Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
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Dangerous
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At heights
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Outdoors
Work setting
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning
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Survey and assess designated sites
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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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Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease
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Tree removal
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Operate chainsaw to fell, delimb and buck trees
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
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Plant knowledge and identification
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Handling heavy loads
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Physically demanding
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Manual dexterity
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Standing for extended periods
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
Personal suitability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
Benefits
Financial benefits
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Group insurance benefits
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Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.