Specialized General Labourer Seasonal (Horticulture)

**January 30, 2024**
**Ref:
2024-08-UIE**
**Specialized General Labourer Seasonal (Horticulture)**
APC-CUPE Local 500
Seasonal Term from April 2024 to October 2024, based on operations and weather dependent.
Subject to operational needs. Start times may vary and may require weekends, evenings and holidays.
**About Assiniboine Park Conservancy**
Creating the future vision for one of Winnipeg’s most prized treasures, Assiniboine Park Conservancy (APC) located at 55 Pavilion Crescent in Winnipeg is the not-for-profit organization that oversees Assiniboine Park’s operations and ensures its ongoing redevelopment and financial viability. Our team is inspired to create and deliver extraordinary experiences for the people who visit and use the Park and Zoo including building friendly, supportive, effective relationships with stakeholders, community and the general public.
**The Opportunity**:
We are hiring six (6) Specialized General Labourer Seasonal (Horticulture) who will perform horticultural work with a very diverse collection of plant material and is responsible for routine duties that ensure APC gardens, planters and displays are upheld to the highest quality standards and aesthetics according to APC’s master plan. Seasonal Specialized Labourer - Gardener may be assigned to work anywhere throughout the Park and Zoo.
**Responsibilities include but are not limited to**:
- Plant annual, perennial, shrubs, and bulbs in selected locations as per planting plans, schedules and timelines, ensuring plants are properly staked when required.
- Seed, divide, propagate, and transplant plant material within both the production facilities and gardens.
- Assist with plant record keeping as requested by the Lead Gardener or Horticulture Supervisor(s).
- Relocate plant material as required.
- Conduct appropriate watering regimes for all plant material.
- Ongoing maintenance of production plant material by fertilizing, spacing, pinching, pruning and staking plant material, while removing non-performing material.
- Ensure facilities and displays are free of all weeds.
- Record all crop scheduling data as requested by Horticulture Supervisor(s).
- Ensure ongoing weed control and deadheading is conducted.
- Pinch and prune plants, trees, and shrubs using appropriate techniques as directed.
- Maintain a professional image while working and provide extraordinary experiences to our park visitors while preforming daily work activities.
- Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with co-workers, volunteers, and visitors.
- Transport, distribute, and maintain plant material and displays for other departments.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the principles of equity and diversity, and proven ability to work effectively with a diverse population.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.
**Required Qualifications and Experience**:
- A high school diploma and/or GED equivalent, preference given to those who have completed a post-secondary education in plant science, horticulture, green space management, or a related field.
- Must possess a valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License.
- Ability to demonstrate excellent knowledge of plants and garden design
- Basic technology and computer skills.
- Ability to obtain a valid Manitoba Pesticide Applicators License
- A minimum of 2 years performing general labour and operational experience.
- Previous experience working in teams and dealing with both internal and external customers.
**Physical Demands and Working Conditions**:
- Physically demanding and repetitive tasks.
- Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the position, working outdoors in all types of weather.
- Must be able to frequently handle heavy loads of up to 45-50 lbs and the ability to push/pull 50-250 lbs. Documentation of physical capacity may be required.
**How to apply**:
All interested applicants can submit their résumé and cover letter on our career website. We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
**Deadline to apply**:
February 16, 2024