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- Job ID #32260: Horticulture Greenhouse Supervisor
- Union: CUPE 1041
- Job Description ID #: A7897
- Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday October 14th, 2026.
- Duration: Up to 18 months
- Vacancy type: This posting is for an existing vacancy
- Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reporting to the Superintendent of Horticulture, as a member of the Forestry and Horticulture management team, the Horticultural Greenhouse Supervisor, will be responsible to plan, coordinate, schedule and supervise Horticulture staff responsible for the operations and maintenance of the Gage Park production greenhouses and publicly accessed tropical house in accordance with applicable legislative and policy requirements. Additionally, as required, provide support to programs including but not limited to horticulture operations and maintenance through the various programs and services within enhanced streetscaping,



general horticultural maintenance, horticultural features and civic properties. The position will contribute to a dynamic team of Horticulture professionals and be responsible for managing the delivery of efficient and effective operations and maintenance for the Forestry and Horticulture Section by ensuring a healthy, productive and safe environment while promoting horticultural best practices.

GENERAL DUTIES

Understand and ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, W.H.M.I.S., various Provincial/Federal Acts and Union Agreements.

Ensure that all employees perform work in accordance with applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures. Ensure that appropriate action is recommended for those employees who do not work in compliance with legislation, policies and procedures.

Understand and ensure compliance with City of Hamilton by-laws.

Ensure that all Horticulture personnel receive adequate and appropriate safety and technical training to ensure that work is performed in an effective, efficient, secure and productive manner.

Ensure that employees are provided with and use the appropriate equipment, material and/or procedures required to perform the assigned duties.

Provide administration and effective cost control of the current and capital and operating budgets through utilization of performance standards, specifications, work procedures, monitoring of cost control reports and statistical data.

Document the activities of the work unit through completion of reports, timecards, absentee forms, vacation scheduling, performance appraisal programs, work schedules and procedures.

Accountable for program performance, including tracking, monitori

📌 Job ID #32260: Horticulture Greenhouse Supervisor (Canada)
🏢 The City of Hamilton
📍 Canada