Landscape gardener

Brackenrig Nursery and Maintenance

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work site environment

  • Outdoors
  • All weather conditions

Work setting

  • Garden centre
  • Greenhouse
  • Various locations
  • Lawn care company
  • Nursery – horticulture
  • Landscape contractor

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
  • 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
  • Plant and move trees

Experience and specialization

Landscaping experience

  • Residential projects

Specialization or experience

  • Green economy sector

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Driving record check (abstract)

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Attention to detail
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Physically demanding
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Gloves

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Bonus

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
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