Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
STATUS: Full Time
NO. OF POSITIONS: One
UNION: CUPE, Local 387
HOURS OF WORK: 40 Hours Per Week
SALARY: $34.27 per hour
plus comprehensive benefits package

The Parks and Recreation Department has an immediate opportunity for a skilled Horticultural Attendant who has a passion for horticulture operations. Your duties will include maintaining lawns and ornamental areas, and shrubs and trees using various tools and equipment including power mowers and trimmers. You will assist in both the renovation and maintenance of various landscaped and horticultural areas; and in a full range of supportive tree maintenance activities. In addition, you may train and check the work of seasonal subordinate staff as the need arises. As you perform these unskilled and semi-skilled landscaping duties, you will report issues to your supervisor as required.

If you have the following characteristics and qualifications, we want to hear from you:

• Completion of Grade 12 (or equivalent), supplemented by the completion of a diploma
in Horticulture, or a combination of related training and experience.
• Skill and knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the work.
• Ability to follow the safety precautions required in the work.
• Ability to effectively perform tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with crew members and other City departments.
• Ability to demonstrate and provide exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to perform manual/physical labour and to work in all weather conditions.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract.
• The successful candidate must be able to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check.

Apply by sending your cover letter and resume in one document at www.newwestcity.ca/employment by March 16 2025

To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.
New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq’eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land. We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.
We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Required languages: English

Education level: See Above

Required skills: See Above

Closest intersection: 6th Street and Royal Ave