- Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
- Langue de travail: Anglais
- Heures de travail: 40 hours per week
- Education:
- Expérience:
Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
Work site environment
OutdoorsAll weather conditions
Work setting
Work in employer's/client's homeUrban areaRural areaVarious locationsEquipment operationConstruction
Tasks
Build modelsInterpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operationPlan the incorporation of landscape structuresRead blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirementsTrim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruningManage landscaping projectsPrepare conceptual designsSurvey and assess designated sitesWater and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardensApply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care productsAssess the health of lawnsDirect crews who maintain the health and appearance of golf courses and their surrounding landscapesExamine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and diseasePlan and co-ordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental uses and other purposesPlant and maintain private and public lawns and gardensPlant and move treesTree removalSchedule and co-ordinate work on sitesProject managementMonitor safety conditionsEstimate costs and materialsParticipate in staff meetings
Landscaping experience
Residential projectsCommercial and/or industrial construction
Area of work experience
Quality control and assuranceLandscaping
Area of specialization
Landscape constructionPlant knowledge and identificationHorticultureCustoms services
Transportation/travel information
Own vehicleValid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independentlyAttention to detailRepetitive tasksHandling heavy loadsPhysically demandingManual dexterityAbility to distinguish between coloursCombination of sitting, standing, walkingStanding for extended periodsBending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
Client focusEfficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationFlexibilityOrganizedReliabilityTeam playerPunctualityLeadership
Screening questions
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Experience
5 years or more
