Supervisor, Horticulture

City of Brampton•Union, NJ

20h•$102,784 - $115,632

About The Position

The Supervisor, Horticulture reports to the Manager Forestry and Horticulture and leads the City’s Horticultural Services staff and operations. The role plans and coordinates schedules, recruits, trains, evaluates and supervises staff, including union and non-union employees and Horticultural Forepersons. It directs the horticulture crew’s maintenance of floral and plant material and displays throughout the City, making efficient use of staff, equipment and materials across work involving small trees, shrub beds, annual and perennial flowerbeds, landscape construction and special displays. The Supervisor develops organizational practices, annual plans, goals and Standard Operating Procedures to support creative, sustainable and timely horticultural services. The role contributes horticultural expertise to planning and field work; supports corporate initiatives; works with other departments and community groups; and oversees customer service, contractor performance, plant-material acceptance, budgets and compliance with applicable legislation, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The position is full-time, regular, with a 40-hour work week, located at Teramoto. The hiring salary range is $102,784 to $115,632 per annum.

Requirements

Degree or diploma in Horticulture or Landscape Technology.
At least 5–7 years of practical experience in the urban horticultural field.
3–5 years of experience supervising staff performing horticulture work.
Experience in a unionized environment.
Landscape Pesticide License.
Valid Ontario G Driver’s Licence.
Ability to interpret landscape drawings and ensure horticultural elements are applied appropriately.
Extensive knowledge of horticulture equipment and plant materials and their proper use.
Proficiency in greenhouse operations and indoor plant-material care.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of computer use and operation, including MS Office.
Excellent customer service and public-relations skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate schedules, recruit, train, evaluate and supervise Horticultural Services staff.
Provide leadership and direction to union and non-union staff, including supervising and guiding Horticultural Forepersons.
Direct the general operations of the horticulture crew and maintenance of floral and plant material and displays throughout the City.
Ensure efficient use of manpower, equipment and materials for horticultural services, including work on small trees, shrub beds, annual and perennial flowerbeds, landscape construction and special displays.
Develop organizational practices that support a creative and sustainable horticultural section.
Work with other staff and departments to promote the City at special venues; participate in designing and creating unique floral sites and developing a viable greenhouse operation.
Build relationships with community interest groups and act as a horticultural resource to the community.
Coordinate short- and long-term activities of horticulture staff and forepersons to deliver expected service levels.
Oversee customer service requirements, address complex issues and ensure prompt, accurate responses to internal and external inquiries.
Provide input and technical expertise on plant-material use and maintenance during planning and field work.
Coordinate corporate horticultural initiatives, including the Flower City Strategy, Communities in Bloom, Canada Blooms and the Integrated Pest Management Program, and ensure quality results.
Develop and implement annual plans, goals and Standard Operating Procedures for consistent, timely completion of work.
Ensure compliance with federal, provincial and municipal legislative requirements, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Inspect plant material installed by private contractors and grant or deny acceptance.
Attend meetings and participate in committees requiring horticultural expertise.
Promote staff development and motivation to support efficiency and growth.
Direct and supervise contractors, including preparing and enforcing contract specifications, analyzing performance and approving payment.
Interpret landscape drawings.
Maintain open communication through regular verbal and written reports on crew status.
Assist with operating and capital budget preparation for horticulture; investigate, prepare and justify expansion or growth packages for budget proposals.
Ensure current techniques, procedures and equipment are used to complete tasks safely and efficiently.