Job Description

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

Work site environment

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Outdoors

Tasks

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Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions Assess the health of lawns 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 maintain private and public lawns and gardens Plant and move trees Tree removal

Landscaping experience

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Residential projects

Area of work experience

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Snow removal Plant disease, pest and weed prevention and eradication

Construction specialization

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Automated irrigation system Fieldstone paths Interlocking brick Poured concrete Retaining walls Rock gardens Stone garden walls Irrigation and drainage

Area of specialization

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Plant knowledge and identification Horticulture

Security and safety

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Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

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Own vehicle 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 Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

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Steel-toed safety boots Gloves

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 authorized to work in Canada? Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Are you currently a student? Do you have experience working in this field?

Workplace information

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On the road job

Health benefits

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* Dental plan