The District of Lake Country has an exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time Gardener (40 hrs per week) based in Lake Country, BC.

Reporting to the Manager of Parks and Facilities the position involves the cultivation, propagation and maintenance of plants, shrubs and trees in District Parks, boulevards and around civic facilities.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure all beds, planters, tree wells and landscaped areas are weeded 
• Plan and perform proper parks maintenance for bedding plants, watering, tree maintenance, and lawn cutting;
• Participate in the design and layout of new planting areas;
• Practice urban forest management;

More About You

To qualify for this role, you must have completed a two-year technical or vocational school diploma in horticulture. Additionally, a Gardener is required to have a minimum of 2 years’ work experience in horticulture preferably in municipal parks setting. A valid British Columbia driver’s license is required.  

As our ideal candidate, you have an exceptional ability to prioritize and manage timelines in a fast-paced work environment. You have a through knowledge of the theory and practices of horticulture. In addition, you have excellent skills in tactfully dealing with public inquiries.

Above all, we value a collaborative attitude, exceptional communication skills, and fostering positive working relationships.

About the Benefits

• You will receive a competitive salary of $36.85 per hour (2024 wage rate); A probation rate of 90% applies to the six-month probation period.

• Generous vacation and wellness leave;

• 100% employer covered health and paramedical benefits;

• Professional and education development support;
• An attractive pension program;

• Opportunity to join our collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work culture.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00pm on February 13, 2025.

For details please see the job description.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The District of Lake Country is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting hr@lakecountry.bc.ca .