Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists

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assess, design and construct landscapes; breed, cultivate and advise clients on issues related to plants; treat injured and diseased trees and plants.

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Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists survey and assess landscapes; draw sketches and build models of landscape designs; construct and maintain gardens, parks, golf courses and other landscaped environments; advise clients on issues related to horticulture such as irrigation; breed, cultivate and study plants; and treat injured and diseased trees and plants. They are employed by landscape designers and contractors, lawn service and tree care establishments, golf courses, nurseries and greenhouses, and municipal, provincial and national parks, or they may be self-employed.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Arborists and tree service technicians

Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease, and apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions.

Golf course superintendents

Direct crews who maintain the health and appearance of golf courses and their surrounding landscapes, plant and move trees, and apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and pesticides.

Horticulturists

Plan and coordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental uses and other purposes.

Landscape designers and landscape architectural technicians and technologists

Survey and assess sites, prepare drawings, sketches and reports and perform other duties to assist landscape architects in designing landscaped environments.

Landscape gardeners

Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens.

Landscapers

Plan and construct landscaped environments which may include trees, shrubberies, lawns, fences, decks, patios and other landscape structures.

Lawn care specialists

Visit clients, assess the health of lawns, and apply fertilizer, pesticides and other lawn care products.

Also Known As

arborist
golf course superintendent
greenskeeper
horticultural technician
horticulture specialist

horticulturist

hydroponics technician

landscape architectural technician

landscape designer

landscape gardener

landscape technician

landscaper

lawn care specialist

tree service technician

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Completion of a two-to-three year college program in agronomy, arboriculture, horticulture, landscaping, landscape design or landscape technology is usually required.

Experience as a landscape and grounds maintenance labourer may be required for golf course superintendents, landscape gardeners and landscapers.

An apprenticeship program is available for horticulturists, arboriculturists and landscape gardeners.

Trade certification for landscape horticulturists is available, but voluntary, in all provinces.

A provincial licence to apply chemical fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and pesticides may be required.

In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body is required to use the title of Professional Technologist.

Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified landscape horticulturists upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.

Provincial Regulation

Provincially Regulated: Yes
Compulsory: No
Red Seal: Yes

Regulation Body

Skilled Trades NB

Employment by Sex

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23.2%

Female

76.8%

Male

Employment by age

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4.3%

15-24

20.0%

25-34

25.7%

35-44

28.6%

45-54

14.3%

55-64

7.1%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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1.4%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

21.6%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

15.8%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

45.3%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

15.8%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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42.0%

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

23.2%

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

15.9%

Arts, entertainment and recreation

18.8%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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16.20%

Northeast

29.40%

Southeast

22.10%

Southwest

20.60%

Central

11.80%

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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Northeast

$52,000

Southeast

$52,000

Southwest

$52,000

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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Employment Outlook

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