horticulturist

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Landscape contractor

Tasks

• Manage landscaping projects
• Survey and assess designated sites
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and / or gardens
• Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products
• Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions
• Assess the health of lawns
• Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease
• Plant and move trees
• Tree removal

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Horticulturist Trade Certification

Landscaping experience

• Residential projects

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• 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
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Workplace information

• On the road job

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available