Job requirements Horticulturist in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a horticulturist in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of a two-to-three year college program in agronomy, arboriculture, horticulture, landscaping, landscape design or landscape technology is usually required.
  • Experience as a landscape and grounds maintenance labourer may be required for golf course superintendents, landscape gardeners and landscapers.
  • An apprenticeship program is available for horticulturists, arboriculturists and landscape gardeners.
  • Trade certification for landscape horticulturists is available, but voluntary, in all provinces.
  • A provincial licence to apply chemical fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and pesticides may be required.
  • In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body is required to use the title of Professional Technologist.
  • Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified landscape horticulturists upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Alberta

Job title Landscape Horticulturists
Job title Landscape Horticulturist

British Columbia

Job title Horticultural (landscape)
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Trades BC
Job title Horticulturalist (production)
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Trades BC

Manitoba

Job title Landscape Horticulturist
Job title Arborist

New Brunswick

Job title Arborist
Job title Landscape - Horticulturist

Nova Scotia

Job title Landscape Horticulturist
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Arborist
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades
Job title Utility Arborist
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades
Job title Horticultural Technician
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades

Saskatchewan

Job title Horticulture Technician

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Red Seal endorsement

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This job may be eligible for Red Seal endorsement in some provinces and territories

When you get a Red Seal endorsement on your trade certificate, it lets employers know that you meet the national qualification standards for workers in your trade. Learn more about the Red Seal endorsement.

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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