Landscaper

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Noisy. Outdoors. All weather conditions. Work setting: Various locations. Landscape contractor. Tasks: Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements. Plant and move trees. Tree removal. Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls. Build patios, garden walls and other decorative installations. Landscaping experience: Residential projects. Commercial and/or industrial construction. Park and recreation sites. Sports field. Equipment and machinery experience: Small engine equipment. Skidsteer. Area of work experience: Snow removal. Construction specialization: Fieldstone paths. Interlocking brick. Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls. Retaining walls. Rock gardens. Stone garden walls. Irrigation and drainage. Area of specialization: Landscape construction. 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. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Gloves. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Punctuality. Employment terms options: Early morning. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Workplace information: On the road job. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Other benefits: Parking available. Support for newcomers and refugees: Does not require Canadian work experience. Support for Indigenous people: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers . Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations . Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers . Supports for visible minorities: Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.).