Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Experience: 5 years or more

Work site environment

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Dangerous Odours Noisy Outdoors All weather conditions

Work setting

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Golf course Equipment operation

Tasks

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Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements 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 Prepare proposals Estimate costs Write specifications Survey and assess designated sites Prepare contracts and tenders Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens 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 Assess the health of lawns Direct crews who maintain the health and appearance of golf courses and their surrounding landscapes 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 Exercise to maintain physical ability and physical fitness

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Chemical application certificate or licence

Computer and technology knowledge

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MS Excel MS Outlook MS Word

Landscaping experience

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Park and recreation sites Restoration and preservation projects Sports field

Equipment and machinery experience

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Power mowers

Area of work experience

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Snow removal

Civil engineering experience

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Drainage and irrigation system

Construction specialization

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Automated irrigation system Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls Irrigation and drainage

Specialization or experience

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Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

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Landscape construction Plant knowledge and identification

Security and safety

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Bondable Criminal record check

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 Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

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Steel-toed safety boots Hard hat Safety glasses/goggles Gloves Ear plugs Mask Safety vest Rain gear

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? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

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Early morning Evening Shift Morning

Employment terms options

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Night On call Day Weekend Overtime required Overtime available

Health benefits

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Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits

Other benefits

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Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer

Support for Veterans

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

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Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers * Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers