Job opportunity
Landscaping Technician
KLon Services Ltd.
Qualifications
Education: College/CEGEP or equivalent experience
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work Site
On‑site work only – no remote option.
Environment: Noisy, outdoors, all weather conditions.
Setting: Construction company, rural area, greenhouse, remote location, various locations, landscaping construction company, nursery – horticulture, landscape contractor, residential, private company/corporation or industry.
Own tools: Steel‑toed safety boots.
Valid driver’s licence required.
Responsibilities
Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation.
Plan the incorporation of landscape structures.
Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objectives such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning.
Manage landscaping projects.
Prepare proposals.
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.
Plant and move trees.
Tree removal.
Experience and Specialization
Computer and technology knowledge.
DynaSCAPE.
Residential projects.
Commercial and/or industrial construction.
Institutional construction.
Park and recreation sites.
Restoration and preservation projects.
Cemetery or crematorium.
Sports field.
Snow removal.
Construction specialization.
Automated irrigation system.
Interlocking brick.
Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls.
Retaining walls.
Rock gardens.
Stone garden walls.
Irrigation and drainage.
Green economy sector.
Specialized environmental skills and knowledge:
Area of specialization: Landscape design, landscape construction, horticultural consulting.
Plant knowledge and identification, propagation, horticulture.
Physical & Personal Requirements
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.
Client focus.
Efficient interpersonal skills.
Excellent oral communication.
Excellent written communication.
Flexibility.
Organized.
Reliability.
Team player.
Punctuality.
Benefits
Free parking available.
Learning/training paid by employer.
On‑site recreation and activities.
Team building opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employment
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self‑identifying as a member of these groups:
Persons with disabilities – support and awareness training.
Newcomers and refugees – foreign credential recognition, diversity and cross‑cultural training, no Canadian work experience required.
Youth – awareness training.
Veterans – awareness training, support translating skills into civilian job language, flexible onboarding options.
Indigenous workers – cultural competency training and/or awareness training.
Mature workers – staff awareness training, phased re‑entry options for retirees.
Visible minorities – diversity and cross‑cultural training.
Eligibility
Canadian citizen.
Permanent resident of Canada.
Temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit.
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Application Process
By email: [email protected]
Include in application:
Cover letter.
Answers to screening questions:
Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Are you available for shift or on‑call work?
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you live near the job location?
Possible future requirements: References attesting experience.
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Apply on source site Education: College/CEGEP or equivalent experience
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work Site
On‑site work only – no remote option.
Environment: Noisy, outdoors, all weather conditions.
Setting: Construction company, rural area, greenhouse, remote location, various locations, landscaping construction company, nursery – horticulture, landscape contractor, residential, private company/corporation or industry.
Own tools: Steel‑toed safety boots.
Valid driver’s licence required.
Responsibilities
Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation.
Plan the incorporation of landscape structures.
Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objectives such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning.
Manage landscaping projects.
Prepare proposals.
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.
Plant and move trees.
Tree removal.
Experience and Specialization
Computer and technology knowledge.
DynaSCAPE.
Residential projects.
Commercial and/or industrial construction.
Institutional construction.
Park and recreation sites.
Restoration and preservation projects.
Cemetery or crematorium.
Sports field.
Snow removal.
Construction specialization.
Automated irrigation system.
Interlocking brick.
Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls.
Retaining walls.
Rock gardens.
Stone garden walls.
Irrigation and drainage.
Green economy sector.
Specialized environmental skills and knowledge:
Area of specialization: Landscape design, landscape construction, horticultural consulting.
Plant knowledge and identification, propagation, horticulture.
Physical & Personal Requirements
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.
Client focus.
Efficient interpersonal skills.
Excellent oral communication.
Excellent written communication.
Flexibility.
Organized.
Reliability.
Team player.
Punctuality.
Benefits
Free parking available.
Learning/training paid by employer.
On‑site recreation and activities.
Team building opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employment
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self‑identifying as a member of these groups:
Persons with disabilities – support and awareness training.
Newcomers and refugees – foreign credential recognition, diversity and cross‑cultural training, no Canadian work experience required.
Youth – awareness training.
Veterans – awareness training, support translating skills into civilian job language, flexible onboarding options.
Indigenous workers – cultural competency training and/or awareness training.
Mature workers – staff awareness training, phased re‑entry options for retirees.
Visible minorities – diversity and cross‑cultural training.
Eligibility
Canadian citizen.
Permanent resident of Canada.
Temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit.
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Application Process
By email: [email protected]
Include in application:
Cover letter.
Answers to screening questions:
Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Are you available for shift or on‑call work?
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you live near the job location?
Possible future requirements: References attesting experience.
Got a Question?
We're here to help. Check out our FAQs, send us an email or call us at 1-800-393-8060.
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