Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills

Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease; Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions; Plant and move trees

Personal Suitability

Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Reliability; Organized

Computer and Technology Knowledge MS Excel; MS Word; MS Outlook

Work Location Information Various locations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Ability to distinguish between colours; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Transportation/Travel Information Valid driver's licence

Work Site Environment Outdoors

Security and Safety Driving record check (abstract)

Work Setting Landscape contractor

Area of Specialization

Tree service; Horticultural consulting; Plant knowledge and identification

Additional Skills

Write specifications; Prepare proposals; Estimate costs; Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens

Experience Experience an asset

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Horticulturist Trade Certification; Chemical application certificate or licence; International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 yearsor equivalent experience

Languages English