| Nursery and Greenhouse Operators and Managers (8254) |
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Nature of work
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| 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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Fields of interest
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| Managing, organizing, administrating |
| Working for yourself |
| Working in nature and with animals |
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Main duties
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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. |
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Main characteristics of the occupation
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| * Interests |
| * Physical activities |
| * Aptitudes |
| * Environmental conditions |
| * Data, people, things |
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Nursery and Greenhouse Operators and Managers (8254)
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Employment requirements
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| * Completion of a college program in horticulture is usually required. |
| * Experience as a nursery or greenhouse supervisor is required. |
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Skill type
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| Occupations unique to primary industry |
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Skill level
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| Technical |
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Professional associations
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Association des producteurs d'arbres de Noël du Québec
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Association québécoise des producteurs en pépinière
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Syndicat des producteurs en serre du Québec
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