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Summer Intern ‑ Botanical Garden Unit

Posted by Stephanie Rogers on February 11, 2016 in News

Employer:    Dalhousie University; Faculty of Agriculture Campus
Botanical Garden Unit, Department of Environmental Sciences
Duties:    Duties will include providing a learning opportunity in:
all aspects of grounds maintenance
mowing; spring clean-up; pruning; planting; transplanting; landscape
construction; machinery maintenance; and other related duties as required. 

Qualifications:
Must be enrolled as a student for 2015-2016.
Experience in landscaping an asset.
Ability to work flexible hours.
Own wet gear and safety boots required.
Experience with ground maintenance machinery an asset.
Current First Aid, WHMIS and OH&S training will be considered assets.
Valid Nova Scotia’s driver’s license and valid certification in Defensive Driving.

Hours:    35 hours/week; full time hours
Duration:    April 25 - August 26, 2016
Wage:    As per the Dal Student Pay Scale
Application Deadline:    February 29, 2016
Contact:    Darwin Carr, Department of Environmental Sciences, e-mail: darwin.carr@dal.ca
To apply:    Submit resume (including 3 references) and cover letter to:

Darwin Carr

Botanical Garden Unit, Environmental Sciences Dept.
Dalhousie University, Agricultural Campus
PO Box 550
Truro, Nova Scotia  B2N 5E3
Fax: (902) 893-1404  E-mail: darwin.carr@dal.ca

Submissions must be received by mail or delivery by 4:30 P.M. or by fax or e-mail by midnight on the closing date.