Languages English or French

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience

Operating Systems and Software DynaSCAPE

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

Horticulturist Trade Certification; Chemical application certificate or licence; Arboriculturists Trade Certification; Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) certification; Landscape Gardener Trade Certification; International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification

Experience 1 year to less than 2 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

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

Area of Specialization

Propagation; Horticultural consulting; Plant knowledge and identification

Work Setting

Lawn care company; Landscape contractor; Nursery - horticulture

Security and Safety

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

Own Tools/Equipment

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

Work Site Environment Outdoors

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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Work Location Information Various locations

Computer and Technology Knowledge MS Excel; MS Word; AutoCAD; SketchUp

Landscaping Experience

Residential projects; Commercial and/or industrial construction

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Client focus

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; 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