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Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Labourers  (NOC 8612)
Northwest Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers perform manual work to assist in the construction of landscapes and related structures, and to maintain lawns, gardens, athletic fields, golf courses, cemeteries, parks, landscaped interiors and other landscaped areas. They are employed by landscaping and lawn care companies, golf courses, cemeteries, and landscaping departments of governments and private establishments.

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Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Spread top soil, lay sod, plant flowers, grass, shrubs and trees and perform other duties to assist with the construction of a landscape and related structures
  • Cut grass, rake, fertilize and water lawns, weed gardens, prune shrubs and trees and perform other maintenance duties as directed by supervisor
  • Operate and maintain power mowers, tractors, snowblowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, pruning saws and other landscape maintenance equipment
  • Spray and dust trees, shrubs, lawns and gardens, as directed, to control insects and disease
  • Perform other manual duties to clean and maintain landscaped environments.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Thunder Bay, Dryden, Kenora, Fort Frances, Geraldton, Greenstone, Keewatin, Longlac, Marathon

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Education & Job Requirements for Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Labourers in Northwest Region

Education and job requirements can vary by region. Workers in regulated occupations require a licence to work legally. Workers in non-regulated occupations do not require a licence, but employers may have other certification requirements.

Local Employment Requirements

A driver's licence may be required for some positions.

[Report Publication Date: 2012-04-05 |  Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Skills Requirements

There are often specific abilities, aptitudes and knowledge that are prerequisites to obtain employment in an occupation.

Most employers who advertise are looking for workers who have the following experience and skills:

Experience:
Experience an asset.

Specific Skills:
Cut grass, rake, fertilize and water lawns, weed gardens, prune shrubs and trees and perform other maintenance duties. Spread top soil, lay sod, plant flowers, grass, shrubs and trees and perform other duties to assist with the construction of a landscape and related structures.

Type of Machinery or Equipment:
Small engine equipment, weed trimmer/edger and pick-up trucks.

[Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

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Local Training

This occupation does not usually require formal education or training. Training is often provided on the job. In some cases, additional training such as landscape or horticultural technician courses can be beneficial, especially for advancement to supervisory or management positions.

The following link provides information on Ontario colleges that offer landscape, horticultural and other programs that may be relevant to this occupation:
http://www.ontariocolleges.ca

[ Report Publication Date: 2012-04-05 | Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
Information for Newcomers

Getting your language skills assessed

If you do not know what your English or French language level is, visit one of the Language Assessment Centres across Canada. They will assess your language level and direct you to the appropriate language training program.

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