Parks Dept. Summer Student, Horticulture, Contract
Uxbridge, ON, Canada
Job Description
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Parks Department \xe2\x80\x93 Summer Student, Horticulture, contract
The Township of Uxbridge is seeking highly motivated and mature individuals to fill our Parks
Department Summer Student - Horticulture position. Working under the supervision of the Parks
Foreman, the Horticulture student is responsible for assisting with the maintenance of Township
gardens, performing duties related to:
- Gardening and planting;
- Watering and weeding of flower beds and walkways;
- Tree pruning and wood chipping;
- Garbage removal, and
- Other duties as required.
- Be entering or currently enrolled in a post-secondary program at a recognized college or
- Hold a valid G2 Class driver\xe2\x80\x99s license (at minimum) and be able to provide a clean driving
- Have knowledge of and a keen interest in, landscape maintenance and design (an asset);
- Have experience using various gardening, hand and power tools (an asset);
- Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, take initiative and
have good communication skills;
- Be able to work outdoors and lift at least 40lbs; and
- Be willing and available to work weekends, as required.
September 1st 2023. Qualified and interested candidates should submit an electronic or hard copy resume and cover
letter addressed to Courtney Clarke, Parks, Trails and Facilities Manager, at
cclarke@uxbridge.ca or in the secure drop-box located outside the Township of Uxbridge
Municipal Offices (51 Toronto St S, Uxbridge, ON, L9P 1T1) in a sealed envelope, no later than
Monday, April 3rd, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. This position is subject to providing proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in alignment with the Township Policy
September 23, 2021, COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Successful candidates will be required to be fully vaccinated with
a Health Canada or the World Health Organization approved COVID-19 vaccine series with the final dose at least 14
days prior to your start date. The Township will consider cases requiring accommodation as stipulated by relevant
employment standards legislation or regulation and/or the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005
and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). The Township of Uxbridge will provide accommodations throughout
the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities and/or needs related to the
OHRC. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act. 51 Toronto Street South, P.O. Box 190, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1T1
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD2108255
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationUxbridge, ON, Canada
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EducationNot mentioned