Technician - Horticulture
STATUS: Temporary
JOB POSTING NUMBER: 2358
SALARY: 58,723.59 to 90,343.97 $ / year
WORK SCHEDULE: Tuesday to Friday from 8:15 AM to 5:30 PM
WORK MODE: In-person
WORK LOCATION: 1493 Cunard Street
The City is looking for two horticulture technicians to support its greening activities and maintenance of outdoor infrastructure. The selected individuals will actively contribute to the quality and sustainability of municipal landscaping.
Position 1 – Monitoring Tree Planting Contracts
Main Responsibilities:
- Ensure monitoring, follow-up, and quality control of horticultural work carried out under tree planting contracts;
- Conduct operational follow-up with contractors responsible for work in the City;
- Perform field inspections to verify compliance of work with plans, planting standards, and contractual requirements;
- Participate in post-planting follow-up and recommend necessary adjustments;
- Contribute to the success and sustainability of greening projects.
Position 2 – Management of Sports Fields
Main Responsibilities:
- Perform technical work including research and analysis necessary for planning operations;
- Ensure horticultural management of municipal sports fields;
- Monitor the quality of surfaces (sports fields);
- Participate in inspections, analyses, and planning of maintenance work;
- Implement required actions to maintain optimal conditions of play areas.
- Hold a college diploma (DEC) in ornamental horticulture;
- Have twelve (12) months of relevant experience in the role, as described in the summary above.
- Customer orientation
- Openness to diversity
- Collaboration
- Results orientation
- Initiative/autonomy
Choosing the City of Laval means working for the third largest city in Quebec on diverse and stimulating mandates. It also means having the opportunity to grow within a human, committed team that enjoys working in a pleasant environment.
For this position, we offer:
- 4-day work week schedule allowing for work-life balance;
- Work location easily accessible with free parking;
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
- Priority access to a CPE daycare.
Only candidates meeting the requirements will be contacted.
The City of Laval is committed to promoting an inclusive and equitable work environment as part of its employment equity program. It recognizes and values diversity in all forms and invites women, individuals from visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities to apply.
If you require special accommodations to participate in the selection process, please let us know as soon as you receive your invitation.
