About this role
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Work site environment: Outdoors. All weather conditions. Work setting: Rural area. Various locations. Residential. Private company, corporation or industry. Landscape maintenance. Tasks: Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning. Survey and assess designated sites. 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. Examine plans, drawings and site layouts. Landscaping experience: Residential projects. Construction specialization: Irrigation and drainage. Area of specialization: Landscape design. Plant knowledge and identification. Horticulture. 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. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Punctuality. Time management. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you currently a student?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you live near the job location?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Day. Long term benefits: Maternity and parental benefits. Other benefits: Free parking available.