Horticulturalist

The Glencoe Club is a private, family-oriented sports and social club located in the Elbow Park neighbourhood of Calgary, Alberta. Our members can train and play in our leading edge sports and recreation facilities; grow and excel in our vast array of programs; enjoy our specialist services; dine in our first-class restaurants; and create life long memories with family and friends.

If you are genuinely passionate about our vision to be our members’ second home, providing excellence in all that we do, have a proven track record for creating exceptional experiences through your interactions and champion our values of respect, wellness, integrity, relationships, caring and innovation we want to hear from you.

The Glencoe Club is currently seeking a Seasonal Full Time Horticulturalist to provide services that enhance the users’ enjoyment in the grounds areas of the Club. As a Horticulturalist you will provide a clean and safe environment and by providing assistance in the areas of grounds and facility maintenance throughout the Club.

Responsibilities:

Outdoor Grounds Maintenance

• Planters are to be clean and well-maintained.
• Fertilize as requested.
• Water plants as requested.
• Report damage or wear and tear of outdoor structures when noted
• Remove any garbage from within the hedge, gardens, and grounds.

Garden flowers, shrubs, and trees

• Water gardens, trees, and planters
• Assist with spring and summer planting
• Remove broken/torn or dry leaves and deadhead flowers.
• Replace plants as necessary.
• Remove weeds.
• Contribute to long term grounds planning through research, feedback and collaboration.

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• The ability to stand/walk/crouch/kneel for long periods
• Willingness to work outdoors
• Capable of lifting 5-10lbs on repetitive basis
• Willingness and ability to learn plant designations (weed vs. desirable)
• Working knowledge of general garden hand tools (trowel, shovel, rake, etc.)

Why choose us:

• An inclusive and diverse working environment highlighted by creativity and collaboration, featuring top industry leaders
• Numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth including training and development
• Delicious, fulsome employee meals prepared daily
• Employee referral program that rewards the additional talent you bring
• Numerous employee recognition programs to reward you for your incredible efforts

Additional Details:

Please note that this position is partially funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program. To be considered eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be aged between 15 and 30 years old on the start date of the job
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)
• Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada
• International students and other temporary residents of Canada are not eligible

This is a seasonal full time position that reports to the Facilities Manager. The successful candidate may be required to work a variety of shifts including weekdays, evenings, weekends and holidays, so a flexible schedule is required. The applicant will be required to wear (supplied) PPE—safety footwear, gloves, and safety glasses depending on the task.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a background check as well as Respect in the Workplace certification prior to commencing employment.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their cover letter and resume to [email protected] by Monday, May 20.

Additional information about The Glencoe Club and offerings can be found at our website: www.glencoe.org.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working for the Glencoe, although only short-listed candidates will be contacted directly.