Seasonal Horticulture

**REA:
Horticulture**
**PAY RATE:
$15.50 per hour**
**DURATION:
April 1, 2023 to September 4, 2023**
**HOURS OF WORK:
up to 40 hours per week**
Looking for a career with a dynamic organization that is committed to protecting wildlife? We are interested in dedicated individuals who are positive, enthusiastic and passionate about wildlife conservation and protecting our planet. Our Toronto Zoo is a mission-based, not-for-profit organization whose mission is connecting people, animals and conservation science to fight extinction.
**Responsibilities**:
- Prepares, plants and maintains annual and perennial garden beds
- Maintains turf areas as per instructions.
- Operates a variety of horticulture equipment.
- Operates trucks and assorted motorized vehicles.
- Cleans and maintains tools, equipment and vehicles.
- Gives directions to guests, answering their questions and providing other assistance as required.
- Other related duties as requested.
**Qualifications**:
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program related to horticulture and/or previous horticulture experience.
- Full G Class Driver’s Licence is an asset, but not required
- Ability to communicate with visitors in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Excellent oral/written communication skills with the ability to work with others in a team environment.
- Knowledge of WHMIS and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Ability to handle the physical and climatic demands of the position (able to lift and carry 23 to 44 lbs.).
- Must be able to and willing to work shifts starting as early as 6 a.M., weekends and holidays.
- The Toronto Zoo provides accommodation for employees with disabilities, as defined under the Ontario Human Rights Code. If contacted for an interview, and you require specific accommodation for the interview process because of a disability or a medical need, then please advise the person contacting you of your requirements, so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations to be in place before you begin the interview process._
Weekday:
6:
00- 2:
30pm
Weekday Late:
To closing time
Weekends, Holidays
**Job Type**:
Seasonal
**Salary**:
$15.50 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location:
One location