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Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Agriculture, general. Applied horticulture/horticulture operations, general. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Outdoors. Work setting: Various locations. Landscape contractor. Tasks: Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation. Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements. 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 various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions. Assess the health of lawns. Direct crews who maintain the health and appearance of golf courses and their surrounding landscapes. Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens. Area of specialization: Plant knowledge and identification. Security and safety: Driving record check (abstract). Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Attention to detail. Physically demanding. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Reliability. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you live near the job location?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Overtime available. Workplace information: On the road job. Health benefits: Health care plan. Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.