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NOC 80021 — Managers in horticulture

TEER 0 · Management · Eligible for Express Entry (CEC and FSWP)

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.

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