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Nursery and Greenhouse Workers  (NOC 8432)
Thompson--Okanagan Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Nursery and greenhouse workers plant, cultivate and harvest trees, shrubs, flowers and plants, and serve nursery and greenhouse customers. They are employed in indoor and outdoor nurseries and greenhouses.

forest nursery worker, greenhouse worker, horticulture worker, hothouse worker, hydroponics worker, nursery worker.

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Nursery and greenhouse workers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Prepare soil; plant bulbs, seeds and cuttings; graft and bud plants; and transplant seedlings and rooted cuttings
  • Spray trees, shrubs, flowers and plants to prevent disease and pests
  • Position and regulate greenhouse and outdoor irrigation systems to water plants and fields
  • Dig, cut and transplant trees, shrubs, flowers and plants and prepare them for sale
  • Provide information to customers on gardening and the care of trees, shrubs, flowers, plants and lawns
  • May operate tractors and other machinery and equipment to fertilize, cultivate, harvest and spray fields and plants
  • Maintain inventory and order materials as required
  • Clean working area.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Kelowna, Armstrong, Enderby, Kamloops, Merritt, Penticton, Revelstoke, Vernon, Golden, Oliver, Osoyoos, Princeton, Barnhartvale, Peachland, Woodsdale

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Wages for Nursery and Greenhouse Workers in Thompson--Okanagan Region

Wages depend on job requirements and work conditions. They also vary between regions, for reasons such as location, labour agreements, and the availability of workers. The wages below are estimated before taxes.

Wage Estimates

Table of wage levels for your chosen occupation in your region as well as in the rest of the province or territory.
Location Wage ($/hr) Note
Low Median High
Thompson--Okanagan Region 10.50 12.87 17.00 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC | Wage Methodology ]
Please consult the British Columbia and Canada tabs for more useful information related to wages.