Now Hiring: Landscape Technician/General Labourer

The Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg is recruiting for a Landscape Technician/General Labourer (Permanent Full-Time)

Reporting to the Manager of Parks and Naturalized Areas, the Landscape Technician/General Labourer will perform functions in accordance with established operating procedures, departmental and corporate policies, sound horticultural and construction principles and practices, with a focus on quality customer service and continuous improvement processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform horticultural duties, including but not limited to preparation of planting beds, planting and maintaining annual, perennial, shrub and tree beds to current industry standards, and watering
• Repair and maintenance of underground irrigation systems, monitoring automatic controllers/timers, as well as opening and winterizing the systems
• Mowing, line trimming, fertilizing, aerating, rolling, topdressing and over seeding turf where required
• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• Assist with monitoring for disease, blight, pests and make recommendations and implement appropriate treatments on turf areas and plant material
• Execute interlocking brick installations, repairs and maintenance
• Painting and maintaining park benches, picnic tables, etc.
• Perform and record daily circle checks of vehicles and report defects to the Mechanic and or Manager
• Assist with set-up, tear down, and clean-up for special events 
• Performing snow removal and de-icing duties
• Performing interior and exterior building maintenance as assigned
• Complete and hand in daily duty sheets; reporting on variances in daily work plans, vandalism, mechanical difficulties and damage
• Remove and/or flag obstacles hazardous to employees or the public or that interferes with the safe operation of vehicles or equipment, and duly note and report such conditions to a Manager
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must have a 2-year post-secondary certificate or diploma in Horticulture, Forestry or other related field of study and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in Horticulture, or a Grade 12 diploma (or equivalent) and a minimum of 3 years’ of relevant Horticulture experience
• Must possess a Class D driver’s license with Z endorsement in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, and provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment
• Must have knowledge of proper horticultural practices, pest and diseases identification and mitigation, landscape construction and utilizing equipment necessary to perform these tasks
• Certifications in Chainsaw, Fall Arrest Protection & Power Operated Work Platform (Manlift) Operations, and Confined Space Entry is an asset
• A valid Pesticide Exterminator License from the Ministry Of Environment is an asset
• Must possess an understanding of the MTO’s Book 7 for Temporary Conditions
• Must be familiar with and follow all safety policies and procedures
• Must have demonstrated good public relations skills and effective communication skills
• Must be able to work alone with minimal supervision and as part of a team

Employment Level

Full-time

Work Conditions

• This full-time, union position has an hourly rate as described in the current Collective Agreement.
• The 2026 rate of pay is $33.63/hour
• Hours of work include various shifts, including split shifts as required, evenings, weekends and holidays
• This position involves a variety of physical activities including lifting (up to 90lbs), digging, shoveling, raking, climbing ladders, pull starting equipment, operating small and large vehicles and equipment
• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions

Eligibility Statement

We appreciate all applications and expressions of interest however, only those selected for an interview will be acknowledged. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), 2001 S.O. 2001 and will be used solely for the purpose of candidate selection.

Equity Statement

The Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an equitable, inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process and in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarian's with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 will accommodate the needs of applicants. Applicants invited to participate in the recruitment and selection process are asked to inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodations and we will work with you to address your needs.

Applications are accepted until 11:59 p.m. on June 24th, 2026, and will only be accepted via the Town's online application platform.

Our hiring processes do not include the use of artificial intelligence to screen, asses or select applicants.