Trades I - Parks - Temporary Full-time Municipality: Township of Langley This posting closed on March 6, 2013 at 4:30 PM Job ID: U021 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Job Description: Join a ???Community of Communities??? ??? the Township of Langley, home to over 100,000 residents, is committed to providing progressive business, housing, and recreational opportunities, while balancing its unique mix of urban growth and rural beauty. A truly fun and beautiful place to work, the Township of Langley offers competitive salaries; excellent benefit packages; municipal pension plan; employee wellness programs; and, opportunities for professional development and career growth. The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a temporary full-time (from approx. April 2, 2013 to approx. September 27, 2013) Trades I - Parks to join our team of professionals in the Engineering Division, Public Works ??? Operations - Roads Department. Reporting to the Superintendant, Engineering Operations, you will be responsible in this unionized position for relating instructions to and assisting with the supervision of a small group of assigned employees; performing a variety of technical tasks in the field of horticulture, maintaining adequate records of activities of assigned areas, answering routine public inquiries and complaints; and performing routine inspections as required. Your education will include high school graduation or equivalent plus recognized certification in Horticulture or Parks Maintenance, plus supervisory training.as well as experience in Horticulture, landscape installation, turf maintenance and a working knowledge of trees, shrubs and plants. Good knowledge of the principles of supervision; considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and materials used in Park construction and maintenance work; and the ability to perform a variety of technical tasks in the field of horticulture requiring the use of some independent judgement in construction and maintenance operation is necessary. A valid BC Class 5 (full-privilege) driver???s license is required. The CUPE rate of pay for this position is $30.25 per hour (2011 rates) plus 12% in lieu of benefits. The hours of work are Monday to Friday 8:00am ??? 4:30pm. If you wish to pursue this exciting career in a growing community, please send your r??sum?? quoting competition file # U021 along with a cover letter and copies of the applicable certificates/designations, in confidence to: Mail or in person: Township of Langley Human Resources Division, 4th Floor 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley, BC V2Y 3J1 Fax #: 604.533.6129 Email: Visit the Careers section of the Township of Langley???s website at tol.ca for information on how to apply The closing date for this competition is by 4:30pm Wednesday, March 6, 2013 We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Web Address: tol.ca Address: Township of Langley 4th Floor Civic Facility 20338 65 Avenue Langley, BC, V2Y 3J1 E-mail: Fax: 604.533.6129 Opening Date: February 25, 2013 08:30 AM Closing Date: March 6, 2013 04:30 PM Back