Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?; Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?; Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?; Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?; Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?

Other benefits

Free parking available; Learning/training paid by employer; Team building opportunities

Long term benefits Group insurance benefits

Financial benefits Mileage paid

Health benefits Health care plan; Dental plan

Workplace information On the road job

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; 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

Landscaping Experience

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

Computer and Technology Knowledge

Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Photoshop; MS Access; MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; MS Word; AutoCAD; MS Outlook; SketchUp; MS Project

Work Location Information

Work in employer's/client's home; Urban area; Various locations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Transportation/Travel Information Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence

Work Site Environment Outdoors

Own Tools/Equipment

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

Security and Safety

Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check

Work Setting

Lawn care company; Landscape contractor; Construction company

Area of Specialization

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; Interlocking brick; Fieldstone paths; Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls; Automated irrigation system

Financial benefits Mileage paid

Long term benefits Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

Free parking available, Learning/training paid by employer, Team building opportunities

Health benefits Health care plan, Dental plan

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

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

Landscape Architecture Technologist Certificate; Horticulturist Trade Certification; Chemical application certificate or licence; Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) certification; Landscape Gardener Trade Certification; Landscape Architecture Technician Certificate

Education

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

On the road job

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Languages English