Languages English or French

Education College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

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

Landscape Architecture Technologist Certificate; Horticulturist Trade Certification; Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) certification; Landscape Architecture Technician Certificate

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

Construction Specialization

Stone garden walls; Rock gardens; Retaining walls; Poured concrete; Interlocking brick; Fieldstone paths; Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls; Automated irrigation system

Additional Skills

Write specifications; Prepare proposals; Prepare contracts and tenders; Estimate costs; Read and interpret blueprints

Area of Specialization

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

Work Setting

Lawn care company; Landscape contractor; Construction company

Security and Safety Driving record check (abstract)

Own Tools/Equipment

Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Safety glasses/goggles

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

Work Location Information Urban area

Computer and Technology Knowledge

Adobe Photoshop; MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; MS Word; AutoCAD; SketchUp

Landscaping Experience Residential projects

Personal Suitability

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

Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills

Survey and assess designated sites; Prepare presentation graphics and drawings; Prepare conceptual designs; Manage landscaping projects; 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