Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On the road job
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
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
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Outdoors
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All weather conditions
Work setting
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Remote location
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Relocation costs not covered by employer
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Willing to relocate
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Residential
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Private company, corporation or industry
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Build models
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Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation
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Plan the incorporation of landscape structures
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Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
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Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning
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Read and interpret blueprints
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Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products
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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
Experience and specialization
Landscaping experience
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Residential projects
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Commercial and/or industrial construction
Construction specialization
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Automated irrigation system
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Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls
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Stone garden walls
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Irrigation and drainage
Specialization or experience
Area of specialization
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Landscape construction
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Plant knowledge and identification
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Horticulture
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
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Own vehicle
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Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Ability to work independently
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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
Personal suitability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
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Punctuality
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.