Job Description

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary . City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. The City offers unique, diverse jobs and a variety of work locations. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.







By joining the City of Calgary, you will get to apply your academic knowledge and participate in providing quality public service for over 1.3 million Calgarians. As a Horticulture student with Calgary Transit, you will build lasting relationships with industry leaders, and contribute to work that will build and strengthen your skill sets. Primary duties include:

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  Conduct site visits to all Calgary Transit locations to review and record existing assets.
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  Compile an Evaluation report of existing assets and provide recommendations for improvements to foliage, irrigation, and mowing practices.
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  Work closely with Urban Forestry to coordinate the removal and planting of 200-300 trees in the 2023 season.
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  Work with contractor for quality control.

Qualifications

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  Enrolled in a second-year diploma or degree program that includes arbourist, landscape, horticulture, ect.
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  Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
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  A valid Class 5 Driver\'s Licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than six demerits.
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  Success in this position requires excellent organizational and communication skills; a high degree of customer focus; strong
  research and problem-solving skills and focus on attention to detail; and the ability to work well both
  independently and in a team.

Pre-Employment Requirements

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  Must be currently enrolled in school on a full-time basis with the intent to return to school full-time in the Fall of 2023.
• Must obtain a City of Calgary operator\'s permit.
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  A security clearance will be conducted.
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  If invited to an interview, you will be asked to provide an unofficial transcript or an enrollment verification letter (indicating the program and year you are currently completing).

Pre-employment Drug Test: An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test. This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months.













Union: CUPE Local 38

Business Unit:Calgary Transit




Position Type: 1 Temporary Student (May - August)

Location: 610 3rd Street SE (Lot 91)




Compensation: $26.63 per hour

Days of Work: This position works a 5 day
work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.




Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week




Audience: Internal/External

Apply By: February 10, 2023



Job ID #: 306861