Trades Assistant

Position: Full-Time Trades Assistant
Become a Trades Assistant with the City of Victoria! Support horticulture, irrigation, and maintenance tasks within parks and recreation, ensuring quality public spaces.

This full-time position focuses on intermediate skilled tasks in horticulture, arboriculture, irrigation, and construction.

Your role will include preparing and maintaining gardens, overseeing tree care, and operating various industrial equipment. Join our commitment to community service while enhancing your practical skills in a supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain horticultural areas and greenhouse

• Plant, prune, and care for trees and plants

• Operate industrial trucks and power equipment

• Maintain and construct parks equipment and infrastructure

• Keep records and inventories for ongoing projects

Requirements:

• High school graduation and horticulture certificate

• Two years of related experience required

• Certified Irrigation Technician Levels 1 and 2

• Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's Licence

• Ability to lift heavy materials and work outside

Bring your horticultural skills and commitment to Victoria's green spaces as a dedicated Trades Assistant.