Overview
Languages
English
Education
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No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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Outdoors
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All weather conditions
Work setting
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Work in employer's/client's home
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Urban area
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Rural area
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Various locations
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Equipment operation
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Construction
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Build models
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Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation
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Plan the incorporation of landscape structures
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Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
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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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Manage landscaping projects
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Prepare conceptual designs
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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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Assess the health of lawns
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Direct crews who maintain the health and appearance of golf courses and their surrounding landscapes
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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
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Tree removal
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Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites
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Project management
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Monitor safety conditions
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Estimate costs and materials
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Participate in staff meetings
Experience and specialization
Landscaping experience
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Residential projects
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Commercial and/or industrial construction
Area of work experience
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Quality control and assurance
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Landscaping
Area of specialization
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Landscape construction
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Plant knowledge and identification
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Horticulture
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Customs services
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
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Own vehicle
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Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Ability to work independently
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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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Manual dexterity
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Ability to distinguish between colours
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Standing for extended periods
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Flexibility
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
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Punctuality
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Leadership
Who can apply for 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