- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week
- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- or equivalent experience
Work site environment
DangerousOdoursAt heightsNoisyOutdoors
Work setting
Urban areaVarious locations
Tasks
Manage landscaping projectsPrepare proposalsEstimate costsWrite specificationsPrepare contracts and tendersWater and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardensApply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutionsExamine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and diseasePlant and maintain private and public lawns and gardensPlant and move treesTree removal
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certificationArboriculturists Trade CertificationChemical application certificate or licence
Computer and technology knowledge
MS ExcelMS OutlookMS Word
Landscaping experience
Residential projects
Area of specialization
Horticultural consultingPlant knowledge and identification
Transportation/travel information
Valid 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 communicationExcellent written communicationFlexibilityOrganizedReliabilityTeam playerPunctuality
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?Do you have experience working in this field?Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?Do you live near the job location?Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?
Employment terms options
MorningDayOvertime available
Health benefits
Dental planHealth care plan
Financial benefits
BonusGroup insurance benefits
Support for persons with disabilities
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilitiesApplies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
