Pl sql developer Jobs in Grande Prairie, AB

Job Description

Reporting to the Supervisor, Recreation Infrastructure, this position is responsible for the creation, coordination and implementation of the County of Grande Prairie’s Greenspace Maintenance Plan. The Plan encompasses greens space maintenance for subdivisions, hamlets, County facilities and cemeteries. This position includes supervising a seasonal Greenspace Labourer – Plant Maintenance position and manual labour during the summer season and also provides winter snow clearing at various County facilities. Physical work represents approximately 70% of the position, the other 30% being administrative work to support this role.

Greenspace Maintenance and Seasonal Supervision [approximately 55% of job function]

• Keep current on landscape and horticultural trends to ensure that County greenspace procedures follow current best practices.
• Manage the Greenspace operating budget in a fiscally responsible manner
• Actively participate and physically contribute to the landscaping, plant maintenance, trimming, pruning, tree watering and other general tasks alongside seasonal personnel. Moderate physical labour and effort is required.
• Supervise and track relevant data and ensure the efficient implementation of the current Greenspace Maintenance Plan

Winter Responsibilities [approximately 20% of job function]

• During the winter months, operate equipment to perform snow clearing on County property including trails, under the responsibilities of the Recreation and Culture Department as directed by the Supervisor, Recreation Infrastructure
• Winter snow clearing duties include manual labour and the operation of relevant equipment, including fleet maintenance as directed
• Receive applications, coordinate site inspections and ensure ongoing compliance for seasonal Neighbourhood Ice Surfaces, with assistance from the Sportsplex Lead Hand.

Administrative Responsibilities [approximately 20%] of job function]

• Anticipate equipment/planning/constructing requirements and make recommendations to the Director when developing the budget and purchasing the necessary items.
• Assist the Director with developing annual budgets and managing budget areas designated by the Director.
• Hire and coordinate landscape contractors for projects beyond the scope of internal groundskeeping capabilities

Inter Department Responsibilities [approximately 5% of job function]

• Coordinate with the Supervisor, Recreation Infrastructure to ensure that participating Communities in Bloom. Provide Transportation and Utilities with direction and input on developer landscape drawings before construction, as required
• Provide input as required to communities that access the K12 Community Beautification Initiatives policy

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a current a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driver’s abstract
• Professional certification in landscaping design & maintenance/horticulture or another related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in the landscaping/groundskeeping field
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a leadership/supervisory role
• Extensive knowledge of landscaping plants and practices
• Best practices for germination and maintenance of grass
• Best practices for high performance sports field maintenance
• Annual and perennial plants that succeed in Zone 2
• Best practices for type and application of fertilizer and pesticide

Additional Information

Term Length: This is a 8-month contract position, with a possibility of extension. Potential start date will be end of May 2026.

Work Schedule:

This position works Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 4:30 pm for 40 hours per week, with occassional overtime.

Hourly Pay: $39.40 to $42.92 per hour.

This posting will be open until April 30, 2026 until 11.59 pm Mountain Time.

As part of the County of Grande Prairie’s commitment to provide a safe and healthy workplace, we encourage and support a scent-free environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. We do not accept applications sent via email.

The County of Grande Prairie recognizes and values the principles of fair hiring practices. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact hr@countygp.ab.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.

• This posting may be used for future vacancies or to fill more than one position
• This posting may be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.

Please note that once your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If we require any additional information we will contact you. Due to the volume of applications received we can only answer questions at the interview stage.