Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills

Survey and assess designated sites; Prepare presentation graphics and drawings; Prepare conceptual designs; Manage landscaping projects; Build models; Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease; Plant and move trees; Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products; Plan and co-ordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental uses and other purposes; Plan and construct landscaped environments which may include trees, shrubberies, lawns, fences, decks, patios and other landscape structures; Assess the health of lawns

Personal Suitability

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

Landscaping Experience

Park and recreation sites; Sports field; Residential projects; Commercial and/or industrial construction

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Ability to distinguish between colours; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Transportation/Travel Information Valid driver's licence

Work Site Environment Outdoors

Own Tools/Equipment

Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Safety glasses/goggles; Safety vest; Gloves; Ear plugs; Mask

Work Setting Landscape contractor

Area of Specialization

Propagation; Landscape construction; Landscape design; Horticultural consulting; Plant knowledge and identification

Additional Skills

Write specifications; Prepare proposals; Prepare contracts and tenders; Estimate costs; Read and interpret blueprints; Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens

Construction Specialization

Stone garden walls; Rock gardens; Retaining walls; Poured concrete; Interlocking brick; Fieldstone paths

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

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

Horticulturist Trade Certification; Arboriculturists Trade Certification

Education

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

Languages English