Horticulturist

Position Type: Term

Number of Positions: 1

Start/End Date: May 01, 2026 to October 31, 2026

Job Rate: $33.72

Location:  Fort McMurray, Alberta

CUPE INTERNAL POSTING DATE: March 10, 2026

CUPE INTERNAL CLOSING DATE: March 16, 2026

Requisition #: 2021707

Please Note: The job posting will remain active until the position has been filled. Both internal and external applications are accepted after the above-posted internal closing date.

This position is covered by the terms & conditions of the CUPE 1505 Collective Agreement.

About Us:

Grow with Purpose. Cultivate Beauty. Create Community - Join the RRC Team!

At the Regional Recreation Corporation (RRC), our vision comes to life every day: Together we create community. From vibrant spring flower beds to thoughtfully maintained landscapes, our outdoor spaces inspire people to gather, play, and connect.

We are looking for a Horticulturist who is passionate about plants, sustainability, and creating beautiful outdoor environments. Someone who sees potential in every garden bed, understands the rhythm of the seasons, and takes pride in cultivating landscapes that enhance both nature and the visitor experience at MacDonald Island Park and Miskanaw Golf Club.

If you enjoy working outdoors, nurturing diverse plant collections, and bringing landscapes to life through thoughtful care and creativity, this could be your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

As a Horticulturist, you will:

• Cultivate and maintain vibrant gardens and landscapes that enhance the beauty of MacDonald Island Park and Miskanaw Golf Club

• Support the health and growth of diverse plant collections through sound horticultural practices

• Contribute to sustainable landscape management that benefits both the environment and the community

• Collaborate with a hardworking team that takes pride in the grounds and values shared success

• Bring the RRC’s core values: Safety, Collaboration, Innovation, Sustainability, and Diversity, to life in your work.

At the RRC, our values guide how we care for our spaces, our community, and each other. We are committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, fostering a respectful workplace that reflects the community we serve.

Enjoy meaningful work where your care and creativity help shape the spaces where our community gathers, plays, and connects.

Apply today and help us create community, one garden, one landscape, and one season at a time.

We Offer Great Benefits & Perks – We Take Care of Our People

• Competitive Hourly Wage

• Employee Assistance Program

• Membership Credit

• Team Celebrations

• Recognition Programs incl: Scholarship Program

• Staff Discounts

Your Role

As a member of the Golf & Grounds team, the Horticulturalist performs daily routine horticulture related tasks including watering, pruning, weeding, dead heading and general landscape maintenance. The Horticulturist is responsible for the planting of annuals and perennials in all pots and flower beds around the island. This position is also responsible for the safe application of pesticides to trees, shrubs, ornamental plants and other areas requiring applications. Tree planting and maintenance is an integral part of this position. Landscape design and installation is the responsibility of the horticulturist. Under the direction of the Manager of Golf and Grounds Maintenance this position will also carry out maintenance related tasks such as mowing, garbage pickup, and small hand tool use.  This position will assist the Supervisors and Team Leads of the department with larger projects and applications such as greens aeration, special event setup and sod laying. The Horticulturist will also be responsible for the safe operation of motorized maintenance equipment.

Your Responsibilities

• Responsible for their own safety as well as the safety of those around them.

• Required to follow all health and safety policies as well as job procedures set out by the Regional Recreation Corporation OF Wood Buffalo (RRC).

• Operates electric and gas-powered tools such as line trimmers, backpack blowers and power tools.

• Utilizes landscape, shop, and general maintenance hand tools.

• Maintains planters, shrub beds, trees and all other landscaped areas.

• Determines species and quantity of plants for ornamental areas and flower boxes.

• Selects seeds, plant fertilizer, and disease control chemicals suitable for landscape areas.  

• Performs and supports horticultural practices that encourage overall plant health and soil nutrition, to include sustainable gardening and integrated pest management practices.

• Determines best methods of planting, spraying, cultivating and harvesting.

• Provides winterization for ornamental areas including the cleanup of all plant related materials.

• Distributes pots, baskets and other plant related materials around the island at the beginning of the season.

• Working with the Manager of Golf and Grounds Maintenance plans, and designs landscape elements in golf course and leisure facility setting.

• Recommends improvements on MacDonald Island Park property, including species and location of trees, shrubs, and other ornamental plants.

• Pruning, watering, and planting of shrubs, trees and perennials throughout growing season.

• Provides leadership in horticulture management on the island.

• Maintains records such as IPM, Fertilizer records, chemical records, equipment, material, and plant inventory, etc.

• Assists with ordering plant inventory at the end of the season for the upcoming golf season.

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Education & Experience

• Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Horticulture, landscaping or Plant Science.

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible horticulture experience.

• A combination of education & experience can fulfill the post-secondary education requirement.

• Arborist certification or equivalent is preferred.

• Current Alberta Pesticide Applicator License is an asset.

• Prior experience designing, installing and maintaining landscaping plantings in a park setting.

• Experience with operating small gas engines.

Qualifications:  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Should possess a high level of enthusiasm, be self- motivated and able to work independently and in a group.

• Must be capable of performing demanding physical work.

• Must be able to follow verbal and written directions.

• Working knowledge of tools used in horticulture.

• Ability to safely operate motorized equipment.

• Understanding of agronomy, turf grass management and the rules of golf an asset.

• Basic leadership skills to lead small teams for project work.

 Other Requirements

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Working Conditions

• This position includes heavy lifting of supplies and equipment frequently up to 50 lbs. and performs activities such as bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping throughout shift.

• Must have the manual dexterity to grab, grip, hold, pour, tear, cut, sort and reach.

• Job involves working under variable temperature conditions and noise levels, in indoor and outdoor settings.

• This position requires a flexible schedule including statutory holidays, early morning and weekend work.

• Access to reliable transportation is necessary.

Safety

All employees are responsible and accountable for Regional Recreation Corporation’s health and safety policy. All employees at every level should be familiar with the requirements of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety legislation as it relates to their work processes.

The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies.  These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.  

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue through the selection process will be contacted

The RRC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, equity, and inclusion.   We will gladly provide accommodations upon request for applicants with any barriers and/or disabilities during the recruitment process.  We appreciate all candidates who apply for this position; though only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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