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, and related off-campus sites. Our integrated team provides excellence in creating and maintaining Western’s facilities, and in serving the community.

Responsibilities

Facilities Management's Landscape Services team is responsible for the maintenance of outdoor areas of campus. Our team members have a wealth of knowledge, experience, education and skill in horticulture and landscape management which they put to work every day ensuring Western continues to be Canada's most beautiful university campus. We are seeking 15 summer students to assist with this work.

General Duties:

• Install, maintain and alter softscape areas: turf, athletic fields, gardens, plant material, trees etc.
• Perform duties associated with reservation requests, special events, delivery of materials, athletic facilities, general campus cleanup, waste collection and diversion, and associated duties

Specific Duties:

• Weeding and mulching of plant beds
• Installation of plant material
• Litter and waste collection
• Mowing and trimming of turf areas
• Utilization of hand-held and walk-behind powered and manual landscape equipment and tools
• Maintenance of the Sherwood Fox Arboretum collection

Qualifications

Education:

• Currently enrolled full-time in post-secondary studies and returning full-time to post-secondary studies in the Fall

Experience:

• Preference will be given to those with previous experience in landscape maintenance and related work

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Previous experience or interest in working outdoors through a range of weather conditions
• Proven attention to detail, efficient and well-organized
• Interest or experience in horticulture or landscape maintenance
• Preferred: knowledge of Western University's campus and the Division of Facilities Management
• Preferred: G Driver's License and clean driver's abstract

Why Western?

Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!

Background Checks

While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory prior to any offer of employment.

Please note, successful applicants will be required to produce a current, clean driving abstract prior to commencing employment.

Affirmation Policy

Western, like many postsecondary institutions in Canada, is moving beyond sole reliance upon Indigenous self-identification in its hiring processes. This is to safeguard against the use of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information in circumstances in which a candidate has made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership. Candidates who are invited for an interview or who are short-listed, and who have made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership for material advantage at Western, including where required or preferred for the position, will be asked to have their declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership affirmed through a relational accountability process, led by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), that is consistent with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. Please contact the OII directly for details on the affirmation processes: https://indigenous.uwo.ca/. The policy can be viewed at: POLICY 1.58 - Affirming Declarations of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership at Western University.

Applying at Western

To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

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:

This position is an existing vacancy. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.