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0822 – 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.
Profile
Example titles
- Christmas tree farm operator
- Flower grower
- Greenhouse manager
- Greenhouse operator
- Nursery manager
- Nursery operator
- Plant grower - nursery
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.
Employment requirements
- Completion of a college program in horticulture is usually required.
- Experience as a nursery or greenhouse supervisor is required.
Additional information
Exclusions
- Nursery and greenhouse workers (8432)
- Turf farmer (in 0821 Managers in agriculture)
Breakdown summary
- Broad occupational category
- 0 – Management occupations
- Skill level
- A – Occupations usually require university education.
- Major group
- 08 – Middle management occupations in trades, transportation, production and utilities
- Minor group
- 082 – Managers in agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture
- Associated Career Handbook profiles
- 0822.0 – Managers in horticulture
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- NOC 2016 Version 1.3