Landscape Technician

Ferguslea Properties is the proud owner and operator of Accora Village, Canada’s largest privately owned rental community. Accora Village is comprised of over 2,400 homes and over 9,000 residents in the west-end of Ottawa. The community is 150 acres of tree lined streets, ideal for people interested in an active and healthy lifestyle.Ferguslea Properties is committed to providing our residents and community with a best-in-class experience.
Landscape Technician (Summer Student)
This a full-time seasonal contract role.
**GENERAL DESCRIPTION**:
Do you have an eye for detail and an enthusiasm for landscaping? Our Landscape Technician (Student) will play an integral role in maintaining the properties and grounds at Accora Village in a safe and efficient manner. Not only will they be ensuring our residents enjoy a beautiful, well-maintained property and outdoor amenities, but they will be a key player in the implementation and regular maintenance of the Landscape Master Plan.
- Regularly watering grass and flowers, raking leaves, and laying sod.
- Planting flowers and shrubs.
- Maintaining soft landscaping by weeding, transplanting cultivating, fertilizing.
- Performing other duties as assigned by the Senior Project Manager & Horticulturalist.
- Driving and operating a light duty landscape vehicle and equipment.
- Setting up vehicles and equipment for use.
- Performing regular site inspections and reporting deficiencies as needed.
- Communicating with residents as needed.
- Performing simple adjustments and loading and unloading equipment onto vehicles.
- Reporting any hazards on site immediately.
- Communicating any safety concerns and ensuring hazards are addressed in a timely manner.

**SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE**:

- Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- Current education or a post-secondary degree in Landscape Horticulture or related field would be considered an asset.
- 1 years’ experience in similar role.
- Must be willing and able to provide a valid and current Criminal Background Check for working with the Vulnerable Sector
- Exemplary verbal and written communications skills.
- Proven ability to follow instructions with a strong attention to detail.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
- Ability to identify and troubleshoot plants, disease and pests, soils and growing mediums.
- Understanding of horticulture practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is a requirement
- A valid class “G2” Ontario driver’s license is required.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**:

- Working in a busy work environment with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to work under any weather conditions and temperatures.
- Occasional overtime may be required to meet deadlines.
- Competing demands may create stress.
- Physical effort is medium.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted is a requirement.
- Off-site travel is mínimal.
- Regular exposure to outdoor conditions.

We've got great perks
When you join Ferguslea Properties in this role, you gain access to:

- Health/ Wellness initiatives.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Use of our recreation centre, fitness amenities, and related programming.
- Community Involvement & philanthropy opportunities.
- Regular Employee engagement opportunities.
- Free parking.
- Opportunities to attend Hockey, football, soccer games & concerts.
- Room for advancement & internal promotions.

At Ferguslea, we are committed to taking every reasonable precaution in the circumstances to protect the health and safety of our employees and residents from the hazard of COVID-19, as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Unless an accommodation under Ontario’s Humans Rights Code is applicable, it is the expectation of the company that all eligible employees are and will remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We will provide accommodations as required by law.