landscape technician

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: Bilingual Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years Landscaping experience Residential projects Commercial and/or industrial construction Park and recreation sites Construction specialization Automated irrigation system Fieldstone paths Interlocking brick Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls Retaining walls Rock gardens Stone garden walls Irrigation and drainage Area of specialization Landscape construction Plant knowledge and identification Security and safety Driving record check (abstract) Criminal record check Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Ability to work independently Attention to detail Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Own tools/equipment Steel-toed safety boots Hard hat Personal suitability Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Screening questions Are you available for the advertised start date? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? Health benefits Dental plan Vision care benefits Financial benefits Group insurance benefits Support for newcomers and refugees Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Veterans Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans Support for Indigenous people Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers Support for mature workers Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)