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Groundskeeper/Gardener
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Closing: 2025-04-28

Groundskeeper/Gardener

Reference number: RCM25J-020977-000214
Selection process number: 24-RCM-EA-T-REG-GROUNDS-135572
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Grounds Unit, Depot Division - Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan
*Applicants are encouraged to apply ONLY if they are able to relocate or commute to the advertised location of work.
GL-MAN-07 - SP-MAL-07
$31.24 to $33.95 per hour

For further information on the organization, please visit Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Closing date: 28 April 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Applications will be accepted online only. Please apply online at www.canada.ca/government-jobs. If you have a disability that prevents you from applying on-line please contact the hiring manager as identified on this poster.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. We ask that you indicate your preference in your application.

The RCMP is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the four Employment Equity groups: women, Aboriginal Peoples, persons with disabilities, or members of visible minority groups. You will find the self-declaration form within the online job application.

Work environment

WHO ARE WE?

The RCMP is Canada’s national police service. In addition to Regular Members (police officers), the RCMP hires public service employees and civilian employees to carry out crucial operational and administrative functions.

Depot Division is home to the Cadet Training Program and National Law Enforcement Training. Employees of Depot play an important role contributing to the training of future RCMP members.
Saskatchewan RCMP is committed to providing the most efficient and effective policing services possible. Employees of Saskatchewan RCMP work in a wide variety of areas to support officers at all levels of policing and play a critical role in delivering services to our communities – including at 80 detachments across the province.

The RCMP is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society and providing a safe and barrier-free workplace.

WHO ARE YOU?

A career with the Saskatchewan RCMP may be right for you if you…

• Want to make a difference by engaging in meaningful work
• Thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing work environment
• Want to acquire new skills and knowledge through career development opportunities

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Attractive compensation package:
o Fair wage
o Health/dental plans and a great pension plan
o Flexible working arrangements, vacation, medical and other types of leave to
achieve work-life balance

• Continuous learning and advancement:
o Access to various provincial and national employee networks
o Access to internal Virtual and in-person courses, conferences and workshops
o On-the-job training, in the form of coaching and mentoring

• Access to amenities:
o Worry-free parking and easy access to public transportion (for positions in Regina)
o Indoor/outdoor gyms and fitness equipment, swimming pool, outdoor rink and
Learning Resource Centre at Depot (for positions in Regina)
o Affordable meals prepared by Red Seal Chefs at the Depot Divisional Mess (for
positions in Regina)

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be created and used to staff full-time indeterminate and term positions.

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Experience within the last 10-years in the operation of a skid steer Bobcat S590 or similar model

Experience within the last 10-years in the operation of a tractor John Deere 6430 or similar model

Experience within the last 10-years in the operation of a front-end loader Case 621 or similar model

Experience operating small equipment such as riding garden tractors, riding lawn mowers, push lawn mowers, chain saws, or weed whippers

Experience tending to a lawn, flower bed or garden in the outdoors or in a greenhouse

Experience of the operation and maintenance of heavy mobile equipment

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Successful completion of a training program that includes all of the elements set out in Table 14.1 of O-1.1 Reg 1 Occupational Health and Safety, 1996.

Successful completion of the Pesticide Applicator Course in Landscape offered by Saskatchewan Polytechnic and hold a valid pesticide applicator licence issued under the Pest Control Products (Sask) Act.

Successful completion of the Pesticide Applicator Course in Greenhouse offered by Saskatchewan Polytechnic and hold a valid pesticide applicator licence issued under the Pest Control Products (Sask) Act.

Degree equivalency

Experience in the operation of a road grader Volvo 720B or similar model

Experience in greenhouse operations

Willing and able to lift and carry objects (maximum of 25 kilograms/55 pounds)

Willing and able to work in varying weather conditions including; snow, rain, heat and cold

Willing and able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), in accordance with safety rules

Willing and able to be available to be on standby, to work shift work, work overtime on short notice, and work evenings and/or weekends

Willing and able to attend all training as required

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of all-weather road and sidewalk maintenance in highly populated areas by pedestrians and vehicular traffic

Knowledge of safety procedures and practices involved in the operation of large equipment

Knowledge to detect vehicular malfunctions for repairs

Ability to lift and move objects, materials and equipment in a safe and proper manner

Oral Communication

Prioritizing

Working Effectively with Others

Thinking things through

Showing Initiative and Being Action Oriented

Demonstrating integrity and respect

Dependability

Conditions of employment

Security Clearance: RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status

Possession of a valid Canadian Driver’s Licence equivalent to a Saskatchewan Class 3 Driver’s Licence with “A” Endorsement within two years from date of appointment

Successful completion of the Pesticide Applicator Course in Landscape offered by Saskatchewan Polytechnic and hold a valid pesticide applicator licence issued under the Pest Control Products (Sask) Act within two years from date of appointment

Successful completion of the Pesticide Applicator Course in Greenhouse offered by Saskatchewan Polytechnic and hold a valid pesticide applicator licence issued under the Pest Control Products (Sask) Act within two years from date of appointment

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

Provide concrete examples related to the experience:
•Choose examples that illustrate a high degree of complexity and difficulty and have sufficient impact to allow you to illustrate the extent and depth of your experience.
•Examples should include the date or period when the situation occurred, the context, your role and the outcome.
•If you have talked about an experience within a team, separate your role from that of others.

*Applicants are encouraged to apply ONLY if they are able to relocate or commute to the advertised location of work.

The successful candidate will be required to provide original documentation of proof of Canadian Citizenship or permanent resident status prior to appointment. Other candidates may also be asked to provide this documentation at various stages in the selection process. The following documents will be accepted as proof: Provincial or territorial birth certificate; Naturalization certificates (issued prior to Jan. 1, 1947); Registration of Birth Abroad certificates (issued between Jan. 1, 1947 and Feb. 14, 1977); Certificates of Retention; Citizenship certificates; Permanent resident card.

Testing/interviews will be conducted at the location of the employer's choice.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Candidates may be required to pay for all assessment and travel expenses.

Volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach, or use of asset qualifications may be used. If you meet any of the asset qualifications (other qualifications), please be sure to provide detailed responses in the screening questionnaire

The successful applicant will have to obtain an RCMP security clearance. The process also requires a Security/Reliability Interview, a field investigation in matters of credit/finances, education, employment, references, on-line activities, alcohol and/or drug use, etc.

Successful applicant is required to work in Regina, Saskatchewan. Telework or alternate work locations will not be an option.

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.


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