Job Description

Duree de l'emploi: Saisonnier Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 40 to 50 hours per week Education: Experience:

Education

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Other trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience

Work site environment

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Outdoors

Work setting

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Garden centre Rural area Greenhouse Remote location Various locations Lawn care company Nursery - horticulture Willing to relocate

Tasks

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Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Horticulturist Trade Certification

Computer and technology knowledge

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MS Outlook MS Word

Landscaping experience

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Residential projects

Specialization or experience

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Green economy sector

Area of specialization

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Landscape construction Horticultural consulting 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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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 Safety glasses/goggles Gloves

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

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Are you available for the advertised start date? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

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2 years to less than 3 years

Green job

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Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

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Health care plan

Financial benefits

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Bonus Gasoline paid

Other benefits

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Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer On-site housing options * Team building opportunities