Role overview

STATUS:Temporary - 24 months

JOB POSTING NUMBER: 2358

SALARY: $58,723.59 to $90,343.97 / year

WORK SCHEDULE:Tuesday to Friday from 8:15 AM to 5:30 PM

WORK MODE: In-person

WORK LOCATION: 1493 Cunard Street

The challenges that await you
2 positions available

The City is looking for two horticulture technicians to support its greening activities and maintenance of outdoor infrastructures. The selected individuals will actively contribute to the quality and sustainability of municipal landscaping.

Position 1 – Monitoring tree planting contracts

Main responsibilities:

Ensure monitoring, follow-up, and quality control of horticultural work carried out under tree planting contracts;
Perform operational follow-up of contractors responsible for work in the City;
Conduct field inspections to verify compliance of work with plans, planting standards, and contractual requirements;
Participate in post-planting follow-up and recommend necessary adjustments;
Contribute to the success and sustainability of greening projects.

Position 2 – Management of sports fields

Main responsibilities:

Perform technical work including research and analysis necessary for planning operations;
Ensure horticultural management of municipal sports fields;
Monitor the quality of surfaces (sports fields);
Participate in inspections, analyses, and planning of maintenance work;
Implement required actions to maintain optimal conditions of play areas.

The ideal profile for us

Hold a college diploma (DEC) in ornamental horticulture;
Have twelve (12) months of relevant experience in the role, as described in the summary above.

Skills

Customer orientation
Openness to diversity
Collaboration
Results orientation
Initiative/autonomy

The benefits of being part of our team

Choosing the City of Laval means working for the third largest city in Quebec on diverse and stimulating mandates. It also means having the opportunity to grow within a human, committed team that enjoys working with pleasure.

For this position, we offer:

4-day work week/33 hours per week, allowing for work-life balance;
Vehicle provided during work hours;
Possibility of remote work during the winter period;
Work location easily accessible with free parking;
Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
Priority access to a CPE daycare.

Only candidates meeting the requirements will be contacted.

The City of Laval is committed to promoting an inclusive and equitable work environment as part of its employment equity program. It recognizes and values diversity in all its forms and invites women, individuals from visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities to apply.

If you require special accommodations to participate in the selection process, please let us know as soon as you receive your invitation.