Park Worker - Conservatory (Full-Time) at City of Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Plant Growing, Greenhouse Maintenance, Seasonal Display Preparation, Pest Control, Building Maintenance, Grounds Keeping, Temperature Regulation, Tour Guiding, Independent Work, Decision Making

Industry

Government Administration

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Supervisor and the general direction of the Leadhand – (Curator) Botanical Conservatory, participates in the display, maintenance and growing of plant materials within the Botanical Conservatory and parks, and carries out building maintenance. MAJOR TASKS: Prepares seasonal and permanent displays within the Botanical Conservatory and the community. Guides various groups touring the Botanical Conservatory. Carries out all growing aspects of plants i.e. potting, cultivating, soil preparation, pest control, etc. Carries out building maintenance at the Botanical Conservatory. Maintains the grounds at the Botanical Conservatory and throughout the general parks system. Maintains consistent and required temperatures in each greenhouse and display area. Performs such other related duties as may be assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience: Must have 2 years previous greenhouse and growing experience together with the knowledge of the special care required for certain plants Must be able to work independently, take responsibility and make decisions when supervisory personnel are absent CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Must be prepared to work weekends without supervision as required General Information: As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include: Photos Any certificates that have photo identification Driver’s licences Police records checks Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application. ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process. PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866 The City of Thunder Bay provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay – a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all. The City of Thunder Bay is a place where art, culture and nature come together! Watch this video to learn more about our City at:

Responsibilities

The Park Worker participates in the display, maintenance, and growing of plant materials within the Botanical Conservatory and parks, while also carrying out necessary building maintenance tasks. Major duties include preparing seasonal displays, guiding tours, managing all aspects of plant cultivation, and maintaining required environmental conditions in greenhouses.