Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The work consists in designing, developing, carrying out and controlling various projects in the field of horticulture and arboriculture.

EXAMPLES OF TASKS PERFORMED

Inspects various parks, streets and other construction sites to ensure standards and specifications are met. Visits various private lands, located outside Town of Mount Royal, to verify if the planned supply of topsoil, black earth, cultivated turf, sand and vegetation complies with the requirements set out in the tender documents and makes report to that effect. Collaborates in the planning of horticultural or arboricultural maintenance work and the assessment of material and products needed. Develops plans for planting, transplanting, pruning and felling. Participates in the development and updating and implementation of specifications for horticultural or arboreal work. Researches recent technological developments and recommends to their superiors the acquisition or replacement of horticultural or arboreal equipment and tools. Determines the material and equipment needed for horticultural or arboreal work. Recommends, as a result of experiences, the modification of working methods of horticultural or arboreal nature. Evaluates on-site material requirements (soil, sand and other) as well as horticultural or arboreal needs, in order to estimate the cost of work and to write the technical specifications for this purpose. Participates in the preparation of files in case of claims for damage caused to third parties; assesses the cost of replacement and / or felling as well as damage to trees. Defines and controls the necessary operations for the proper maintenance of lawns such as weed control within the city limits, fertilizer application, land surfacing and recovery care. Verifies the performance of all horticultural work in parks, streets and other green spaces. Assists his / her superiors, in joint studies with other services, concerning the construction and development projects of parks and streets; study and comment on technical documents from various sources; may perform preliminary data collection as required. Testifies in court during legal contestations. Guides some employees assigned to related tasks and checks the quality of their work. Writes reports and correspondence relevant to their activities. Uses, as needed, different office automation devices to perform certain job-related tasks while using appropriate programming. Performs any other related tasks.

REQUIRED QUALITIES

Superior knowledge

horticulture and arboriculture in urban areas; the multiplication and evaluation of plant quality; the development, construction and maintenance of horticultural and arboricultural developments.

Good knowledge

plant physiology applied to horticulture and arboriculture; plant fertilization; irrigation; horticultural and arboreal equipment and machinery; French and English languages.


Knowledge of English is a requirement due to potential interactions with the Town's citizens.*

Knowledge

bioclimatology; phytopathology; Weed science.

Skill or abilities

write clear and concise reports; read and interpret plans; guide the work of employees.

INSTRUCTION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Hold a specialized college diploma in the appropriate sector and profile.


Possess two (2) years of experience in a job that allows the incumbent to become familiar with the field of employment.

ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

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In accordance with the employment equity program as outlined in Article 86 of the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms of Quebec, the City of Mont-Royal encourages women, members of ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities to apply.

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Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.