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Tree And Shrub Specialist
Employer
Spruce It Up Garden Centre IncDate Posted
May 16, 2023Languages
English-
Location Calgary, AB
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Earnings $15.00 to $18.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
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Work Hours 40 hours per week
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Position Seasonal Full Time
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Vacancies 1  Vacancy
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Closing Date Jun 15, 2023
Employer
Spruce It Up Garden Centre Inc
Languages
English
Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
Work site environment
Outdoors
Work setting
- Garden centre
- Greenhouse
Tasks
- Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
- Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions
- Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease
- Plant and move trees
Area of specialization
Plant knowledge and identification
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Reliability
- Team player
Screening questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
Green job
Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Team building opportunities
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Interest Codes
- OBJECTIVE
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Interest in operating equipment to apply treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting treatment solutions
- METHODICAL
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Interest in analyzing information to determine appropriate treatment methods
- directive
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Interest in speaking with clients on issues related to the diagnosis and treatment of injured and diseased trees and plants
The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation.
It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.
Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.
A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.
A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.
Abilities
Compared to my abilities
The abilities related to this job are shown along with your selected abilities.
Mental Abilities
General Learning Ability
Verbal Ability
Numerical Ability
Visual Abilities
Spatial Perception
Form Perception
Clerical Perception
Physical Abilities
Motor Coordination
Finger Dexterity
Manual Dexterity
Interest Codes
- OBJECTIVE
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Interest in operating equipment to apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and pesticides; and in overseeing the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment
- METHODICAL
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Interest in co-ordinating information from club authorities to plan and review work projects and priorities; and in arranging for soil tests and purchases of equipment and supplies
- DIRECTIVE
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Interest in supervising work crews who mix and prepare spray and dust mixtures, and spray and dust golf courses and surrounding landscapes
The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation.
It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.
Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.
A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.
A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.
Abilities
Compared to my abilities
The abilities related to this job are shown along with your selected abilities.
Mental Abilities
General Learning Ability
Verbal Ability
Numerical Ability
Visual Abilities
Spatial Perception
Form Perception
Clerical Perception
Physical Abilities
Motor Coordination
Finger Dexterity
Manual Dexterity
Interest Codes
- OBJECTIVE
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Interest in precision working with enriched seed, fertilizers, plant hormones and different planting, spraying, cultivation, rotation, drainage and irrigation methods to achieve optimum viability, strength and growth
- METHODICAL
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Interest in co-ordinating data to conduct studies, analyze production problems and develop disinfecting, refrigeration, cauterization, shipping tubes, strong boxes and other equipment and methods to reduce damage, spoilage and waste; to increase storage life, transportation range and seasons of availability; and to classify plants according to their ornamental, medicinal, nutritional and other values
- DIRECTIVE
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Interest in supervising the work of technologists and technicians; may supervise landscape operations
The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation.
It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.
Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.
A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.
A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.
Interest Codes
- OBJECTIVE
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Interest in precision working to survey sites and to prepare drawings and sketches
- METHODICAL
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Interest in analyzing information to assess site data and prepare reports
- DIRECTIVE
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Interest in assisting landscape architects in designing landscaped environments
The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation.
It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.
Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.
A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.
A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.
Abilities
Compared to my abilities
The abilities related to this job are shown along with your selected abilities.
Mental Abilities
General Learning Ability
Verbal Ability
Numerical Ability
Visual Abilities
Spatial Perception
Form Perception
Clerical Perception
Physical Abilities
Motor Coordination
Finger Dexterity
Manual Dexterity
Interest Codes
- OBJECTIVE
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Interest in operating equipment and using gardening tools to prepare soil, seed lawns, dig holes, trim shrubs and hedges, and maintain lawns and gardens
- METHODICAL
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Interest in copying information to plant flowers, bulbs, shrubs and hedges according to prepared plans
- DIRECTIVE
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Interest in mixing chemical solutions to spray plants for weeds and insect control, and in preparing work reports
The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation.
It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.
Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.
A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.
A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.
Abilities
Compared to my abilities
The abilities related to this job are shown along with your selected abilities.
Mental Abilities
General Learning Ability
Verbal Ability
Numerical Ability
Visual Abilities
Spatial Perception
Form Perception
Clerical Perception
Physical Abilities
Motor Coordination
Finger Dexterity
Manual Dexterity
Interest Codes
- OBJECTIVE
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Interest in operating equipment such as mowers, spreaders and sprayers and other tools to construct landscaped environments
- METHODICAL
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Interest in compiling information to survey sites and prepare plans
- DIRECTIVE
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Interest in planning environments that may include trees, shrubberies, lawns, fences, decks, patios and other structures
The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation.
It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.
Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.
A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.
A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.
Interest Codes
- OBJECTIVE
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Interest in operating equipment to apply fertilizer, pesticides and other lawn care products
- METHODICAL
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Interest in copying information to complete billing invoices and update service agreements
- DIRECTIVE
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Interest in speaking with home-owners and business clients to describe the purpose of service calls, to provide tips concerning mowing and watering practices, weed and insect control and other cultural practices; and to call on home-owners to solicit service agreements
The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation.
It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.
Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.
A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.
A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.