Job Description

Duree de l'emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 35 to 60 hours per week Education: Experience:

Education

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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Work site environment

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Noisy Outdoors

Work setting

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Work in employer's/client's home Garden centre Urban area Rural area Remote location Various locations Lawn care company Nursery - horticulture Relocation costs not covered by employer Landscape contractor

Tasks

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Write specifications 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Horticulturist Trade Certification Arboriculturists Trade Certification Landscape Gardener Trade Certification Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) certification

Computer and technology knowledge

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MS Excel MS Outlook MS Word

Landscaping experience

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Residential projects Restoration and preservation projects

Area of specialization

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Landscape construction Horticultural consulting Plant knowledge and identification Propagation

Security and safety

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Driving record check (abstract) Eligible for professional liability insurance Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

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Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Experience

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3 years to less than 5 years

Other benefits

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* Other benefits