80021
Canada Moderate
Managers in horticulture
Managers in horticulture plan, organize, direct and control the activities of nursery and greenhouse staff who grow and market trees, shrubs, flowers and plants.
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Salary Information
National wage data for this occupation
Entry-level
CA$17.00
/hr
Typical
CA$21.80
/hr
Experienced
CA$33.54
/hr
Average: CA$23.70/hr
88.8% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Examples
Illustrative Examples
- Christmas tree farm operator
- flower grower
- greenhouse manager
- greenhouse operator
- nursery manager
- nursery operator
- plant grower - nursery
All Examples
- Christmas tree farm operator
- evergreen grower
- flower grower
- greenhouse manager
- greenhouse operator
- head grower - cannabis
- horticultural greenhouse operator
- hothouse flower grower
- hydroponic greenhouse operator
- hydroponics operator
- master grower - cannabis
- nursery manager
- nursery operator
- nurseryman/woman
- plant grower - nursery
- rose grower
- shrub grower
- tree grower - nursery
- tree nursery operator
Main Duties
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.
Requirements
Employment Requirements
- Completion of a college program in horticulture is usually required.
- Experience as a nursery or greenhouse supervisor is required.