80021 – Managers in horticulture

Lead statement

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

• 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.

Example job titles

Christmas tree farm operator · evergreen grower · flower grower · greenhouse manager · greenhouse operator · shrub grower · horticultural greenhouse operator · hothouse flower grower · hydroponics grower · hydroponic greenhouse operator · nursery manager · nursery operator · plant grower - nursery · rose grower · tree grower - nursery · tree nursery operator · nurseryman/woman · hydroponics operator · master grower - cannabis · head grower - cannabis

Wages (per hour)

Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.