Job Opportunity

Position: Horticultural Technician
Employer: Lakeland College
Location: Vermillion, Alberta

Established in 1913, Lakeland College is a place of possibility that serves more than 6,000 students every year at its campuses in Vermilion, Alta., and Lloydminster, Alta./Sask., and through online and off-site programs and courses.

We have a strong tradition of experiential education that emphasizes practical learning. Our students gain practical skills through collaboration with expert faculty and inquisitive peers in dynamic, hands-on environments.

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 dynamic 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

What you will do:

• 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

What you will bring:

• 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

Apply:

https://www.lakelandcollege.ca/about/working-at-lakeland/careers.html

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