horticultural technician

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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

- or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

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Outdoors

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All weather conditions

Work setting

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Rural area

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Greenhouse

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Nursery - horticulture

Responsibilities

Tasks

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Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens

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Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products

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Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions

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Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease

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Supervise crew members

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Pick orders and stock

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Operate machines and equipment

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Organize and maintain inventory

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

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Plant knowledge and identification

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Propagation

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Horticulture

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

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Own vehicle

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Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Ability to work independently

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Attention to detail

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Repetitive tasks

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Physically demanding

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Manual dexterity

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Ability to distinguish between colours

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Combination of sitting, standing, walking

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Standing for extended periods

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Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

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Steel-toed safety boots

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Rain gear

Personal suitability

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Efficient interpersonal skills

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Excellent oral communication

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Organized

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Reliability

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Team player

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Punctuality

Benefits

Other benefits

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Free parking available

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Learning/training paid by employer