Horticulturist: Seasonal

Job Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Operations Coordinator, the horticulturist is responsible for maintaining the beauty of the site. The successful candidate will demonstrate a combination of relevant experience and training.

Primary Activities

• Propagation (cuttings, seedlings, transplants, division); greenhouse and hotbeds.
• Watering and fertilization of greenhouse and nursery plants.
• Preparation of flowerbeds at the start and end of the season.
• Planting of annuals, perennials, bulbs, shrubs, and trees.
• For all plants: weeding, pruning, soil amendments.
• Pruning of shrubs and trees, branch chipping.
• Planting, pruning, and maintenance of topiary structures (mosaicultures).
• Selection of plants for landscaping.
• Plant health, irrigation (weekdays and weekends), monitoring.
• Inspection and identification of insects and diseases that may harm the plants.
• Autumn-related work, winter closure of facilities.
• Application of occupational health and safety regulations.

Employee Profile

• Knowledge of ornamental plants (trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, etc.), how to cultivate them, and associated tasks.
• College degree or diploma of vocational studies in ornamental horticulture and/or at least two years’ experience in the field and/or equivalent relevant experience and training.
• Experience or basic interest in arboriculture and/or landscaping are major assets.
• Landscape design and execution is an asset.
• Knowledge of or interest in mosaiculture is an asset.
• WHMIS training is an asset.
• Valid class 5 driver’s licence. Tractor driving experience would be an asset.
• Tractor driving experience is an asset.
• Physical ability (able to lift over 50 lbs).
• Love of working outside, alone or with a team.
• Positive and communicative attitude.
• Well-developed sense of teamwork.
• Creative and an eye for a job well done.
• Good judgement, cautious, responsible, and reliable.
• Independent, resourceful, flexible.
• Works safely and prudently.

Employment Conditions

• Job begins March 24, 2025.
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Salary ranges from $28,41 to $30,87 per hour.
• Option to join health insurance plan, dental insurance plan, pension fund.
• Free parking provided.
• Job runs from April to November.
• Unionized job.
• Uniform provided.

About the Commission

Since 1908, the National Battlefields Commission (NBC), an agency of the federal government, has had a mandate to conserve and promote the Battlefields Park. This rallying site par excellence in Québec City includes the Plains of Abraham and Des Braves Park. 

As guardians of this historic urban park and its unique heritage, NBC employees work to make it a welcoming, inspiring, and inclusive space. Many activities (exhibits, special events, commemorative events) are offered to an incredibly diverse clientele from all walks of life.