Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work site environment
Work setting
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Construction company
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Various locations
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Landscape contractor
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Manage landscaping projects
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Prepare proposals
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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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Assess the health of lawns
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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 maintain private and public lawns and gardens
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Plant and move trees
Experience and specialization
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
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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Retaining walls
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Rock gardens
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Stone garden walls
Specialization or experience
Area of specialization
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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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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Manual dexterity
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Ability to distinguish between colours
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Standing for extended periods
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
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Tools
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Safety equipment/gear
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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
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
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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Learning/training paid by employer
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On-site amenities
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Team building opportunities
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.