Do you enjoy working outdoors and beautifying our community? If you are interested in maintaining and improving public spaces, the City of Morden invites you to submit your application for the full-time permanent position of Parks Lead in the Parks and Urban Forestry Department.
PARKS AND URBAN FORESTRY – PARKS LEAD
Term: Full-time
Responsibilities:
• Inspect and maintain park asset inventory and infrastructure• Take initiative in the maintenance and improvements of municipal cemeteries
• Maintain and make improvements of park trails
• Take responsibility for turf maintenance, including turf establishment and irrigation systems
• Assist with plans for upgrades and new construction in parks
• Assist the Horticulture program – annual flower program, community gardens
• Assist the Arboriculture program – tree planting and maintenance, tree inventory work
• Provide field supervision and on-site training including safe work practices for seasonal staff
• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of all Parks machinery and equipment
• Work in a team environment and work physically in a public setting.
Qualifications:
• Canadian Playground Inspection Certificate or Provincial equivalent or be willing to obtain• Knowledge of CSA standards for playground equipment
• Knowledge of Parks infrastructure maintenance and renewal
• Knowledge of insects and diseases threatening trees, shrubs, flowers and grasses
• Knowledge of ecological processes, bank stabilization and design
• Pesticide Applicators License or willing to obtain
• Experience and working knowledge sufficient to safely operate motorized equipment (skid steer, small tractor, RTV, truck and trailer)
• Knowledge to safely use hand-held manual and power equipment utilized in tree, turf and horticulture maintenance
• Work experience in the field of Urban Forestry and/or Horticulture is an asset.
• Fluent in English language skills to confidently function with both verbal and written instructions
• Class 5 Drivers License
We appreciate all applications. However, only those considered for interviews will be contacted.
