How to become a manager in horticulture
Official title: Managers in horticulture
Also called: Nursery manager, Greenhouse manager, Rose grower, Shrub grower, Flower grower, Evergreen grower, Nursery operator, Nurseryman/woman, Greenhouse operator, Hydroponics operator, Tree grower - nursery, Tree nursery operator
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 tasks
- 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
How to become one
Completion of a college program in horticulture is usually required. Experience as a nursery or greenhouse supervisor is required.
Pay · Outlook
- Median pay: $42,510 a year The middle half earn $36,251 to $49,725.
- About 7,300 people worked in this job in 2023, and about 7,100 are projected by 2033. (-2.7%)
- Projected labour market to 2033: balance.
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Questions people ask
How do I become a manager in horticulture?
Completion of a college program in horticulture is usually required. Experience as a nursery or greenhouse supervisor is required.
How much does a manager in horticulture earn in Canada?
Median full-time pay is $42,510 a year (Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)). The middle half earn $36,251 to $49,725.
Is a manager in horticulture a growing career in Canada?
Employment is projected to fall 3% by 2033, from about 7,300 to about 7,100 people (Employment and Social Development Canada).
Do you need a degree to become a manager in horticulture?
Not always. 25% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sources
- Statistics Canada: Census 2021: employment by occupation, gender and education (98-10-0449) (2021 Census), Statistics Canada Open Licence, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Statistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 (Version 1.0), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada: Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) (2024 to 2033), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank): Wages by occupation (2025 (revised 2025-11-19)), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03