horticulture technician

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year. or equivalent experience. Asset languages: Spanish; Castilian. Work site environment: Outdoors. All weather conditions. Work setting: Rural area. Greenhouse. Nursery - horticulture. Tasks: 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. Supervise crew members. Pick orders and stock. Operate machines and equipment. Organize and maintain inventory. Area of specialization: Plant knowledge and identification. Propagation. Horticulture. Transportation/travel information: Own vehicle. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Attention to detail. Repetitive tasks. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Ability to distinguish between colours. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Rain gear. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Punctuality. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you live near the job location?. Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. Employment terms options: Day. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer.