Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services
Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Nursery and greenhouse workers (85.103) and Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers (85.191).
Moderate
Market Demand
TEER 2
Skill Level
SK, PE, NS
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of workers who maintain lawns, gardens, athletic fields, golf courses, cemeteries, parks, interior plantscapes and other landscaped areas
- Tender bids on contracts for landscaping and grounds maintenance work
- Plan and estimate the materials and labour requirements for individual contracts
- Organize the planting and maintenance of trees, gardens, lawns, shrubs and hedges and the construction and installation of fences, decks, patios, walkways and retaining walls
- Establish work schedules and procedures and coordinate activities with other work units
- Resolve work-related problems and prepare and submit progress and other reports
- Requisition supplies and materials
- Maintain financial and personnel records
- Hire staff and train workers in job duties and company policies
- May manage operations of own company
- May provide snow removal services during winter months
- May perform the same duties as workers supervised.
Qualifications
- checkExperience as a landscape or horticulture supervisor or as a landscape or horticulture technician is required.
- checkCompletion of secondary school is usually required.
- checkExperience in the type of work supervised is required.
- checkA college diploma, specialized courses or industry-related training and certification in landscaping and horticulture are usually required.
- checkA provincial licence to apply chemical fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and pesticides may be required.
Market Outlook by Province
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services (NOC 82031) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services in Saskatchewan: Approximately 550 people work in this occupation. Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services mainly work in the following sectors: Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 56%Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 8%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%Construction (NAICS 23): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 90% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 10% compared to 19% for all occupations62% of contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services work all year, while 38% 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 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.55% of contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 80% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 20% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 11% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 40% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 22% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 7% 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
Prince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services (NOC 82031) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services in Prince Edward Island: Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services mainly work in the following sectors: Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 38%Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 28%Construction (NAICS 23): 17%Fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 114): 9%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 91% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 9% compared to 16% for all occupations52% of contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services work all year, while 48% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 37 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.62% of contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 83% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 17% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 8% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 56% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 8% compared to 25% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Moderate
Outlook
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services (NOC 82031) in Nova Scotia 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 contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services in Nova Scotia: Approximately 750 people work in this occupation. Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services mainly work in the following sectors: Building services (NAICS 5617): 74%Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 92% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 8% compared to 18% for all occupations47% of contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services work all year, while 53% 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 41 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.61% of contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 79% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 21% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 16% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
Moderate
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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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Top Companies Hiring
Organizations with the most NOC 82031 openings right now.
Oakridge Landscape Contractors
3 active roles · Hamilton, ON
City of Richmond Hill
2 active roles · Richmond Hill, ON
Alterra
1 active role · Blue Mountains, ON
Calgary Stampede
1 active role · Calgary, AB
Modern Manufactured Home Communities – Sun Communities
1 active role · Sherkston, ON
LaSalle Municipality
1 active role · LaSalle, ON
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Time Management
to schedule tasks, coordinate work activities and hire workers to ensure project deadlines are met
Management of Material Resources
to oversee the use of equipment, tools and materials in landscaping operations, ensuring resources are utilized efficiently and replaced when necessary
Spatial Orientation
to coordinate the placement of plants, design landscaping features and efficiently organize work areas
Near Vision
to effectively inspect plants, check for pests, complete paperwork and manage detailed maintenance activities
Leadership
to provide clear direction, resolve conflicts and foster a productive work environment
Knowledge in Business Management
to understand effective budgeting, resource management and contractor coordination to best manage operations and promote long-term success
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