National Occupational Classification for Statistics (NOC-S) 2006

• C - Natural and Applied Sciences and Related Occupations
• C1 - Technical Occupations Related to Natural and Applied Sciences
• C12 - Technical Occupations in Life Sciences

C125 - Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists

This unit group includes those who 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; 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.

• Example Titles

  • arboriculturist
  • arborist
  • floriculturist
  • gardener
  • gardener, landscape
  • golf course superintendent
  • greens superintendent
  • greenskeeper
  • horticultural technician
  • horticultural technologist
  • horticulture specialist
  • horticulture technician
  • horticulture technologist
  • horticulturist
  • hydroponics technician
  • interior plantscape specialist
  • landscape architectural technician
  • landscape architectural technologist
  • landscape designer
  • landscape gardener
  • landscape technician
  • landscaper
  • lawn care specialist
  • lawn care superintendent
  • plant doctor
  • plantscape technician
  • superintendent, greens
  • tree and shrub specialist
  • tree service technician
  • turfgrass management specialist

• Exclusion

  • Landscape and parks maintenance labourers (See I212 Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Labourers)
  • Landscape architects (See C052 Landscape Architects)
  • Nursery and greenhouse workers (See I022 Nursery and Greenhouse Workers)