Ville : Toronto

Catégorie : Other

Industrie : Professional Services

Employeur : BGIS

Who are we?

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 7,200 globally, we focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients’ businesses.

Through our shared values, we focus on building a sustainable future, diversity and belonging, and providing continuous learning and development.

Summer Student - Landscaper

BGIS at Parc Downsview Park is hiring Seasonal Parks Workers in Horticulture for Spring-Summer 2022. We are looking for highly motivated individuals who have a passion for working outdoors, an ability to work in a team environment, and a strong interest in the development and maintenance of green spaces.

Start date: May 2022

End date: August 2022

Location: On-site, Toronto

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and install ornamental gardens and seasonal planters, which includes watering, weeding, deadheading, and pruning

• Assist in the restoration of a 2-acre perennial garden bed

• Park sanitation

• Provide staff support for outdoor events and stewardship activities

• Additional tasks in other areas of park operations arise occasionally (ie. turf care, urban orchard, urban arboriculture & forestry, park infrastructure)

Qualifications

• Must have a current knowledge of the Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act

• Ability to work daily from 7:00AM to 3:30PM, including evening and weekend shifts as required

• Previous park labour or related experiences would be considered an asset

Competencies

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Ability to deal with the public using tact and courtesy

• A team player that embraces a collaborative approach to problem solving

• Ability to work independently

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