Green Facility Gardener & Landscaper

The Raptors is a birds of prey and falconry organization dedicated to raising awareness for birds of prey and promoting conservation. For more background information on us and the work we do, visit www.the-raptors.com

We are looking for a Green Facility Gardener & Landscaper to join our team! This position would be based at our visitor centre in Duncan, BC., and duties would include:

• Maintaining gardens and wild plant spaces throughout the facility, for the health of the plants, visitor aesthetics, and in alignment with facility conservation goals.
• Cultivating food production plants.
• Facility landscaping and associated maintenance.
• Assistance in the development and implementation of conservation projects around the facility (native plant displays, pollinator gardens, etc.)
• Invasive plant removal

We pride ourselves on a working environment that is built on open communication, respect and passion for our amazing ecosystems and the ideal candidate would embody these values to fit in with our close-knit team of biologists and bird enthusiasts.

The ideal candidate would have:

• Professional gardening and/or landscaping experience
• Post-secondary education in a relevant field
• Adaptability to a variety of work and tasks
• Physical capability to work outdoors in all weather and perform all necessary tasks
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently, and set and accomplish their own goals
• Passion for conservation and the environment.

This is a third-party funded position, and as such candidates must:

• Be 30 years of age or less
• Be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or person with refugee status.

This is a full-time, seasonal summer position. Wages start at $18/hour, dependent on experience.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to diversity. We are happy to consider applications from all backgrounds, even if your experience isn't a perfect match for the above criteria. Tell us why you would be an awesome member of our team!

Please submit resume and cover letter to jobs@the-raptors.com