NURSERY ASSISTANT (BAND LEVEL 6)

Memorial University Botanical Garden

(Contractual Position to March 31, 2026)

DUTIES

• The Nursery Assistant is an integral member of the horticultural team responsible for maintaining the nursery plant collection at the Memorial University Botanical Garden. Under the direct supervision of the Nursery Manager, the Nursery Assistant will assist with the maintenance of the plant collection and maintain a high standard of horticultural excellence. Duties include all principles of plant propagation; site and soil preparation, sowing, planting, transplanting, fertilizing, weeding, pest management, mulching, watering, and pruning; assisting with plant installations; maintaining greenhouses, cold houses and other plant propagation facilities; working with volunteers in various horticultural tasks; maintaining and safely operating a wide range of hand tools and power tools; and performing other related duties as required. The incumbent will be required to operate small and large equipment and vehicles.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience (3-5 years) in propagation and garden maintenance; graduation from an accredited horticultural institution or program; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Experience in tree propagation in a nursery environment is an asset.

SALARY $56,212 – $65,938 per annum (Non- Bargaining)

CLOSING DATE July 18, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. NDT

COMPETITION NO. MUN02861

Please note that we will ONLY accept applications for this position through our website https://www.mun.ca/hr/careers/

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.

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