Gardener

Job Information
Job Title: Gardener
Job Requisition ID: JR86760
Ministry: Infrastructure
Location: Edmonton AB
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: September 16, 2026
Classification: Grounds/Site Operations 2
Salary: $1,961.39 to $2,386.34 bi-weekly ($51,192 - $62,283/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service

Alberta Infrastructure is responsible for delivering about one quarter of the Alberta government’s Capital Plan, which addresses the provincial infrastructure needs of Alberta’s population that support key social programs and services and economic development. 

The Ministry designs, builds, manages, and maintains government-owned and operated facilities, and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that school and hospital infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta’s population. Infrastructure also provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans. 

For more information about Alberta Infrastructure, please visit: http://www.infrastructure.alberta.ca

Role Responsibilities

The Gardener position provides year-round maintenance of the Alberta Legislature Grounds and Government Centre properties. Working alongside and leading summer students, the position plans, plants, and carries out year-round site maintenance of green spaces at the Legislature Grounds, providing clients and visitors with a clean, safe, and visually appealing public environment. Gardeners perform a range of general tasks including flower bed and container design, propagation, pruning, soil remediation and integrated pest management. Winter duties include set up and take-down and maintenance of seasonal displays, snow and ice removal. The work performed helps protect government assets and ensures the Grounds remain functional and well maintained throughout the year.
The primary responsibilities for the Gardener include, but are not limited to:

• Planning, creating, and maintaining the Government Centre grounds utilizing accepted horticultural industry standards while staying within operational timeframes and constraints
• Maintaining safe access throughout the Grounds by responding to seasonal and site conditions
• Supporting the maintenance and operation of Grounds infrastructure and equipment
• Provides support to trades, contractors, and other work groups to assist with maintenance, repair, and operational activities on the Grounds
• Ability to perform physical work outdoors in all weather conditions
The Job Description is provided for Further details on this position. 

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
• Drive for Results – Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives: This level best represents the position as the Groundworker is responsible for organizing and completing assigned maintenance work based on daily priorities, weather conditions, and operational needs.
•  Build Collaborative Environments – Facilitates open communication and leverages team skill: This level best represents the position as the Gardener regularly works with supervisors, groundworkers, maintenance staff, contractors, and event staff to complete assigned work.
• Agility – Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change: This level best represents the position as the Gardener regularly adapts to changing weather conditions, site conditions, and daily priorities.
• Creative Problem Solving – Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight: This level best represents the position as the Groundworker regularly encounters maintenance issues, changing site conditions, and operational challenges.

Qualifications

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Required:
• Some high school education
• Two (2) years experience in Horticulture and/or Landscape Maintenance
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
Equivalency: Related experience or education (e.g. related diploma) may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis.
Assets:
• Certified Journeyperson Landscape Horticulturist or degree in horticulture biology/botany
• Standard First Aid and CPR certification
• Greenhouse/Landscape Pesticide License
• Experience performing grounds maintenance, landscape maintenance, snow and ice control
• Experience operating grounds maintenance equipment, UTV's, power tools, and small machinery
• Ability to perform physical work outdoors in all weather conditions
• WHMIS training
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Notes

This position is a Permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 40, Monday to Friday (7:00am – 3:30pm).
Location: Edmonton AB
Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter and resume summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
Links and information on what we have to offer:
• Working for the Alberta Public Service.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information.
• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply online. Please see Job Application Resources for more information. 
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.
It is also recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Kemi Adebola at Kemi.Adebola@gov.ab.ca