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Overview Number of Positions: 4 Job Type: Union Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES Division: Parks Maintenance & Forestry Hourly Rate: $36.46 per hour Job Status and Duration: Temporary (T), 6 months Hours of Work: 40 hour workweek / variable hours Location: Williams Parkway Operations Centre Closing Date: 06/05/2026 Notice to Internal Applicants: To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address Primary Function Reporting to the Supervisor, Horticulture, assists in the administration of the contracted weed spray program and uses various means to control insects, diseases, weeds and rodents in parks and on turf, trees and shrubs. Responsibilities Assists with the administration of the contracted weed spray program; informs contractors of areas to be sprayed, oversees work performed; contributes to specifications and variances in conjunction with Foreperson. Schedules City staff to monitor contracted sprays and to post warning signs; records and verifies hours worked. Performs Pest Management i.e. insect and disease control for trees and shrubs, turf weed control and parkland rodent control. Acts on public complaints, recommendations from supervisory and other parks staff. Inspects site, determines ownership, recommends, selects and implements application/control methods and equipment. Informs initiator of follow-up action. Trains employees in safe, effective use of pesticides; prepares course materials, schedules classes; conducts sessions. Fertilizes trees and maintains list of trees requiring fertilizing, calculates rates and amounts to apply, operates sprayer, mixes and injects fertilizer. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of pest management developments, and recommends changes in policies, procedures, or products/equipment. Participates in Chemical Review Committee; provides input regarding chemical-related legislation, recommendations, etc. Assists in the co-ordination of pesticide projects: maintains adequate inventory of pesticides and distributes to staff; schedules projects and estimates requirements for upcoming season. Co-ordinates pesticide exposure testing for staff. Performs snow removal and maintenance; plows, salts and sands, walkways, parking lots, etc. Performs additional similar and related duties as assigned. Education Selection Criteria: Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent Required Experience Over two (2) years and up to four (4) years experience in an urban forestry or horticulture environment Other Skills And Assets Landscape Exterminator Licence from the Ministry of Environment Industrial Vegetation Exterminator Licence for pesticides from the Ministry of Environment A valid non-probationary Ontario class DZ licence Knowledge of common plant diseases, pests and agricultural chemicals. Ability to work outside in all weather conditions Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service Ability to work independently or as part of a team Additional Information This job posting is not for an existing vacancy. It is intended to create a candidate pool for future opportunities or to fill ongoing vacancies. Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria. Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton. Interview Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology. If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the apply now button by ( 06/05/2026 ) and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. 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