Overview
Languages
English
Education
College/CEGEP
or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Noisy
Outdoors
All weather conditions
Work setting
Construction company
Rural area
Greenhouse
Remote location
Various locations
Lawn care company
Nursery - horticulture
Willing to relocate
Landscape contractor
Residential
Private company, corporation or industry
Responsibilities
Tasks
Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation
Plan the incorporation of landscape structures
Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning
Manage landscaping projects
Prepare proposals
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
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
DynaSCAPE
Landscaping experience
Residential projects
Commercial and/or industrial construction
Institutional construction
Park and recreation sites
Restoration and preservation projects
Cemetery or crematorium
Sports field
Area of work experience
Snow removal
Construction specialization
Automated irrigation system
Interlocking brick
Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls
Retaining walls
Rock gardens
Stone garden walls
Irrigation and drainage
Specialization or experience
Green economy sector
Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Area of specialization
Landscape design
Landscape construction
Horticultural consulting
Plant knowledge and identification
Propagation
Horticulture
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Punctuality
Benefits
Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Life insurance
Other benefits
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
On-site recreation and activities
Team building opportunities
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)
Support for Indigenous people
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
Supports for visible minorities
Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
a Canadian citizen
a permanent resident of Canada
a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply
By email
What you must include in your application:
Cover letter
Answers to the following screening questions:
Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you live near the job location?
What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:
References attesting experience