Landscape designer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plan the incorporation of landscape structures
• Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
• Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning
• Manage landscaping projects
• Estimate costs
• Prepare presentation graphics and drawings
• Survey and assess designated sites
• Assess the health of lawns
• Plan and co-ordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental uses and other purposes
• Plant and move trees

Experience and specialization

Landscaping experience

• Residential projects
• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• Restoration and preservation projects