Managers in horticulture

NOC

80021

manage and evaluate the activities of nursery and greenhouse staff who grow and market trees, shrubs, flowers and plants.

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Full NOC Description

Managers in horticulture plan, organize, direct and control the activities of nursery and greenhouse staff who grow and market trees, shrubs, flowers and plants.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Plan, organize, direct and control the operations of nurseries and greenhouses

Establish the environmental conditions required to grow trees, shrubs, flowers and plants, and design planting and care schedules accordingly

Determine type and quantity of stock to grow

Supervise staff in planting, transplanting, feeding and spraying stock

Identify and control insect, disease and weed problems

Develop marketing plans

Provide information to customers on gardening and on the care of trees, shrubs, flowers, plants and lawns

Order materials such as fertilizer, garden and lawn care equipment, and other nursery and greenhouse related accessories

Hire and manage staff, oversee training and set work schedules

Maintain records on stock, finances and personnel.

Also Known As

Christmas tree farm operator
flower grower
greenhouse manager
greenhouse operator
nursery manager

nursery operator

plant grower - nursery

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Completion of a college program in horticulture is usually required.

Experience as a nursery or greenhouse supervisor is required.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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35.0%

Female

65.0%

Male

Employment by age

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5.0%

15-24

20.0%

25-34

20.0%

35-44

10.0%

45-54

15.0%

55-64

30.0%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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15.0%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

15.0%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

0.0%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

40.0%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

30.0%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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75.0%

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

N/A

25.0%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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15.00%

Northeast

N/A

Southeast

35.00%

Southwest

30.00%

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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Employment Outlook

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