years in a supervisory role. The role pays hourly between $39.40 and $42.92, with regular hours Monday to Friday, and potential for extension of the contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in landscaping/groundskeeping.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a leadership/supervisory role.
• Must possess a valid driver’s licence.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate the implementation of the Greenspace Maintenance Plan.
• Supervise seasonal Labourer and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Manage the greenspace operating budget.

Connaissances

Landscaping practices

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of plants

Understanding of sports field maintenance

Driver’s license

Formation

Professional certification in landscaping design

Experience in landscaping/groundskeeping

Description du poste

Job Description

Reporting to the Supervisor, Recreation Infrastructure, this position is responsible for the creation, coordination and implementation of the County of Grande Prairie’s Greenspace Maintenance Plan. The Plan covers greens space maintenance for subdivisions, hamlets, County facilities and cemeteries. The role includes supervising a seasonal Greenspace Labourer – Plant Maintenance and performing manual labour during the summer season, as well as providing winter snow clearing at various County facilities. Physical work represents approximately 70 % of the position, with the other 30 % being administrative work to support this role.

Greenspace Maintenance and Seasonal Supervision (≈55 %)

• Keep current on landscape and horticultural trends to ensure that County greenspace procedures follow current best practices.
• Manage the Greenspace operating budget in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Actively participate and physically contribute to landscaping, plant maintenance, trimming, pruning, tree watering and other general tasks alongside seasonal personnel. Moderate physical labour and effort is required.
• Supervise and track relevant data and ensure the efficient implementation of the current Greenspace Maintenance Plan.

Winter Responsibilities (≈20 %)

• Operate equipment to perform snow clearing on County property, including trails, under the responsibilities of the Recreation and Culture Department as directed by the Supervisor, Recreation Infrastructure.
• Perform winter snow clearing duties, including manual labour and operation of relevant equipment, and maintain fleet as directed.
• Receive applications, coordinate site inspections and ensure ongoing compliance for seasonal Neighbourhood Ice Surfaces, in assistance with the Sportsplex Lead Hand.

Administrative Responsibilities (≈20 %)

• Anticipate equipment, planning and construction requirements and make recommendations to the Director when developing the budget and purchasing necessary items.
• Assist the Director with developing annual budgets and managing budget areas designated by the Director.
• Hire and coordinate landscape contractors for projects beyond the scope of internal groundskeeping capabilities.

Inter‑Department Responsibilities (≈5 %)

• Coordinate with the Supervisor, Recreation Infrastructure to ensure that participating Communities in Bloom provide transportation and utilities with direction and input on developer landscape drawings before construction, as required.
• Provide input as required to communities that access the K12 Community Beautification Initiatives policy.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a current valid driver’s licence and satisfactory driver’s abstract.
• Professional certification in landscaping design & maintenance/horticulture or another related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in the landscaping/groundskeeping field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a leadership/supervisory role.
• Extensive knowledge of landscaping plants and practices.
• Knowledge of best practices for germination and maintenance of grass.
• Knowledge of best practices for high‑performance sports field maintenance.
• Understanding of annual and perennial plants that succeed in Zone 2.
• Knowledge of best practices for type and application of fertilizer and pesticide.

Additional Information

Term Length: 8‑month contract position, with a possibility of extension. Potential start date will be end of May 2026.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 4:30 pm, 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime.

Hourly Pay: $39.40 to $42.92 per hour.

As part of the County of Grande Prairie’s commitment to provide a safe and healthy workplace, we encourage and support a scent‑free environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The County of Grande Prairie recognizes and values a fair hiring practice. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] and we will work with you to meet your needs.