Horticulture Assistant

Horticulture Assistant

Casual Full-time - Multiple Vacancies

• Barrie, Ontario

Apply Now Posting Number :   CC-26-02

Job Type : Casual Full-time, Up to 8 Months (April - November), Union

Salary Range : $26.84 to $32.13 per hour Posted : Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Application Deadline : Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 11 : 59 pm The Opportunity The Parks and Forestry Branch is part of the City of Barrie’s Operations Department. The Branch is responsible for the management, maintenance, and ongoing care of over 3,100 acres of waterfront, parkland and open space including 127 parks and 145 kilometers of trails. Services include horticulture displays and maintenance, turf management, shoreline maintenance, maintenance of parks amenities such as playgrounds, play courts, picnic shelters, and spray pads, waste collection, landscape construction, City's outdoor rink program, greenhouse operations, trails maintenance, and winter snow removal operations. Under the general guidance and direction of the Horticulture Foreperson, the Horticulture Assistant is responsible for performing daily horticultural operational, maintenance, inspection, and repair activities for the horticultural displays and adjacent grounds, Arboretum, and green spaces located within the City's parks, waterfront, and open spaces. Additionally, this position assists in performing greenhouse horticultural activities, including the propagation of plants. Lastly, this position provides operational support to various community / recreational activities or special events. Overall, this position plays an integral role in the maintenance and upkeep of the City's parks, waterfront, and open spaces to provide an environment that is safe, clean, attractive and suitable for residents and visitors. Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job Corporate Culture : Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community. Equally important to what we do is how we do it - your actions reflect our core accountabilities of Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, and Service Excellence, which define how we work together to succeed. Education (degree / diploma / certifications)

Don’t meet the credentials as outlined but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City’s Education Equivalency Procedure to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at www.barrie.ca / government-news / jobs

Experience

Knowledge / Skill / Ability

Demonstrated ability to : exert effort to lift, push, pull, or carry objects for short and long periods of time

generate ideas, conclusions, or solutions utilizing prescribed resources

interact effectively and courteously with all levels of staff and contacts

maintain a high standard of public relations at all times

perform in a manner which is consistent with corporate goals, vision, mission, and values

run, operate, maneuver, navigate, or drive vehicles or mechanized equipment

work collaboratively in a group setting to achieve desired objectives, goals, and / or outcomes

work independently with minimum supervision

Conditions of Employment