Development Jobs in Arborg, MB

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Outdoors
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Construction company
• Various locations
• Landscape contractor
• Residential

Tasks

• Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation
• Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
• Survey and assess designated sites
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and / or gardens
• Assess the health of lawns
• 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
• Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens
• Plant and move trees

Landscaping experience

• Residential projects
• Commercial and / or industrial construction

Construction specialization

• Automated irrigation system
• Fieldstone paths
• Interlocking brick
• Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls
• Retaining walls
• Rock gardens
• Stone garden walls
• Irrigation and drainage

Area of specialization

• Landscape construction
• Plant knowledge and identification
• Horticulture

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools / equipment

• Safety equipment / gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses / goggles
• Gloves
• Ear plugs
• Mask
• Safety vest
• Rain gear

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities