Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience
5 years or more
On the road job
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
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Outdoors
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All weather conditions
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Quiet
Work setting
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Various locations
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Residential
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Private company, corporation or industry
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Manage landscaping projects
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Prepare proposals
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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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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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Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens
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Plant and move trees
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Tree removal
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Landscape Gardener Trade Certification
Experience and specialization
Landscaping experience
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Residential projects
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Commercial and/or industrial construction
Area of specialization
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Landscape design
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Landscape construction
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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)
Transportation/travel information
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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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Standing for extended periods
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
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.