- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Work site environment
OutdoorsAll weather conditions
Tasks
Plan 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 pruningWater and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardensApply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutionsAssess the health of lawnsExamine 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 gardensUtilize hand and power toolsPlant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and treesLay sod or seedClean and maintain equipmentAssist in pruning trees, shrubs and plantsMaintain clean and safe work environmentOperate and maintain landscape maintenance equipmentPerform snow maintenance operations including handling snowmaking and snow removal equipmentOrganize planting of trees, gardens and lawns
Type of product
Power tools
Equipment and machinery experience
Hand tools
Area of specialization
Landscape constructionPlant knowledge and identificationHorticulture
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independentlyAttention to detailRepetitive tasksHandling heavy loadsPhysically demandingCombination of sitting, standing, walkingStanding for extended periodsBending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
ReliabilityTeam player
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?Do you have experience working in this field?
Health benefits
Dental planHealth care plan
