Position Title: Green Team

Competition No: 2023-25

Department: Culture, Recreation and Green Transportation

Close Date: May 19th, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.

Position Details:

Position Duration: May 2023 to September 2023

Renumeration: Up to $15.46 per hour

Hours of Work: Up to 40 hours per week

Employment Type: Casual

About Us:

Located 20 minutes from Winnipeg, Selkirk is a vibrant small city with a hometown feel. Our close- knit community loves to celebrate, learn and explore in the company of good neighbours. All through the year, there are many opportunities to enjoy local talent, learn about our past and seek out new interests.

The Opportunity:

The City of Selkirk is currently in search of a Green Team member to join our team. Under the direction of the Manager of Parks and Recreation Facilities, the incumbent will be responsible for performing Green Team initiatives.

Job Duties:

• Carry out daily watering activities for trees, naturalized areas, annual flowers, personal gardens, turfgrass, and other green spaces throughout the city.
• Perform daily monitoring of trees and plant health during watering activities.
• Perform deadheading, plant removals, plant placements, and pruning as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Requirements shall include:

• Grade 12 education or General Education Development (G.E.D)
• Valid WHMIS Certification
• Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License
• Chainsaw Safety Certification preferred
• Horticulture, forestry, gardening, landscaping, or greenhouse experience preferred
• Considerable skill in the operation of designated equipment and hand tools including but not limited to the following: weed trimmers, push & rigin mowers, rotor tillers, chainsaws, pole saws etc.
• Good communication skills
• Demonstrated competency in safe work practices, knowledge and understanding of occupational hazards, safety precautions, regulations and procedures that are applicable to the area of work.
• The ability to work outdoors in a variety of temperatures and weather conditions.
• Must be physically able to perform all the laboring aspects or other duties associated with the position.

Apply:

Visit our website https://www.myselkirk.ca/ to apply online via our Career Connecter website.

Applicants will need to create a profile and submit an application for consideration.

Comments:

This is a casual position excluded from the Collective Agreement and is open to all applicants.

Applications will be accepted until May 19th, 2023.

The City of Selkirk is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Applicants who require accommodation during the hiring process are encouraged to contact the City’s Human Resources Division.

Thank you to all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

NOTE: Employees will be required to adhere to the City’s Vaccination Policy.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 5 months

Salary: $15.46 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-05-19

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