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Landscape Horticulturist
AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, ON, PE, QC, SK
LOCATIONS DESIGNATED RED SEAL
$21.63/HR
Median wage in Canada
LANDSCAPE HORTICULTURIST survey and assess landscapes, draw sketches and interpret plans. They construct and maintain gardens, parks, golf courses and other landscape environments. Performing tasks:
- Performs safety-related functions and common occupational skills.
- Applies horticultural principles and practices.
- Performs landscape construction and maintenance.
- Installs hardscape and softscape and green infrastructure systems.
- Works in production of plant material: growing facilities and greenhouse crops.
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The Red Seal Program, formally known as the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program, is a program that sets common standards to assess the skills of tradespeople across Canada. The industry is heavily involved in developing the national standard for each trade. It is a partnership between the federal government, provinces, and territories responsible for apprenticeship training and trade certification in their jurisdictions.