Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Manage landscaping projects
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Prepare conceptual designs
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Estimate costs
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Prepare presentation graphics and drawings
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Survey and assess designated sites
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Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
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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
Experience and specialization
Construction specialization
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Automated irrigation system
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Fieldstone paths
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Interlocking brick
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Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls
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Poured concrete
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Retaining walls
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Rock gardens
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Stone garden walls
Area of specialization
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Landscape design
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Landscape construction
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Plant knowledge and identification
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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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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Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Gloves
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Mask
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Organized
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Team player
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.