horticultural technician

3 days ago


Ottawa, Canada Dr. Landscape Inc. Full time

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work site environment

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Noisy

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Outdoors

Work setting

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Work in employer's/client's home

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Garden centre

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Urban area

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Rural area

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Remote location

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Various locations

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Lawn care company

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Nursery - horticulture

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Relocation costs not covered by employer

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Landscape contractor

Responsibilities

Tasks

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Write specifications

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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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Assess the health of lawns

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Direct crews who maintain the health and appearance of golf courses and their surrounding landscapes

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Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease

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Plan and co-ordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental uses and other purposes

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Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens

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Plant and move trees

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Horticulturist Trade Certification

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Arboriculturists Trade Certification

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Landscape Gardener Trade Certification

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Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) certification

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

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MS Excel

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MS Outlook

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MS Word

Landscaping experience

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Residential projects

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Restoration and preservation projects

Area of specialization

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Landscape construction

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Horticultural consulting

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Plant knowledge and identification

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Propagation

Additional information

Security and safety

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Driving record check (abstract)

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Eligible for professional liability insurance

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Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

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Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Attention to detail

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Repetitive tasks

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Handling heavy loads

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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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Safety equipment/gear

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Steel-toed safety boots

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Hard hat

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Safety glasses/goggles

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Gloves

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Ear plugs

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Mask

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Safety vest

Personal suitability

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Client focus

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Efficient interpersonal skills

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Excellent oral communication

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Excellent written communication

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Flexibility

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Organized

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Reliability

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Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

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Other benefits



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