Garden Supervisor - Jobs in Glenevis, AB

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George Pegg Botanic GardenStudent summer employment opportunity- Garden Supervisor*The George Pegg Botanic Garden Society is accepting applications for enthusiastic students who enjoy working with people and being outdoors. The work involves a focus on landscape maintenance, botany, and historic conservation.Responsibilities· Landscape care of the historic plant collection and general site maintenance· Garden tasks include weeding, watering, planting, and maintaining a plant database· Conservation projects include developing onsite and digital interpretative displays· Other duties include restoration work for historic plantings, presenting school programs, event planning, leading site tours, and supervision of Garden AssistantsEmployee reports to the Garden HorticulturistQualifications· Applicants must be 15-30 years old (inclusive) and be full-time students intending to return to school in the autumn. Full eligibility requirements available on request. (Depending on the grant funding, there may be no school requirements.)· Experience in landscape maintenance, botany, or heritage conservation an asset. On-the-job training is provided for tasks specific to the landscape industry· Ability to work both independently and with others. Some days the Garden Supervisor works alone.· Employees must have outdoor work clothes, including sturdy footwear· We encourage participation from the Government of Canada’s job equity groups (i.e. youth with a disability, Aboriginal youth, visible minorities, and new Canadians).Employment Guidelines9:00am- 5:00pm, 37.5 hours/week5 days a week, including weekend rotationsEmployees must have transportation to the Garden.Health and safety training provided.Deadline April 17, 2023: Submit a resume with a cover letter by email.For Information: Lorraine Taylor, Horticulturist, email or call 780-203-2968The George Pegg Botanic Garden is a Provincial Historic Resource. The 12 acre site is west of Edmonton, in scenic Lac Ste. Anne County. With the assistance of a team of dedicated volunteers we work to preserve the historic garden and to share information about the important botanical work of George Pegg by hosting special events, educational workshops, and school programs.For more information about the Garden visit www.PeggGarden.orgWe are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.For information about the region & summer events visit Lac Ste. Anne County’s website LSAC.ca*We are also hiring a Garden Assistant: 9 weeks, start date July 3, 2023.Job Types: Full-time, SeasonalContract length: 15 weeksSalary: $18.50 per hourFlexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:We have a set of COVID protocols for this outdoor site and follow Alberta Health Services recommendations. Work Location: One locationApplication deadline: 2023-04-17Expected start date: 2023-05-23Quick Apply

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