Job Description

• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment

At heights Noisy Outdoors

Work setting

Construction company Urban area Various locations Landscape contractor

Tasks

Manage landscaping projects Prepare proposals Estimate costs Survey and assess designated sites Read and interpret blueprints Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens Plant and move trees

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification Arboriculturists Trade Certification

Landscaping experience

Residential projects Commercial and/or industrial construction Park and recreation sites

Area of specialization

Horticultural consulting Plant knowledge and identification

Security and safety

Bondable Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

Own vehicle Valid driver\'s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Manual dexterity Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

Client focus Excellent oral communication Organized Reliability Team player

Green job

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes Involves supporting green economy sectors Requires specialized environmental skills or knowledge

Health benefits

Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

Life insurance

Other benefits

Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer Paid time off (volunteering or personal days) Team building opportunities