Lakeland College is looking for a skilled and creative Horticultural Technician to join our Grounds team.

If you’re passionate about working outdoors, bringing landscapes to life, and making spaces safe, sustainable, and beautiful year-round, this is the role for you.

Every season offers something different-turf care in the summer, planting and pruning in the fall, snow management in the winter, and planning fresh designs in the spring-making this a truly agile and rewarding position.

Why Join Lakeland?

At Lakeland College, you’ll do more than maintain campus grounds-you’ll help shape a welcoming, inspiring environment for students, staff, and visitors. Here, your work is noticed and appreciated.

We offer:

- A chance to make a visible impact on our vibrant campus environment
- Opportunities for professional growth, training, and development
- Competitive pay and benefits to support your wellbeing
A supportive, team-oriented workplace where collaboration and creativity thrive

Key Responsibilities

- Maintain and enhance campus grounds through seasonal turf care, planting, pruning, and landscape upkeep
- Install, maintain, and repair both hardscapes (paths, patios, retaining walls) and softscapes (gardens, trees, lawns)
- Support snow removal and ice control during winter months




- Contribute to landscape planning and design projects
- Operate equipment safely and assist with daily maintenance and minor mechanical upkeep

Job Requirements

- Diploma in horticulture or a related field
- At least two years of hands-on horticulture experience
- Knowledge of hardscape and softscape installation methods
- Valid Landscape Pesticide Applicators License
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- A positive, team-oriented attitude and leadership ability
- Experience with landscape design and software is an asset

Additional Information

This is a Full-Time Temporary AUPE position within the Grounds Department based at the Lloydminster campus commencing as soon as possible. The current salary range is $48,817 - $61,524 per annum includes a generous benefit package and pension plan.The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

To apply, please submit your resume electronically through our website: www.lakelandcollege.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Horticulture Technician I (Canada)
🏢 Lakeland College
📍 Canada