Managers in horticulture
Career Overview
Managers in horticulture:
- Plan, organize, direct and control the activities of nursery and greenhouse staff who grow and market trees, shrubs, flowers and plants
Job Titles
Duties
Managers in horticulture:
- Plan, organize, direct and control the operations of nurseries and greenhouses
- Set up the environmental conditions required to grow trees, shrubs, flowers and plants, and design planting and care schedules accordingly
- Decide the 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
- Give 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 supervise staff, oversee training and set work schedules
- Maintain records on stock, finances and personnel
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
940% Employed Full Time
52%Work takes place in a controlled indoor greenhouse setting.
Career Pathways
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Education, Training and Skills
- Completion of a college program in horticulture is usually required
- Experience as a nursery or greenhouse supervisor is required
Education programs in B.C.
The following program areas are related to this occupation:
- Horticulture/Floral Related
Skills
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Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Motivating, developing and directing people as they work, and identifying the best people for the job.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
940Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 15 | 1.6% |
| Kootenay | 75 | 8.0% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 465 | 49.5% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 0 | 0.0% |
| Northeast | 15 | 1.6% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 125 | 13.3% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 240 | 25.5% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
280Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | Not available | Not available |
| Kootenay | 20 | -0.5% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 140 | 0.3% |
| North Coast and Nechako | Not available | Not available |
| Northeast | Not available | Not available |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 50 | 0.0% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 70 | 0.2% |
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Agriculture and Fishing | 260 |
| Retail Trade | 20 |
Resources
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Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Councilcahrc-ccrha.ca
