Horticulture Technician

This competition is open to all applicants; however, internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered.

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at University of Alberta Botanic Garden.

The University of Alberta Botanic Garden (UABG) is located near Devon Alberta, containing 80 acres of curated garden space. UABG hosts three large cultural gardens: the Kurimoto Japanese Garden, the Aga Khan Garden, and the Indigenous Garden, in addition to collections of alpine plants, lilacs, roses, and peonies, as well as three indoor showhouses. The Horticulture Technician is responsible for the day to day maintenance and operations of garden collections and spaces to ensure a high degree of aesthetic quality and safety for staff and public.

• Horticulture and Landscape maintenance activities such as planting, weeding, and mulching.
• Turf maintenance activities such as mowing, line trimming, and seeding.
• Integrated Pest Management activities such as spraying, weed identification and mapping, and mechanical removals.
• Equipment maintenance activities such as irrigation repairs, checking filters, and sharpening blades.

Minimum requirements:

• Diploma/certificate in horticulture or related field, or two years of experience in relevant field.
• Must possess a valid Alberta Class 5 (non-GDL) driver’s license
• Must be able to provide a recent copy of a three-year driver’s abstract with no more than six (6) demerits and/or two (2) moving violations within the last two years
• First aid

Additional requirements (assets)

• Equipment operator certification (such as skidsteers)
• Pesticide applicator certification

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This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Campus Services offers a wide range of essential services to support our community right from the moment they first step on campus. This includes Augustana Food Services, Campus Bookstore, Conference Services, Campus and Community Recreation, Dining Services, ONEcard, Parking Services, Pharmacy, Retail Leasing, Residence Occupancy, Life, Education and Services, Saville Community Sports Centre, Transportation Services, and the University of Alberta Botanic Gardens.

The University of Alberta, its buildings, labs and research stations are primarily located on the territory of Néhiyaw (Cree), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Nakoda (Stoney), Dene, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and Anishinaabe (Ojibway/Saulteaux), lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6, 7 and 8 and homeland of the Métis. The University of Alberta respects the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems and cultures of all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.