Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work site environment
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Noisy
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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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Remote location
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Various locations
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Lawn care company
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Relocation costs not covered by employer
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Landscape contractor
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Residential
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Hotel, motel, resort
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Private company, corporation or industry
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Municipal government
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Build models
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Manage landscaping projects
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Prepare proposals
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Estimate costs
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Write specifications
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Survey and assess designated sites
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Read and interpret blueprints
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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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Plan and construct landscaped environments which may include trees, shrubberies, lawns, fences, decks, patios and other landscape structures
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Plant and move trees
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Horticulturist Trade Certification
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Landscape Architecture Technician Certificate
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
Landscaping experience
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Residential projects
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Commercial and/or industrial construction
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Institutional construction
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Park and recreation sites
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Restoration and preservation projects
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Sports field
Area of work experience
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Snow removal
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Community service organization
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University or college
Area of specialization
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Landscape design
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Landscape construction
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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
Additional information
Security and safety
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Driving record check (abstract)
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Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Physically demanding
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Manual dexterity
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
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Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
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Commission
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Gratuities
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Group insurance benefits
Other benefits
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Learning/training paid by employer
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Team building opportunities
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Parking available
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
- Newcomers to Canada
- Mature workers
- Visible minorities
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.