Staff - Union
CUPE 116
CUPE 116 Salaried - SubHead Trades 2 - Ldscape Tech2
SubHead Trades 2- Landscape Tech 2
Soft Landscape | Municipal Services | Facilities
$7,186.00 - $7,666.00 CAD Monthly
July 21, 2026
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
Ongoing
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Job Description Summary
The Sub-Head Landscape Technologist is responsible for specific areas of maintenance for all hard/soft outdoor surfaces for the University of British Columbia Point Grey Campus. The Sub-Head Landscape Technologist performs horticultural tasks as well as skilled soft/hard landscape practices such as design, construction, pruning, nursery work, propagation, pesticide and chemical application.
Supervises, organizes, directs and participates in duties normally carried out by Landscape Technologist and labourers; deals with on-site problems and maintains work, material and time records as necessary. Works from oral and written instructions, work orders, drawings and specifications.
Organizational Status
Reports to the Municipal Manager. Receives direction and instructions from the Head Landscape Technologist, directs work of Landscape Technologist, Labourers and or Apprentices.
Work Performed
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Estimates materials, equipment, tools and manpower to complete work assigned; initiates action for and requests and/or obtains materials as necessary.
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Is responsible for safely, directing and coordinating the work of Landscape Technologist, labourers, and apprentices engaged in new soft/hard landscape construction projects, nursery and greenhouse, and maintaining of campus grounds as a whole.
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Performs routine maintenance in all types of horticultural situations or may have a specific field of expertise, (e.g. Irrigation, playing field maintenance, landscape installation, tree maintenance).
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Performs most or all specialized grounds keeping tasks. This may include design, soft/hard landscape construction, on a small or large scale, pruning of trees and shrubs, propagation of plant material, pesticide and chemical applications, turf installations, asphalt and concrete paver installation and maintenance.
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Assigns work to Landscape Technologist, labourers, apprentices, and supervises the quality of their work. Maintains time and work records of workers; may be required to maintain a store of equipment and materials required for work. Some general office work may be required.
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Participates in the training of Landscape Technologists, Apprentices and Labourers.
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Evaluates planting beds, trees, lawns, specialty plantings and soil conditions to determine plant health, soil fertility and the general condition of the campus landscape. Reports findings to Head Landscape Technologists and makes a joint determination of the correct courses of action for proper care. May be responsible for special collections areas such as the Rose Garden or specialized landscapes such as C.K. Choi Building or the Asian Garden
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Operates or is able to operate and safely demonstrate most or all standard power equipment (e.g. walk behind mowers, line trimmers,) required in soft/hard landscape activities. In addition may drive a truck and uses specialty equipment such as large chain saws, power-spraying equipment, riding mowers, tractors, bobcat, high lift, tree climbing equipment, and other equipment needed for specialized tasks. Carries out routine minor maintenance on small equipment and reports faulty equipment to the Head or mechanic.
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May design, install and maintain landscape drainage, sprinkling and irrigation systems excluding piping from the main water line to the backflow prevention device. Maintains irrigation, and landscape drainage as-built documentation.
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Acquires materials and equipment as required for the job in co-ordination with Head and with Stores or the Tool Crib.
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Assists in the preparation of estimates for clients and the department and gives input for reports to the department.
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Works in the Nursery in areas of maintenance, propagation, pruning and spraying and assists in maintaining inventories.
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Keeps written records of fertilizer and pesticide use as necessary for documentation for the government, department and the University. Keeps daily records for future reference.
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Communicates to the clients about our intentions and considers client needs in order to establish a good working environment and to provide knowledge wherever possible.
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Takes all required training to perform the job safely and is to be familiar with safety procedures and policies of the University. (Uses an I.P.M. program and Pest Management Plans, as well as W.H.M.I.S. and M.S.D.S. sheets). Ensure that all work is carried out in a correct and safe manner and follows safe procedures. This includes pre-job evaluation of equipment needed; hazard assessment and assuring that W.C.B. and U.B.C. policies and procedures are followed.
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Performs work in coordination with other trades, including programs such as power line vegetation management.
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Acts upon service requests and delegates to the crew after coordinating with Head Landscape Technologist.
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Carries out any related duties necessary in keeping with the requirements and qualifications of the job.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Errors could have an adverse effect on plant health, which could directly impact the appearance of the campus landscape. There are significant safety issues regarding the proper use of machinery related to landscape activities, the pruning of trees and the proper application of pesticides.
Supervision Received
Reports to the Manager of Municipal Services and works under general supervision from the Head Landscape Technologists and from written or oral instructions, blue prints, drawings and service requests.
Supervision Given
Organizes, allocates and supervises the work of assigned crew of Landscape Technologists, Apprentices and Labourers. Works with other trades to coordinate related tasks. Communicates with outside contractors to cooperate on certain projects.
Minimum Qualifications
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BC Landscape Horticulture Red Seal certification
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BC Pesticide Applicator’s Certificate
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Class 5 BC driver’s license
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5 years of related experience in Landscape Horticulture, grounds maintenance, or a comparable field
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
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Arborist Qualification (ISA, Skilled Trades BC)
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Experience with commercial irrigation systems
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Experience in Supervision and Leadership
