Horticulturists
Horticulturists conduct experiments and studies of fruits and flowers to develop and improve plant varieties and production methods.
Moderate
Market Demand
TEER 2
Skill Level
NS, SK, BC
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Plan and coordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental uses and other purposes.
Qualifications
- checkAn apprenticeship program is available for horticulturists, arboriculturists and landscape gardeners.
- checkTrade certification for landscape horticulturists is available, but voluntary, in all provinces.
- checkA provincial licence to apply chemical fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and pesticides may be required.
- checkRed Seal endorsement is also available to qualified landscape horticulturists upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
- checkCompletion of a two-to-three year college program in agronomy, arboriculture, horticulture, landscaping, landscape design or landscape technology is usually required.
Market Outlook by Province
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in Nova Scotia: Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists mainly work in the following sectors: Building services (NAICS 5617): 50%Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 21%Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 6%Construction (NAICS 23): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 84% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 16% compared to 18% for all occupations37% of landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists work all year, while 63% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 37 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.28% of landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 69% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 31% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 10% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 24% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 37% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Moderate for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in Saskatchewan: Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists mainly work in the following sectors: Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 48%Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 22%Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 15%Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 9% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 85% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 15% compared to 19% for all occupations53% of landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists work all year, while 47% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.25% of landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 70% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 30% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 7% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 30% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 16% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
British Columbia
The employment outlook will be Limited for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in British Columbia: Approximately 2,800 people work in this occupation. Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists mainly work in the following sectors: Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 50%Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 16%Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 11%Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 82% compared to 78% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 18% compared to 22% for all occupations54% of landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists work all year, while 46% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.32% of landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 69% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 31% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 6% compared to 8% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 24% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 22% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations
Limited
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TEER 2 occupations require college education or apprenticeship training and qualify for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
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