Horticultural Technician

Important messages

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At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) we are committed to running inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes.

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Work environment

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Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

At PSPC, we are committed to achieving a competent, representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We work hard to create a welcoming, respectful and inclusive workplace through a variety of programs and initiatives. In fact, we have been named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the fifth year in a row and here is a list of some of our diversity and inclusion achievements:
• five diversity networks;
• a Task Force on Anti-racism, Workplace Culture and Equity;
• a national Reconciliation and Indigenous Engagement Unit;
• an Ombudsman for Mental Health (the first such position within the federal public service);
• an Accessibility Office and;
• a Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+) Centre of Expertise.

While many programs and initiatives have already been implemented in line with our commitments to diversity and inclusion, we aim to get better! That's why we invite you to be part of the change by joining an organization where individual differences are recognized, valued and respected. Be part of the solution!

Intent of the process

A pool of partially assessed candidates will be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions, within the Department of Public Services and Procurement Canada, with various language requirements, security requirements and/or tenures.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION

✔ A post-secondary school diploma in a field related to horticulture.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES

✔ Significant* experience in grounds maintenance.
✔ Experience in managing horticultural projects or horticultural service contracts.

*Significant is defined as at least three (3) years of experience.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

✔ Knowledge of horticultural practices and/or procedures related to interior and exterior landscape maintenance.
✔ Knowledge of trends and developments related to horticulture.
✔ Knowledge of federal acts and/or regulations related to horticulture.

ABILITIES

✔ Ability to communicate effectively orally.
✔ Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
✔ Ability to solve problems.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

✔ Initiative
✔ Judgement
✔ Client Service Competency: Level 1

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ASSET KNOWLEDGE

✔ Knowledge of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and best salt management practices.

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates, who, at the time of application, self-declare* as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Members of Visible Minorities.

* We therefore encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity section.

For further details, please refer to the “Other information” section.

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Various security requirements:
✔ Secret, Reliability

✔ Ability and willingness to travel to areas served by the National Capital Area office (may support Northern Canada and remote regions, National portfolios and international locations).

✔ Ability and willingness to work overtime as required.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.