Trades II - Gardener (Bloedel Conservatory)

Trades II - Gardener (Bloedel Conservatory)

Requisition ID: 43710

Organization
Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose and Function
The Trades II Gardener at Bloedel Conservatory will perform skilled horticultural work at the journeyperson level at the high-profile Park Board destination attraction, Bloedel Conservatory. Under general supervision from the Conservatory Lead, this position will be responsible for the care and development of assigned areas of the Conservatory and will supervise one or more staff.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
The Trades II Gardener coordinates and performs a variety of skilled horticulture work in planting, spraying, pruning, cultivating, fertilizing, and renovating tropical floral displays in a climate controlled horticultural and landscape setting. Plants, prunes, and cares for trees; feeds, cares for, and maintains the environments and/or enclosures for birds, parrots and fish; answers a variety of horticultural and facility related questions from the public; supervises and participates in the work of one or more assistants engaged in parks horticultural and maintenance tasks; prepares estimations; orders materials, tools as well as equipment while coordinating with suppliers and other City departments; provides comments on detailed Landscape Drawings; maintains routine records related to the work and performs related work as required.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• Completion of Grade 12, completion of a recognized apprenticeship in Horticulture, considerable experience in gardening.
• Completion of a Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal is preferred.
• A valid Pesticide Applicator License, as required for some positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in horticultural work.
• Considerable knowledge of plant material and tree care.
• Sound knowledge of departmental functions and operations as applied to the work performed.
• Ability to cope with a wide variety of problems involved in the maintenance and supervision of ornamental parks and display gardens.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks throughout the year.
• Skill in laying out horticultural displays such as carpet bedding, subtropical displays, and other designed horticultural features.
• Ability to read, understand, and work from Landscape Drawings.
• Ability to direct, supervise and participate in the activities of one or more assistants.
• Skill in the use and care of gardening tools and equipment.
• Knowledge and ability to manage the Integrated Pest Management program as applied to the landscape area under their care.
• Possesses basic mathematical and computer skills.

Drivers License and Record Checks
Candidates must attach the following records and satisfy the City’s driving requirements to be considered for this role:

• Copy of your five-year ICBC Commercial Driver’s Abstract (N Print) directly from ICBC dated within 14 days of this posting.
• Copy of your five-year ICBC Driver’s Claims History directly from ICBC within 14 days of this posting.
• If you have less than five years driving experience in BC, a request must be made for out of province/country abstract and claims history.

Business Unit/Department: Board of Parks & Recreation (1400)

Affiliation: CUPE 1004 Parks

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time

Position Start Date: May 2025

Position End Date: May 2026

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-375: $47.19 per hour

Application Close: May 2, 2025

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