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; Direct crews who maintain the health and appearance of golf courses and their surrounding landscapes; 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; Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens; 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

Restoration and preservation projects; Residential projects

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

Work Location Information

Rural area; Work in employer's/client's home; Urban area; Remote location; Various locations; Relocation costs not covered by employer

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; Noisy

Own Tools/Equipment

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

Security and Safety

Driving record check (abstract); Eligible for professional liability insurance; Criminal record check

Work Setting

Lawn care company; Landscape contractor; Garden centre; Nursery - horticulture

Area of Specialization

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

Additional Skills

Write specifications; Read and interpret blueprints; Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

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

Horticulturist Trade Certification; Arboriculturists Trade Certification; Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) certification; Landscape Gardener Trade Certification

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Languages English