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Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. All weather conditions. Work setting: Various locations. Lawn care company. Landscape contractor. Private company, corporation or industry. Landscape maintenance. Tasks: 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. 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. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Horticulturist Trade Certification. Landscape Gardener Trade Certification. Certified Landscape Horticulturist Technician (CLHT). Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal Certificate. Landscaping experience: Residential projects. Area of specialization: Horticultural consulting. Plant knowledge and identification. Horticulture. Security and safety: Bondable. 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. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Own tools/equipment: Rain gear. Personal suitability: Client focus. Excellent oral 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?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. 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?. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Bonus. Gasoline paid. Group insurance benefits. Mileage paid. Other benefits: Other benefits.