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Do you have a passion for horticulture, extensive knowledge of native plant species, and a desire to contribute to the enhancement of Edmonton's green spaces? Are you a skilled leader with a knack for plant care and a commitment to sustainable practices? If so, then you might be a perfect fit for our Gardener position in the City Operations department!
As a Gardener with the City of Edmonton's Old Man Creek Nursery, you will be responsible for propagating a wide variety of trees, shrubs and native plants; gathering seed and cuttings, and maintaining propagation stock for use in City planting initiatives. You will use your extensive knowledge of the growth and maintenance needs of nursery plant material to raise plants, mentor other Nursery staff, and continually improve on our work in the production of landscape plants.
What will you do?
- Work with Nursery leadership and internal clients to develop and implement production plans for trees, native shrubs, and native forbs
- Apply Integrated Pest Management principles to monitor the health of plants, identify pests and diseases, and recommend appropriate control measures
- Mentor and train staff on horticultural and nursery greenhouse procedures including propagation, planting, pruning, and watering techniques
- Collaborate and participate with Nursery staff, Urban Forestry leaders, and other departments on plant production projects and initiatives
- Maintain accurate records of plant health, treatments, inventories, propagation results, and other relevant information
- Demonstrate applied skills and provide field-level training to Nursery staff
- Assist with other related operational work at the nursery including operation of equipment, pruning, irrigation maintenance and repair, and application of herbicides
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