22114

Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists

TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Natural & applied sciences

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Definition

Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists survey and assess landscapes; draw sketches and build models of landscape designs; construct and maintain gardens, parks, golf courses and other landscaped environments; advise clients on issues related to horticulture such as irrigation; breed, cultivate and study plants; and treat injured and diseased trees and plants. They are employed by landscape designers and contractors, lawn service and tree care establishments, golf courses, nurseries and greenhouses, and municipal, provincial and national parks, or they may be self-employed.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Arborists and tree service technicians
Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease, and apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions.
Golf course superintendents
Direct crews who maintain the health and appearance of golf courses and their surrounding landscapes, plant and move trees, and apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and pesticides.
Horticulturists
Plan and coordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental uses and other purposes.
Landscape designers and landscape architectural technicians and technologists
Survey and assess sites, prepare drawings, sketches and reports and perform other duties to assist landscape architects in designing landscaped environments.
Landscape gardeners
Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens.
Landscapers
Plan and construct landscaped environments which may include trees, shrubberies, lawns, fences, decks, patios and other landscape structures.
Lawn care specialists
Visit clients, assess the health of lawns, and apply fertilizer, pesticides and other lawn care products.

Example job titles

•arborist
•golf course superintendent
•greenskeeper
•horticultural technician
•horticulture specialist
•horticulturist
•hydroponics technician
•landscape architectural technician

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, NOC 22114 encompasses Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists. These professionals are responsible for surveying and assessing landscapes, constructing and maintaining gardens and lawns, propagating and cultivating plants, and controlling pests and diseases in greenhouse, nursery, and outdoor environments. Typical employers include landscaping companies, municipal parks departments, nurseries, and greenhouses.

Classified under TEER category 2, this occupation generally requires the completion of a college program in horticulture, landscaping, or a related field, or a period of supervised on-the-job training. Because NOC 22114 is a TEER 2 occupation, skilled foreign workers in this field are eligible to apply for Canadian permanent residency through key immigration streams such as the Express Entry system (specifically the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class) as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. For official guidelines, always consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a regulated Canadian immigration professional.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.