Job Description

Requisition ID: 45810

Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and engaging workplace. Working at the City of Vancouver and within the public service can be a rewarding career where you play a key role in ensuring impartial and equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and addressing the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose and Function
The Trades II Gardener will perform skilled horticultural work at the journeyman level in high profile park settings. Under general supervision, this position will be responsible for the care and development of an assigned area(s) and will supervise one or more staff.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

The Trades II Gardener coordinates and performs a variety of skilled horticulture work in propagating, planting, spraying, pruning, cultivating, fertilizing, and renovating floral displays, shrub beds, and lawns in a variety of horticultural and landscape settings. Plants, prunes, and cares for trees; cares for formal lawns, sports fields, and recreational lawn areas; answers a variety of horticultural and recreational questions from the public; supervises and participates in the work of one or more assistants engaged in parks horticultural and maintenance tasks; prepares estimations; orders materials, tools as well as equipment while coordinating with suppliers and other City departments; provides comments on detailed Landscape Drawings; maintains routine records related to the work and performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Completion of Grade 12, completion of a recognized apprenticeship in Horticulture, considerable experience in gardening, and some experience in laying out areas for track and field sports.
• Completion of a Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal is preferred
• A valid Pesticide Applicator License, as required for some positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in horticultural work.
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and practices used in maintaining turf sports areas.
• Considerable knowledge of plant material and tree care.
• Sound knowledge of departmental functions and operations as applied to the work performed.
• Ability to cope with a wide variety of problems involved in the maintenance and supervision of ornamental park and sports areas.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks throughout the year.
• Skill in laying out horticultural displays such as carpet bedding, subtropical displays, and other designed horticultural features.
• Ability to read, understand, and work from Landscape Drawings.
• Ability to direct, supervise and participate in the activities of one or more assistants.
• Skill in the use and care of gardening tools and equipment.
• Knowledge and ability to manage the Integrated Pest Management program as applied to the landscape area under their care.
• Possesses basic mathematical and computer skills.

Drivers License and Record Checks

• A current and valid BC Driver’s License is a requirement of this position. The license must not include any restrictions that would affect the ability to legally and safely carry out job responsibilities. Transportation arrangements must meet operational requirements of the Department.

Candidates must attach the following records and satisfy the City’s driving requirements to be considered for this role:

• Copy of your five-year ICBC Commercial Driver’s Abstract (N Print) directly from ICBC dated within 14 days of this posting
• Copy of your five-year ICBC Driver’s Claims History directly from ICBC within 14 days of this posting
• If you have less than five years driving experience in BC, a request must be made for out of province/country abstract and claims history

Business Unit/Department Board of Parks & Recreation (1400)

Affiliation: CUPE 1004 Parks

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time

Position Start Date: April, 2026

Position End Date: August, 2026

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-375: $48.61 per hour

Application Close: April 5, 2026

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

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