Overview
Languages
English
Education
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No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
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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All weather conditions
Work setting
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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
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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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
Experience and specialization
Landscaping experience
Construction specialization
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Automated irrigation system
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Rock gardens
Specialization or experience
Area of specialization
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Landscape design
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Plant knowledge and identification
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Horticulture
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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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
Own tools/equipment
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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Reliability
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Team player
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Punctuality
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
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Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Who can apply for this job?
Only apply for 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.