Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 5 years or more or equivalent experience

Work site environment

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Outdoors All weather conditions Quiet

Tasks

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Plan the incorporation of landscape structures Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning Manage landscaping projects Prepare conceptual designs Survey and assess designated sites Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease Plan and co-ordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental uses and other purposes Plant and move trees Tree removal

Type of crops

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Greenhouse vegetables

Landscaping experience

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Commercial and/or industrial construction Restoration and preservation projects

Technical experience

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Conservation and restoration

Additional sector experience

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Forestry

Area of work experience

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Landscaping

Area of specialization

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Landscape design Landscape construction Plant knowledge and identification Horticulture Nursery or greenhouse Forest biology and ecology

Security and safety

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Bondable Driving record check (abstract) Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

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Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Ability to work independently Attention to detail Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Manual dexterity Ability to distinguish between colours Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

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Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Organized Reliability Team player Punctuality

Screening questions

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Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Other benefits

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On-site housing options * Other benefits