Job Description

Division: Community Services
Department: Parks
Term: 1 Seasonal Full Time position available.
Closing Date: 03/19/2025
Labour Group: CUPE 59
Posting: 4109

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Parks Technician 14, this position performs a variety of technical and administrative duties related to tree nursery operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

Develops healthy trees by selective pruning and other maintenance practices, ensuring trees conform to current Canadian Standards for Nursery Stock. Installs, maintains and ensures proper operation of the nursery irrigation system. Assists with ordering, receiving, inspecting and maintaining purchased plant material. Monitors and controls tree quality by providing maintenance related to diseases, weeds and pests, including removing poor quality trees and applying pesticides. Propagates hardwood and softwood cuttings and trees from seed for container and standard tree production. Organizes the tree holding area and assists with loading and unloading trees. Plants bare-root liners in nursery, prunes for structural development and ensures trees receive proper irrigation. Operates all types of nursery and urban forestry equipment and instructs staff in proper operating and maintenance techniques. Ensures safety standards are followed and pesticide and fertilizer products used in the nursery are properly calibrated and applied. Assists with maintaining accurate nursery tree inventory. Assists with the coordination of staff and contractors working in the civic nursery. Supports and promotes a safe and positive workplace culture through a variety of initiatives and activities. Supports and promotes the health and safety of employees in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act & Regulations in addition to the City of Saskatoon's Administrative Occupational Health & Safety Policies and departmental procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Grade 12 education. Successful completion of three recognized core courses from a recognized horticulture diploma program, e.g. Ontario Diploma of Horticulture. Successful completion of one core course in the nursery production option within six months after the date of hire. Three seasons of horticultural experience, including one season in nursery operations. Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence. Current driver's abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record. Possession of, or ability to obtain within three months after date of hire, the appropriate Saskatchewan Pesticide Applicator Permits. Possession of, or ability to obtain, within one year after date of hire, a valid first aid certificate. Knowledge of current nursery stock standards. Knowledge of trees and related growth characteristics, diseases, pests, weeds, maintenance and control requirements. Knowledge of the standard methods, materials and tools used in nursery management. Ability to recognize, and recommend control measures for weeds, pests, and diseases in the nursery. Ability to direct and instruct staff. Ability to operate all types of nursery and tree maintenance equipment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with civic staff and contractors. Ability to work with minimal direct supervision. Physical ability to perform the assigned duties in a variety of weather conditions.

Weekly Hours:

40

Salary Range:

$27.44 to $30.25 CAD

per hour

(2025 rates)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) "the good life", for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity

Accommodation

The City of Saskatoon strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email talentacquisition@saskatoon.ca.
While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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