Technician - Horticulture

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;
• Conduct operational follow-up with contractors responsible for work in the City;
• Perform 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.

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

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 in a pleasant environment.

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.