Licences pour Entretien de pelouse et de terrain en Ontario
No provincial trade licence is required for lawn and yard maintenance in Ontario. Applying pesticides or chemical weed control requires an Exterminator Licence from the province.
Key facts
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Faits clés sur les licences pour les entretien de pelouse et de terrains en Ontario
Classification du métier
Unregulated Trade
No License Required
Sceau rouge
Non disponible
Permis
Généralement non requis
Assurance
Recommandé
The details
Exigences de licence
What it takes to qualify
Credentials, training, and coverage for this trade
- No Red Seal endorsement for this trade
- Liability insurance is recommended
Lawn and yard maintenance is not a compulsory trade in Ontario and no provincial trade licence is required for mowing, trimming, or cleanup. Applying pesticides, herbicides, or chemical weed controls requires an Exterminator Licence from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, and most cosmetic lawn pesticides are banned under the Ontario Pesticides Act. Some municipalities require a business licence. WSIB coverage is expected for crews using powered equipment.
Organisme de réglementation
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (pesticide application); municipal business licensing
Visiter le site officielComment vérifier
Ask for proof of WSIB coverage and liability insurance, and for an Exterminator Licence if any pesticide or chemical weed control is proposed.
Buyer beware
Signaux d'alerte à surveiller
Signaux d'alerte lors de l'embauche d'un entretien de pelouse et de terrain
Applies pesticides or chemical weed control without an Exterminator Licence
No WSIB coverage for crews operating mowers, trimmers, and blowers
No written scope for seasonal contracts (visit frequency, what is included)
Leaves clippings and debris behind or charges extra to haul them after the fact
Before you sign
Questions à poser avant d'embaucher
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Posez ces questions avant de signer tout contrat
- Is this a seasonal contract or per-visit, and what exactly is included each visit?
- Do you carry WSIB coverage and liability insurance?
- Are you licensed to apply any pesticides or weed control I might need?
- Is debris and clipping removal included in the price?
- Can you provide references from properties you maintain regularly?
Good to know
Questions fréquemment posées
Les entretien de pelouse et de terrains en Ontario ont-ils besoin d'une licence ?
Lawn and yard maintenance is not a compulsory trade in Ontario and no provincial trade licence is required for mowing, trimming, or cleanup. Applying pesticides, herbicides, or chemical weed controls requires an Exterminator Licence from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, and most cosmetic lawn pesticides are banned under the Ontario Pesticides Act. Some municipalities require a business licence. WSIB coverage is expected for crews using powered equipment.
Comment puis-je vérifier les qualifications d'un entretien de pelouse et de terrain en Ontario ?
Ask for proof of WSIB coverage and liability insurance, and for an Exterminator Licence if any pesticide or chemical weed control is proposed.
Quels sont les signaux d'alarme à surveiller au moment d'embaucher un entretien de pelouse et de terrain ?
(1) Applies pesticides or chemical weed control without an Exterminator Licence (2) No WSIB coverage for crews operating mowers, trimmers, and blowers (3) No written scope for seasonal contracts (visit frequency, what is included) (4) Leaves clippings and debris behind or charges extra to haul them after the fact
Quelles questions devrais-je poser avant d'embaucher un entretien de pelouse et de terrain ?
(1) Is this a seasonal contract or per-visit, and what exactly is included each visit? (2) Do you carry WSIB coverage and liability insurance? (3) Are you licensed to apply any pesticides or weed control I might need? (4) Is debris and clipping removal included in the price? (5) Can you provide references from properties you maintain regularly?
Mon entretien de pelouse et de terrain devrait-il détenir une assurance ?
Bien que cela ne soit pas exigé par la loi, il est fortement recommandé que les entretien de pelouse et de terrains détiennent une assurance responsabilité. Demandez une preuve de couverture avant d'embaucher.
Combien coûte un entretien de pelouse et de terrain en Ontario ?
Les tarifs habituels pour les entretien de pelouse et de terrains en Ontario varient de $40-$80/hour (crew rate). Property size, frequency of service (weekly, bi-weekly, one-time), lawn condition, slope and accessibility, volume of debris or leaves, and whether materials such as mulch, seed, or fertilizer are included. Seasonal contracts are usually cheaper per visit than one-time calls. Pesticide and herbicide application carries additional licensing cost. These are indicative ranges only; confirm current pricing with local providers, as rates vary by region and market conditions.
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