horticultural technologist

HH LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC; Area B (Westside/Swan Lake/Kalamalka Lake); On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A landscaping service provider in British Columbia is seeking a Seasonal Horticulturist with a strong background in plant care and landscaping. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience along with necessary horticulture certifications. Responsibilities include trimming trees, applying pest treatments, and ensuring plant health. Benefits include health care and mileage expenses covered.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Mileage paid

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years experience required in landscaping.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks efficiently.
• Must hold the required horticulture certifications.

Responsibilities

• Trim trees and care for plants, lawns, and gardens.
• Apply fertilizers and pesticides as needed.
• Diagnose problems and maintain healthy plants.

Skills

Horticultural knowledge

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Attention to detail

Education

Horticulturist Trade Certification

Landscape Gardener Trade Certification

Certified Landscape Horticulturist Technician (CLHT)

Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal Certificate

Job description

Overview

Work Term: Seasonal

Work Language: English

Hours: 40 to 45 hours per week

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

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?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Gasoline paid
• Group insurance benefits
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Other benefits