Eco-Sculpture Assistant

Job title: Eco-Sculpture Assistant

Job description: Eco-Sculpture Assistant – City of Burnaby

Eco-Sculpture Assistant

Competition No.:
2022-ESA

Duration:
Auxiliary

Salary:
$31.15 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits (2021 Rates)

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Last Updated:
8/22/22 7:59 AM

Description
The goal of the City of Burnaby and its employees is to consistently deliver first class service and services to our community. With this in mind, we hire people who share the same passion, those with the drive and determination to grow with and contribute to our already exceptional team. People like you!

This is semi-skilled horticultural work in an auxiliary basis in the planting of eco-sculptures. The Eco-Sculpture Assistant performs a variety of horticultural tasks, provides information and instruction to the public, makes presentations and may direct the work of a small crew of labourers. Performs a variety of horticultural tasks such as plant selection, fertilizing, watering, pruning and planting of eco-sculptures. Operates a one-ton truck and trailer unit used to transport eco-sculptures, materials, equipment, tools and crew. Provides information and instruction to the public on construction, planting and maintenance of eco-sculptures; prepares and makes presentations to various community groups. Prepares and maintains related planting plans, reports, records and statistics. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include up to high school graduation supplemented by courses related to the work plus sound related experience or a combination of training and experience. Considerable knowledge of the methods, practices, tools and equipment used in horticulture operations. Sound knowledge of the names and varieties of plants used for eco-sculptures. Ability to carry out oral and written instructions; to complete and maintain a variety of planting plans, reports and records related to the work; and to provide information and instruction to the public and to make presentations. Skill in the handling and maintenance of plant stock and in the use and care of horticultural equipment and tools.

This posting has been extended. Please apply online by August 31, 2022.

All external applicants are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of hire. External applicants who are not able to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine for a reason related to a personal characteristic protected by the BC Human Rights Code can request an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process. City of Burnaby employees can refer to our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for City staff.

Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted

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Location: Burnaby, BC
Region: Lower Mainland
Professional Category(s): Horticulture/Landscaping/Greenskeeping
Posted: August 22, 2022, 3:47 pm
Expires: August 31, 2022, 4:30 pm

Employment Type: Part Time
Employment Length: Casual
Education Requirement: Other trades certificate or diploma
Job Experience: Experience an asset
Rate: $31.15 Hour

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