Landscape gardener

Heike Designs Inc. based in Whistler, 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 Seasonal employment or Full time job.

Employer Name: Heike Designs Inc.
Position: Landscape gardener
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $27.00 to $29.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Whistler, BC

Also hiring: Sales supervisor

Hiring: Landscape gardener

Job Description

• 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 will be responsible for inspecting trees and shrubs to identify problems and diseases.
• 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.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must have Horticulturist Trade Certification and Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) certification.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate must be punctual.

Work site environment

• 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 will be required to work in various locations.
• The candidate must work for a lawn care company, in a residential setting, and for a private company, corporation, or industry.
• The candidate must be able to work as a landscape contractor.

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• The candidate must be familiar with Microsoft Word.

Landscaping experience

• The candidate must have previous landscaping experience on residential projects.

Area of specialization

• The applicant must be skilled in plant identification and knowledge, as well as horticulture.

Additional information

Security and safety

• The candidate’s driving record should be thoroughly checked (abstract).

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 required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• 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 in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

Own tools/equipment

• The candidate must have steel-toed safety boots.

Benefits

• Health, Financial and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
• Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan and Health care plan.
• Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Bonus.
• In addition to the Health and Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Employer-paid learning/training, On-site amenities, Other benefits, Team building opportunities and Employer-provided transportation.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

info@heikedesigns.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Job reference number- Landscape Gardener
• Cover letter