About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Dangerous. Noisy. Outdoors. All weather conditions. Work setting: Various locations. Landscape contractor. Tasks: Plan and co-ordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental uses and other purposes. Tree removal. Dig ditches and trenches. Build patios, garden walls and other decorative installations. Level earth to fine grade specifications. Landscaping experience: Residential projects. Commercial and/or industrial construction. Institutional construction. Park and recreation sites. Cemetery or crematorium. Sports field. Construction specialization: Fieldstone paths. Interlocking brick. Retaining walls. Rock gardens. Stone garden walls. Area of specialization: Landscape construction. 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. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Gloves. Personal suitability: Organized. Reliability. Team player. Punctuality. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Workplace information: On the road job. Financial benefits: Bonus. Other benefits: Other benefits. Support for newcomers and refugees: Does not require Canadian work experience.