Overview
Languages
English or French
Education
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Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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At heights
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Outdoors
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All weather conditions
Work setting
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Construction company
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Urban area
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Rural area
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Various locations
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Lawn care company
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Landscape contractor
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Residential
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning
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Manage landscaping projects
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Estimate costs
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Survey and assess designated sites
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Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
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Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products
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Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions
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Assess the health of lawns
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Direct crews who maintain the health and appearance of golf courses and their surrounding landscapes
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Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease
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Plan and co-ordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental uses and other purposes
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Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens
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Plant and move trees
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Tree removal
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Drive trucks to transport materials and well service equipment
Supervision
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Public works maintenance equipment operators
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Horticulturist Trade Certification
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International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification
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Arboriculturists Trade Certification
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Landscape Gardener Trade Certification
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Landscape Architecture Technologist Certificate
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Landscape Architecture Technician Certificate
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Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) certification
Experience and specialization
Landscaping experience
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Residential projects
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Commercial and/or industrial construction
Construction specialization
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Automated irrigation system
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Fieldstone paths
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Interlocking brick
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Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls
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Poured concrete
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Retaining walls
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Rock gardens
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Stone garden walls
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Irrigation and drainage
Area of specialization
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Hydroponic culture
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Horticultural consulting
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Plant knowledge and identification
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Horticulture
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Tree service
Additional information
Security and safety
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Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
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Own vehicle
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Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Ability to work independently
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Attention to detail
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Repetitive tasks
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Handling heavy loads
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Physically demanding
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Ability to distinguish between colours
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Hard hat
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Safety glasses/goggles
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Gloves
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Ear plugs
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Mask
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Safety vest
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Rain gear
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
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Punctuality
Benefits
Financial benefits
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As per collective agreement
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.