Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
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
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Noisy
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Outdoors
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All weather conditions
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Wet/damp
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Dusty
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Hot
Work setting
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Construction company
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Urban area
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Rural area
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Various locations
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Lawn care company
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Landscape contractor
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Residential
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Private company, corporation or industry
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Landscape maintenance
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Commercial
Responsibilities
Tasks
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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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Manage landscaping projects
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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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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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Weed, prune and trim trees and plants
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Remove litter and garbage
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Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees
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Lay sod or seed
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Cut grass
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Cart and spread topsoil and other materials
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Build patios, garden walls and other decorative installations
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Assist with landscape constructions
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Write daily basic progress reports
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Rake and collect refuse
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Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment
Experience and specialization
Landscaping experience
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Residential projects
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Commercial and/or industrial construction
Equipment and machinery experience
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Weed trimmer/edger
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Sod cutter
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Small engine equipment
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Saws
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Pick-up truck
Area of work experience
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
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Irrigation and drainage
Area of specialization
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Landscape design
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Landscape construction
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Plant knowledge and identification
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Lawn care
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Fences
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Decks
Equipment
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Small tractors (lawn/snow removal attachments)
Additional information
Security and safety
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Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
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Own vehicle
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Valid driver's licence
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Own transportation
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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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
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Walking
Own tools/equipment
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Hard hat
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Safety glasses/goggles
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Gloves
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Cellular phone
Personal suitability
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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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Dependability
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Creativity
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Hardworking
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.