Start a rewarding career in landscaping and horticulture!
There are plenty of career opportunities in the field of landscaping & horticulture. We are working closely with provincial Governments, Colleges and Universities, to provide education at the high school and post-secondary school levels that give you the skills you need for a successful career in this industry. The horticulture industry offers:
- Working outside with nature
- Huge earning potential with proper training and skills
- Plenty of career opportunities
- Lots of variety
- A job that helps the environment
- Potential for entrepreneurship
Why should you consider a career in the horticulture and landscape industry?
- Jobs. If you are interested in a skilled profession, employers in the nursery and landscape industry want you now! Many opportunities exist throughout the country, with positions available in every province.
- Make A Difference. Working in the horticulture and landscape industry can give you tangible results and immediate satisfaction. The perfect opportunity to see the results from something that you’ve created.
- Show Me The Money. A skilled landscape industry professional can make a good living and the salary gets even better with experience!
- Wage Survey Canada – CNLA in partnership with it’s 10 Provincial Associations collected relevant wage rate data to provide industry-driven Labour Market Information (LMI) to employers, employees, the provincial associations, educators and government agencies.
- Pay Scale Canada – Landscapers
- Enter Through Different Channels. You can enter the field with:
- a high school diploma
- apprenticeship certification
- Landscape Industry Certification
- college diploma
- university degree
- on-the-job training by your employer.
There are many colleges, universities and provincial associations throughout the country that offer programs for the horticulture and landscape industry.
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Each year the landscape industry hires 300,000 men and women for careers that positively impact families, their communities, and the environment. Be one of them – visit LandscapeIndustryCareers.org