Under general direction of Supervisor Grounds and Gardens, the Groundsworker is responsible for maintaining the grounds within the entire National Historic Site where Royal Roads University is located. The Groundsworker is primarily responsible for a variety of grounds keeping duties, some of which require basic skills and abilities common to the horticulture trade. At times will be required to work closely with gardeners and perform gardens work as directed. This position delivers grounds services as part of the gardens and service team within the National Heritage Site and promotes customer service and a professional front-door image presented by the University.

The incumbent must be capable of periods of high intensity physical work and have an ability to work flexible hours as required to meet operational needs. The incumbent must have the physical capacity to lift, carry and place heavy loads as a routine requirement of the position. As well, must be able to operate all machinery related to grounds and garden work. Some occasional minor repairs to maintain equipment in operation may be necessary. At times, may be required to meet the operational needs of the university team department including working in extreme weather conditions or assisting with other teams.

Job Requirements

Required:

- Completion of grade 12 from a secondary school or equivalent.
- Possession of a valid Class 5 driver’s license in the Province of B. C.
- 1-year gardening work experience, or completion of horticulture trade certificate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
To be successful in this position, the incumbent must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work in all types of weather conditions.
- Ability to safely operate equipment related to the duties.




- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- General knowledge of protected procedures involved in the work performed.

Preferred:

- Possession of a valid B.C. Pesticide Applicator License.
- Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous

Additional Information

This is a casual on-call position within the CUPE Local 3886 Bargaining Unit. The hourly rate is $24.69, and the university is pleased to offer a percentage of salary in lieu of benefits. The role supports a 7-day-a-week operation. As a casual position, no minimum hours are guaranteed, and shifts are scheduled on an as-needed basis, based on seniority as per the CA. For more information on shift differentials and the CUPE Collective Agreement, please visit the OurPeople website here: https://ourpeople.royalroads.ca/employees/cupe-local-3886 Royal Roads University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our faculty and staff including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note – all postings will close at 10.00 p.m. on the closing date.

While Royal Roads University values all applications we receive, only those candidates shortlisted for further consideration will be contacted. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, you will need to be legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the employment contract. If you require any form of accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us directly at [email protected] attention: Abbi Rogers or (phone hidden) extension 4408 so we can offer you individualized assistance and ensure equity in our recruitment and hiring process. ALL COMPETITIONS WILL CLOSE AT 10.00 P.M. ON THE DATE OF CLOSING

📌 Grounds Worker - Casual/On-Call (Victoria)
🏢 Royal Roads University
📍 Victoria