Parks Worker II (Horticulture section) (Employees Only)
Competition Number:
25251
Category:
Parks Operations
Job Title:
Parks Worker II (Horticulture section) (Employees Only)
Department:
Parks, Recreation and Community Services - Parks - Horticulture
Position Type:
1 Permanent Full-Time Position
Salary:
These are C.U.P.E. Local 2011 positions with a wage of $35.35 plus an excellent benefits package.
Posted Date:
September 12, 2025
Closing Date:
September 24, 2025
Last Modified:
September 12, 2025, 12:19
pm
Status:
Open
Description:
This is an Employees-Only competition: You must be a current employee of the District of Saanich to be considered.
Requirements include completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, one year of experience relevant to the section applied for, and a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence. Candidates must also have completed three or more accredited courses related to the area of assignment—such as horticulture, arboriculture, turf maintenance, natural resource management, or landscape construction—and is required to hold a valid BC Pesticide Applicator Certificate, in either the Landscape category or the Industrial Vegetation and Noxious Weed category. A satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) may also be required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
The successful candidates will work Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. depending on operational needs. Although we thank all applicants for applying, only those under consideration will be contacted. Testing will be conducted.
Important Information:
The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence accessibilityHR@saanich.ca.
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