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80021.00 – 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.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Christmas tree farm operator
  • Flower grower
  • Greenhouse manager
  • Greenhouse operator
  • Nursery manager
  • Nursery operator
  • Plant grower - nursery

Core competencies

  • Decision Making to optimize operations and address challenges promptly to ensure the overall success of horticultural projects
  • Management of Material Resources to ensure resources are stocked and used effectively, such as soil, fertilizers, irrigation systems or greenhouse equipment
  • Fluency of Ideas to aid in introducing new plant varieties, enhancing growth techniques and responding to market trends effectively
  • Problem Identification and Deductive Reasoning to diagnose plant diseases, nutrient deficiencies or environmental problems and implement appropriate solutions to prevent potential damage to crops
  • Leadership to manage staff efficiently, ensuring tasks such as planting, maintenance and customer service are performed effectively
  • Knowledge in Agriculture and Horticulture to apply best practices, manage plant health effectively and make informed decisions that drive long-term success

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.

Additional information

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Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Managers in agriculture (80020)
  • Nursery and greenhouse labourers (85103)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations

TEER

0 – Management occupations

Major group

80 – Middle management occupations in production and agriculture

Sub-major group

800 – Middle management occupations in production and agriculture

Minor group

8002 – Managers in agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture

Unit group

80021 – Managers in horticulture

Occupational profile

80021.00 – Managers in horticulture

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