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Location
Saint John, NBE2M 5Y5
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Work location
On site
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Salary$25.00 to $35.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 60 hours per week
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Terms of employment
Seasonal employmentFull time
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Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift, On call, Flexible hours, To be determined
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Starts as soon as possible
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Benefits:
Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies
2 vacancies
- Source
Job Bank
#3682776
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Other trades certificate or diploma
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Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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Odours
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At heights
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Noisy
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Outdoors
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All weather conditions
Work setting
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Construction company
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Urban area
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Rural area
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Remote location
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Various locations
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Landscape contractor
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Golf course
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Residential
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Private company, corporation or industry
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Municipal government
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation
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Plan the incorporation of landscape structures
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Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
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Manage landscaping projects
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Survey and assess designated sites
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Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
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Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products
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Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions
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Assess the health of lawns
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Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease
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Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens
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Plant and move trees
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Horticulturist Trade Certification
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Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) certification
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Certified Landscape Horticulturist Manager (CLHM)
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Certified Landscape Horticulturist Technician (CLHT)
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Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal Certificate
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
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MS Excel
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MS Outlook
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MS Word
Landscaping experience
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Residential projects
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Commercial and/or industrial construction
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Institutional construction
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Park and recreation sites
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Restoration and preservation projects
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Cemetery or crematorium
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Sports field
Construction specialization
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Fieldstone paths
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Interlocking brick
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Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls
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Retaining walls
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Rock gardens
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Stone garden walls
Area of specialization
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Landscape construction
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Plant knowledge and identification
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Horticulture
Additional information
Security and safety
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Driving record check (abstract)
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Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
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Own vehicle
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Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Ability to work independently
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Attention to detail
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Repetitive tasks
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Handling heavy loads
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Physically demanding
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Manual dexterity
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Ability to distinguish between colours
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Standing for extended periods
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
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Punctuality
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Disability benefits
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Health care plan
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Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
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Bonus
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Group insurance benefits
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Life insurance
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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Learning/training paid by employer
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Team building opportunities
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Parking available