Job Description

Work Term: Seasonal Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 44 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years or equivalent experience

Work site environment

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Noisy Outdoors All weather conditions Wet/damp Dusty Hot

Work setting

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Construction company Work in employer's/client's home Urban area Rural area Remote location Various locations Lawn care company Nursery - horticulture Landscape contractor Residential Private company, corporation or industry Private residence Landscape maintenance

Tasks

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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 Write specifications Survey and assess designated sites 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 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 Weed, prune and trim trees and plants Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees Lay sod or seed Cut grass Cart and spread topsoil and other materials Assist with landscape constructions Apply fertilizers Write daily basic progress reports Rake and collect refuse Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment

Apprenticeship training

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Pre-apprenticeship training Level one apprenticeship training Level two apprenticeship training

Landscaping experience

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Residential projects Commercial and/or industrial construction Restoration and preservation projects

Equipment and machinery experience

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Weed trimmer/edger Tractor Small engine equipment Pick-up truck Chain saw Tractor mower

Construction specialization

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Automated irrigation system Fieldstone paths Interlocking brick Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls Retaining walls Rock gardens Stone garden walls

Specialization or experience

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Green economy sector Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

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Landscape design Landscape construction Horticultural consulting Plant knowledge and identification Horticulture

Security and safety

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Bondable Driving record check (abstract) Criminal record check Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

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Own vehicle Valid driver's licence Own transportation Travel expenses paid by employer

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 Hand-eye co-ordination Walking

Own tools/equipment

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Steel-toed safety boots Gloves Mask Cellular phone

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

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Are you available for the advertised start date? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications? What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Green job

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Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Financial benefits

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As per collective agreement Bonus Gasoline paid Gratuities Mileage paid

Other benefits

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Learning/training paid by employer Other benefits Team building opportunities Transportation provided by employer Parking available * Variable or compressed work week