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Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Dangerous. Odours. At heights. Noisy. Outdoors. Work setting: Urban area. Various locations. Tasks: Manage landscaping projects. Prepare proposals. Estimate costs. Write specifications. Prepare contracts and tenders. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions. Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease. Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens. Plant and move trees. Tree removal. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification. Arboriculturists Trade Certification. Chemical application certificate or licence. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Excel. MS Outlook. MS Word. Landscaping experience: Residential projects. Area of specialization: Horticultural consulting. Plant knowledge and identification. Transportation/travel information: 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. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Punctuality. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you live near the job location?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Overtime available. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Financial benefits: Bonus. Group insurance benefits.