Island Health·Victoria, British Columbia
Perform gardening and maintenance of lawns and grounds. Maintain flowerbeds, shrubs, parking areas, and sidewalks. Travel between multiple sites as a regular/on-going requirement. Continuously improve quality and safety in accordance with Island Health values and strategic direction
Close Date Location Glengarry Hospital (GLEN) - Victoria, BC V8S 1G7 CA (Primary) Gorge Road Hospital (GRH) - Victoria, BC V9A 1L2 CA Queen Alexandra Centre for Children's Health (QAC) - Victoria, BC V8N 1V7 CA Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site Yes Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement Shift Start Time/End Time As Required/7:30-3:30 Days Off As required Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $27.26 - $27.26 Paid FTE N/A Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS N/A Planned Start Date Jul. 6 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Yes
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to the manager or designate, performs gardening and maintenance of lawns, grounds, flowerbeds, shrubs, parking areas, and sidewalks.
Grade 10 plus one year's recent, related experience (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
Valid Applicator's Certificate.
Valid Class 5 vehicle license.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to organize work.
Physical ability to carry out the duties.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Criminal Record Check required (CRC)
Market context
Gardener II roles in British Columbia typically value practical grounds-maintenance experience, reliable work organization, and candidates who already hold an Applicator’s Certificate and valid Class 5 licence. Competition may be stronger for applicants who can meet the physical demands and communicate effectively in writing and verbally; review the AI-summarized requirements and any listed benefits from the original description to save research time, then confirm credential details before applying.