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Lead Landscape Technician
Classification & Regular Hours
Hours per Week: 40
Hourly Rate: $36.63
About Western
Considered Canada's most beautiful University, Western's main campus spans 400 acres of Gothic-style buildings mixed with modern LEED-certified capital structures providing an idyllic environment for our community of scholars. The university is located in London, Canada, a safe, vibrant and welcoming community of more than 350,000 people serving as a regional medical and industrial hub for southwestern Ontario.
About Us
Facilities Management is responsible for the planning, development, engineering, construction, operation, maintenance, and stewardship of all the buildings, infrastructure, sites, and services within Western's campus community. Our integrated team provides excellence in creating and maintaining Western’s facilities and in serving the community. Our vision is to be recognized as the leader in facilities management among research-intensive universities worldwide.
Responsibilities
The Lead Landscape Technician provides leadership and performs labour intensive and skilled work associated with the maintenance, construction, repair, alteration and inspection of campus landscape and facilities utilizing supplied vehicles, equipment and associated tools.
Qualifications
Education:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- Demonstrated engagement in leadership and professional development
- Maintain, at minimum, a valid Ontario G Driver’s License
- Maintain a current First Aid Certificate including CPR where required
- Completion of two of the following certifications/designations:
- Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) Certified Landscape Horticulturalist Technician (CLHT)
- Certified Arborist
- Completion of the Specialist High Skills Major – Horticulture and Landscaping (as part of previously completed Ontario Secondary School Diploma)
- Diploma or Degree in Landscape or Horticulture
- Fusion Landscape Professional Certification (through Landscape Ontario)
- Horticultural Technician Certificate of Qualification
- Heavy Equipment Operator Certification
- Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) Certified Grounds Technician (CGT)
- Snow and Ice Management Association (SIMA) Advanced Snow Manager (ASM) Designation
- Turf Managers Short Course Certificate or Horticulture Certificate through University of Guelph Open Education
Experience:
- Within the last 10 years:
- At least 3 years continuous experience working within a landscape environment performing summer and winter landscape maintenance/installation including snow and ice management
- At least 3 years of continuous experience in a large and complex environment such as a commercial, industrial, or institutional setting:
- Operating loading equipment, such as skid steers and tractors
- Operating various types of turf maintenance equipment
- Prior experience leading a team is preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Comprehensive knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to landscape services
- In-depth understanding of tools, equipment, principles, materials, and terminology associated with landscape services
- Basic understanding of other positions within Facilities Management with which the role interacts with
- Comprehensive knowledge in the current versions of all applicable legislation, regulations, codes and standards
- Comprehensive understanding of hydraulic, power take-off (PTO) and mechanically driven implements and attachments
- Knowledgeable in the operation of landscape vehicles and equipment including battery electric units
- Effectively communicate with customers, contractors, suppliers, and members of the broader campus community
- Investigate, identify, analyze and document information in written or electronic form and resolve problems
- Lift and transport materials, bend, excavate, climb and reach repetitively
- Meet physical demands of the role
- Work well in a team environment as well as autonomously with minimal supervision
- Work in confined spaces or in areas containing designated substances found within OH&S Act as required
- Perform tasks in emergency situations
- Interpret and work from electronic/written operation instruction sheets as well as mechanical electrical and geographical drawings/maps and produce quick-sketch working diagrams
- Comprehensive electronic, oral and written communication skills
- Listen fully and respond courteously to instructions, questions and comments
- Establish a rapport with customers, leaders and peers
- Dependable and co-operative
- Ability to interact with others in positive ways which develop mutual understanding, respect and productive relationships
- Organize and order work materials, tools, and support staff in the shop and on the job site
- Direct and schedule work flow, staff and equipment
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and coach employees to meet high performance standards, while working effectively as a member of the team
- Instruct and encourage superior staff performance
- Identify and lead the implementation of continuous improvement activities
- Identify, analyze, and document performance metrics
Union Statement
Western welcomes applications from all qualified individuals; however, it is the university's policy to give first consideration to qualified CUPE 2361 applicants.
Background Checks
Please note, successful applicants may be required to produce current record check(s) (e.g. vulnerable sector, criminal record and police information) from a police service prior to commencing employment.
Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.
Please Note:
Interested applicants are asked to visit: https://recruit.uwo.ca for further information and to apply online referencing job #40780 by 11:59PM on September 30, 2025.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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