| Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Contractors and Managers (8255) |
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Job titles
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| grounds maintenance contractor |
| grounds maintenance manager |
| interior plantscaping contractor |
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Nature of work
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| Landscaping and grounds maintenance contractors and managers plan, organize, direct and control the operations of landscaping, interior plantscaping, lawn care and tree service departments and establishments. |
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Fields of interest
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| Managing, organizing, administrating |
| Working for yourself |
| Working in nature and with animals |
| Working outdoors or with the environment |
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Main duties
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| Landscaping and grounds maintenance contractors and managers perform some or all of the following duties: |
| - Plan, organize, direct and control the operations of landscaping, interior plantscaping, lawn care and tree service establishments |
| - Tender bids on contracts for landscaping and grounds maintenance work |
| - Plan and estimate the materials and labour requirements for individual contracts |
| - Organize and direct the planting and maintenance of trees, gardens, lawns, shrubs and hedges and the construction and installation of fences, decks, patios, walkways and retaining walls |
| - Hire and supervise staff |
| - Maintain financial and personnel records. |
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Main characteristics of the occupation
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| * Interests |
| * Physical activities |
| * Aptitudes |
| * Environmental conditions |
| * Data, people, things |
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Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Contractors and Managers (8255)
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Employment requirements
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| * A college diploma or specialized courses in landscaping and horticulture are usually required. |
| * Experience as a landscape or horticulture supervisor or as a landscape or horticulture technician is required. |
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Skill type
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| Occupations unique to primary industry |
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Skill level
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| Technical |
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Professional associations
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| Association des paysagistes professionnels du Québec |
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| 1001, route de l'Église, bureau 304 |
| Québec, QC |
| G1V3V7 |
| Phone: 418-653-8181 |
| Fax: 418-653-8781 |
| Email:
appq@fihoq.qc.ca
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