College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Work site environment
Outdoors
All weather conditions
Work setting
Golf course
Tasks
Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation
Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning
Manage landscaping projects
Prepare conceptual designs
Prepare proposals
Estimate costs
Survey and assess designated sites
Prepare contracts and tenders
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
Direct crews who maintain the health and appearance of golf courses and their surrounding landscapes
Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease
Tree removal
Area of specialization
Horticulture
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Repetitive tasks
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Punctuality
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Health benefits
Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Bonus
Life insurance
Other benefits
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
Other benefits
Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
Team building opportunities
Support for newcomers and refugees
Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for Indigenous people
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
