Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 35 to 50 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: Experience an asset

Work site environment

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Outdoors Wet/damp Noisy Odours Cold/refrigerated Dusty Hot

Work setting

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Landscape contractor Various locations Landscape maintenance

Tasks

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Assist with landscape constructions Tie and secure plants Weed, prune and trim trees and plants Cut grass Rake and collect refuse Remove litter and garbage Cart and spread topsoil and other materials Lay sod or seed Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees Apply fertilizers Write daily basic progress reports Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment Tree removal

Equipment and machinery experience

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Chain saw Front end loader Pick-up truck Roto-tiller Small engine equipment Sprayer or duster Tractor Tractor mower Weed trimmer/edger

Area of work experience

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Snow removal Landscaping

Security and safety

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Criminal record check Driving record check (abstract) Child Abuse Registry check

Transportation/travel information

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Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Manual dexterity Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination Ability to distinguish between colours Combination of sitting, standing, walking Walking Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

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Steel-toed safety boots Rain gear

Personal suitability

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Client focus Dependability Flexibility Organized Reliability Team player Punctuality Creativity Hardworking Maturity

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?

Health benefits

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Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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Pension plan

Other benefits

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Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer

Support for youths

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Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for Indigenous people

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* Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations