- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Work site environment
DangerousAt heightsOutdoors
Work setting
Various locations
Tasks
Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruningSurvey and assess designated sitesApply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care productsApply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutionsExamine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and diseaseTree removalOperate chainsaw to fell, delimb and buck trees
Area of specialization
Plant knowledge and identification
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detailHandling heavy loadsPhysically demandingManual dexterityCombination of sitting, standing, walkingStanding for extended periodsBending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationOrganizedReliabilityTeam player
Workplace information
On the road job
Financial benefits
Group insurance benefitsRegistered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week