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Nursery and Greenhouse Operators and Managers  (NOC 8254)
Northeast Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Nursery and greenhouse operators and managers plan, organize, direct and control the activities of nursery and greenhouse staff who grow and market trees, shrubs, flowers and plants.

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Nursery and greenhouse operators and managers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • 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
  • Hire and supervise staff, oversee training and set work schedules
  • Maintain records on stock, finances and personnel.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, Fort Nelson

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Jobs for Nursery and Greenhouse Operators and Managers in Northeast Region

Job opportunities from Job Bank and contributing job sites are updated daily.

There are currently no job offers available in Northeast Region for this occupation.

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