horticulture technician
Posted on May 13, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Dawland Landscape Maintenance Inc.
Job details
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Work site environment: Outdoors. All weather conditions. Work setting: Rural area. Various locations. Residential. Private company, corporation or industry. Landscape maintenance. Tasks: Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning. Survey and assess designated sites. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products. Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions. Assess the health of lawns. Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease. Plan and co-ordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental uses and other purposes. Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens. Plant and move trees. Tree removal. Examine plans, drawings and site layouts. Landscaping experience: Residential projects. Construction specialization: Irrigation and drainage. Area of specialization: Landscape design. Plant knowledge and identification. Horticulture. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Attention to detail. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Punctuality. Time management. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you currently a student?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you live near the job location?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Day. Long term benefits: Maternity and parental benefits. Other benefits: Free parking available.- Location 231 East and West LineNiagara-on-the-Lake, ONL0S 1J0
- Work location On site
- Salary$36.00 to $40.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Long term benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3562894
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- All weather conditions
Work setting
- Rural area
- Various locations
- Residential
- Private company, corporation or industry
- Landscape maintenance
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning
- Survey and assess designated sites
- Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
- Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products
- Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions
- Assess the health of lawns
- Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease
- Plan and co-ordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental uses and other purposes
- Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens
- Plant and move trees
- Tree removal
- Examine plans, drawings and site layouts
Experience and specialization
Landscaping experience
- Residential projects
Construction specialization
- Irrigation and drainage
Area of specialization
- Landscape design
- Plant knowledge and identification
- Horticulture
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Attention to detail
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Punctuality
- Time management
Benefits
Long term benefits
- Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-07-07
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