Position Type: Regular Full Time (RFT) Closing Date: August 18, 2025 Salary/Wage Range: $37.60 - $39.58 Union: CUPE Local 44 Working for the City of Burlington A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow. We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership. Hours of Work 40 hours per week Department Roads, Parks & Forestry Location This position is required to work in person at the Operations Centre, 3330 Harvester Road, Burlington, Ontario. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands. Position Overview This position reports to the Supervisor of Horticulture and is a working foreperson position. This position will provide guidance to crews regarding procedures, equipment, and work methods, and assists in the planning and scheduling of all resources necessary to carry out horticulture programs. Responsibilities This position will be responsible for: Coordinating, executing, and providing input to horticulture programs, services and/or processes. Instructing, training and orientating staff in all aspects of the job and providing feedback on performance. Auditing and monitoring work progress, reviewing maintenance schedules and performing inspections to ensure standards are met regarding work performed on horticultural assets. Interpreting and providing guidance on planting plans and designs for landscape maintenance and installation of new developments. Investigating and responding to inquiries from the general public, emergency services, as well as other departments, senior management and members of Council. Operating and performing minor maintenance on various types of motor vehicles and equipment. Liaising with and overseeing work of contractors to ensure compliance with health and safety standards and contractual obligations. Working with software and applications that supports all daily activities including work requests, Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports, Hours of Service Tracking, including equipment and personnel time tracking. Complying with requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Highway Traffic Act, Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7, Federal, Provincial and City regulations, policies and procedures. Performing the role of a stand-in Supervisor on occasions when the Supervisor is not available. This may include on-call responsibilities. Requirements You have a diploma in Horticulture and 3 years of related horticulture experience. You also have knowledge and experience with Book 7. You are physically able to perform the required duties of the position and work in all weather conditions. This position requires you to work shifts including weekends, holidays and standby and overtime. Proven experience in the following areas will help you be successful in this role: Staff supervision, including training and monitoring work performance Using computer equipment, corporate software applications and MS office applications. Oral and written communication skills, including the ability to comprehend plans, prepare reports and undertake email correspondence. Effective interpersonal, customer service and problem-solving skills that allow you to manage and respond to issues relating to staff and the public. A valid Class DZ driver’s licence is required with an acceptable driver’s abstract (no more than three (3) driving related convictions or an accumulation of no more than three (3) demerit points in the previous three (3) years prior to the date of hire). Applicants without a DZ license must be willing to obtain a Class DZ license within six months of starting in this position. Additional Information Candidates may be required to demonstrate their qualifications by passing a written, oral and/or practical examination, as part of the recruitment process. Accommodations In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process. Note to Applicants: We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted. Come work with us at the City of Burlington! Why? Ranked as the most livable city in Ontario, and fifth in Canada, Burlington is nestled in the Greater Toronto Area, with the Niagara Escarpment (a UNESCO world biosphere reserve) in our backyard, and Lake Ontario at our front door. Equipped with a team of approximately 1,150 full-time and 1,000 part-time employees, the corporation of the City of Burlington is an innovative, progressive and hybrid workplace dedicated to delivering more than 37 high-quality services to residents. A career at the City boasts: A positive workplace culture built on a set of organizational values, designed by employees. These values guide our behavior and how we work together. A hybrid work model, with remote and flexible work arrangements. A commitment to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization to create a workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work. A focus on service excellence, including high-quality customer experiences, operational performance, and staff engagement. A great pension and benefits package. Collective action to support a climate resilient and low carbon community, implementing actions to become net carbon neutral and prepared for warmer, wetter and wilder weather. Opportunities to continuously learn and grow. These are just some of the reasons to come work with us at the City of Burlington. If you are interested in applying for a job with the city, you must apply online. We no longer accept paper copies of resumes. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the city accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process. We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
