Landscape gardener | LMIA approved

Tobermory; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Terra Nostra Gardens in Vancouver, BC invites applications for a Landscape gardener who is self-motivated and has good interpersonal skills. The candidate will start as soon as possible. It is a permanent, full-time position with LMIA approval.

The role requires surveying sites, reading blueprints, caring for plants, and planning landscapes. English fluency, reliability, and teamwork are essential for success in this outdoor role.

Qualifications

• Fluent English language is required.
• High school graduation or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of related industry experience preferred.
• Candidate should be client focused.
• Excellent oral communication skills are required.
• Reliable and punctual; a good team player.
• Willing to work long hours outdoors.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Survey and evaluate designated sites.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Water and care for plants, lawns, and gardens.
• Apply treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injections.
• Assess health of lawns.
• Inspect trees and shrubs for problems and diseases.
• Plan and coordinate growth and use of plants for landscaping and ornamental purposes.
• Plan and construct landscaped environments with trees, shrubs, lawns, fences, decks, patios and other structures.
• Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens.
• Plant and move trees.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent oral communication

Client focused

Reliable

Team player

Punctual

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Terra Nostra Gardens based in Vancouver, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Landscape gardener who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The position of Landscape gardener has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).

Employer Name: Terra Nostra Gardens
Position: Landscape gardener
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $23.70 hourly / 35 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Vancouver, BC

• The candidate must survey and evaluate designated sites.
• The candidate must be able to read and interpret blueprints.
• The candidate must water and care for plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
• The candidate must apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions.
• The candidate must assess the health of lawns.
• The candidate will be responsible for inspecting trees and shrubs to identify problems and diseases.
• The candidate must plan and coordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental purposes, and other purposes.
• The candidate must plan and construct landscaped environments that may include trees, shrubberies, lawns, fences, decks, patios, and other landscape structures.
• The candidate must plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens.
• The candidate must plant and move trees.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent experience.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate should be client focused.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate must be punctual.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must work in all weather conditions.

Work setting

• The candidate must work in an urban area.
• The candidate will be required to work in various locations.
• The candidate must be able to work as a landscape contractor.
• The candidate must work in a residential setting.
• One aspect of the job is gardening and/or horticulture.

Experience and specialization

Landscaping experience

• The candidate must have landscaping experience for residential projects.

Type of industry experience

• The candidate must have experience in organic and specialty chemical products.

Area of specialization

• The candidate must be skilled in plant knowledge and identification.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.