Government of Canada - Western
horticulture specialist
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Job Description
- Req#: 44169463
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- Outdoors
- All weather conditions
- Construction company
- Remote location
- Various locations
- Residential
- Private company, corporation or industry
- Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning
- 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 maintain private and public lawns and gardens
- Plant and move trees
- Horticulturist Trade Certification
- Landscape Gardener Trade Certification
- Certified Landscape Horticulturist Technician (CLHT)
- Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal Certificate
- Chemical application certificate or licence
- Residential projects
- Horticultural consulting
- Plant knowledge and identification
- Horticulture
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- 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
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Rain gear
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Punctuality
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
- Bonus
- Gasoline paid
- Group insurance benefits
- Mileage paid
About the company
Overview
Languages
English
Education
Experience
5 years or more
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
Work setting
Responsibilities
Tasks
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Experience and specialization
Landscaping experience
Area of specialization
Additional information
Security and safety
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Own tools/equipment
Personal suitability
Benefits
Health benefits
Financial benefits
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