Landscape Horticulturist

Work Term: Seasonal
- Work Language: French
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: College/CEGEP
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

- Outdoors
**Work setting**:

- Construction company
- Work in employer's/client's home
- Urban area
- Rural area
- Various locations
- Landscape contractor
**Tasks**:

- Survey and assess designated sites
- Read and interpret blueprints
- Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
- 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
- Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens
- Plant and move trees
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Horticulturist Trade Certification
- Landscape Gardener Trade Certification
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- MS Excel
- MS Word
**Landscaping experience**:

- Residential projects
- Park and recreation sites
- Restoration and preservation projects
**Construction specialization**:

- Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls
- Rock gardens
**Area of specialization**:

- Landscape construction
- Horticultural consulting
- Plant knowledge and identification
**Security and safety**:

- Driving record check (abstract)
- Criminal record check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

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

- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is your current level of study?
**Green job**:

- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
- Involves supporting green economy sectors
- Requires specialized environmental skills or knowledge
**Other benefits**:

- Variable or compressed work week