Overview
Languages
English
Education
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No degree, certificate or diploma
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.
The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work site environment
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Outdoors
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Wet/damp
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Dusty
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Hot
Work setting
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Various locations
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Residential
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Horticulture and/or gardening
Responsibilities
Tasks
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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 move trees
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Weed, prune and trim trees and plants
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Repair and maintain equipment
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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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Assist with landscape constructions
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Apply fertilizers
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Rake and collect refuse
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Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
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Weed trimmer/edger
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Sprayer or duster
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Sod cutter
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Small engine equipment
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Roto-tiller
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Tractor mower
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
Transportation/travel information
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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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Physically demanding
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Manual dexterity
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Walking
Own tools/equipment
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Tools
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Safety equipment/gear
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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
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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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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Dependability
Benefits
Other benefits
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Other benefits
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Wellness program
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.