Experience

City of Burnaby

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Foreman Horticulture 1

  • May 2021 - Present

  Reclaiming the heritage Eagles house from the wilds back to a functional and enjoyable asset. Working on improving rain management assets before they transition to horticultural maintenance. Reviewing and assessing all horticultural engineering sites for potential renewal. Implementing pollinator corridors and meadow areas throughout the city

• Foreman 1 Horticulture Department

  • Nov 2015 - May 2021

  Responsible for 3 South roving crews and stationary crews at City Hall and Deer Lake Park. Relief foreman. Still order all plant materials and organize annuals and bulbs. Responsible for monthly safety meetings and other training.

• Sub Foreman Horticulture Department

  • Aug 2010 - Nov 2015

  Responsible for 4 North Burnaby horticulture crews. Relief foreman. Order all plant materials for all 9 areas. Responsible for annual and spring bulb designs. Design major renovations for horticultural areas in the North.Responsible for scheduling regular and safety training for all personnel. Organizes and maintains all nursery plant materials.

• Gardener/ Nursery Grower

  • Aug 1994 - Aug 2010

  Fourteen year of growing production producing 3 crops a year and maintaining a number of accent plants. Maintenance of Burnaby Mountain Park for 2 years. Gardener for South central area (Bonsor Recreation, Royal Oak Stairs, Central Boulevard) for 6 years.

• Labourer

  • May 1992 - Aug 1994

  All landscape maintenance and installation duties, greenhouse worker