Position Title
Landscape Technician
Department/Unit
Agriculture - Dean's Office
Location
Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
Employee Group
NSGEU Local 77
Position Type
Regular, On-Going
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
Employment Type
Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE)
1.0
Salary
$26.14 - $33.09 per hour ($47,579 - $60,222 per annum, 35 hours per week)
Provisional Statement
This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary
The Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University is a small research-intensive campus located in Truro, NS. Offering technical, undergraduate and graduate programs in agriculture, environment and related life and social science disciplines, the Faculty of Agriculture educates future leaders and generates knowledge and innovative solutions for healthy, sustainable societies.
Reporting to the Outdoor Classroom and Landscape Manager, the Landscape Technician will work as part of a team to carry out landscaping tasks, turfgrass maintenance, greenhouse tasks, and nursery duties as well as snow and ice removal.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain campus gardens and greenspaces. Perform all aspects of landscape horticulture in the maintenance of annual, perennial and shrub bed plantings as well as turfgrass maintenance. Assist in all aspects of greenhouse and nursery production.
- Operate and maintain landscape and turf equipment- tractors, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, hand tools, etc.
- Supervise and train student employees in aspects of grounds and landscape maintenance, as well as snow/ice removal from walkways and building entrances.
- Monitor snow/ice conditions to maintain safe walkways and building entrances. Remove ice/ snow on all walkways, staircases and building entrances on campus including plowing, salting/sanding and shoveling.
Note
This position will require work outside of regular office hours, e.g. early morning and late evening work during peak times. Compensation and scheduling will be in accordance with the collective agreement.
Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma in landscape horticulture, landscape design, or horticulture plus a minimum of three years’ relevant experience in the landscape industry (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
- Experience operating and maintaining a range of landscape and turf equipment.
- Strong communication skills with proven ability to work in a team environment
- Demonstrated commitment to safe working practices for self and others as well as strong attention to detail while multi-tasking and working independently.
- Class 5 Nova Scotia Driver’s License, and proven working knowledge of MS Office and Outlook. Current first aid and defensive driving training or completion of same within six months from date of hire.
- Ability to work outdoors including in inclement weather conditions such as heat, dust, cold, rain, snow, and ice, and with the possibility of insect bites or allergic reactions to plants.
- Ability to continuously stand as well as walk, crouch, lift, carry, shovel, weed, plant, etc. for extended periods of time, lift up to 50 pounds and work with loud equipment.
Assets
- Experience training and supervising student employees and volunteer groups.
Job Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s
core competencies, in particular:
- Self-Awareness & Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Integrity
- Service
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration
Non-probationary bargaining unit employees (NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.
If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.
