Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services
National Occupation Code (NOC): 8255 ยท Browse All Occupations
This unit group includes landscaping and grounds maintenance contractors, who own and operate their own businesses. This group also includes supervisors who supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Nursery and Greenhouse Workers (8432) and Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Labourers (8612). They are employed by landscaping companies, cemeteries, lawn care and tree service companies, nurseries and greenhouses and by landscaping operations of public works departments and private establishments.
Alternate Job Titles
- Cemetery Foreman/woman
- Country Club Grounds Supervisor
- Greenhouse Foreman/woman
- Greenhouse Supervisor
- Greenhouse Worker Crew Chief
- Grounds Maintenance Contractor
- Grounds Maintenance Park Supervisor
- Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
- Groundskeeper Supervisor
- Groundskeeping Foreman/woman
- Groundskeeping Supervisor
- Groundskeeping Supervisor - Cemetery
- Groundsman/woman Supervisor
- Groundsperson Supervisor - Campground
- Horticultural Contractor
- Horticulture Workers Supervisor
- Interior Plantscaping Contractor
- Landscape Design Contractor
- Landscape Maintenance Contractor
- Landscape Service Contractor
- Landscaping Contractor
- Landscaping Foreman/woman
- Landscaping Supervisor
- Lawn Care Contractor
- Lawn Care Service Contractor
- Lawn Care Supervisor
- Lawn Maintenance Contractor
- Lead Grower - Cannabis
- Maintenance Worker Supervisor - Campground
- Nursery Foreman/woman
- Nursery Supervisor
- Nursery Worker Crew Chief
- Nursery Worker Foreman/woman
- Nursery Workers Supervisor
- Park Caretaker
- Park Labourers Supervisor
- Park Maintenance Head
- Park Maintenance Supervisor
- Park Section Head - Arboriculture
- Plantscape Maintenance Contractor
- Public Works Grounds Maintenance Labourer Supervisor
- Public Works Grounds Maintenance Worker Supervisor
- Section Grower - Cannabis
- Tree Removal Contractor
- Tree Service Contractor
- Tree Service Supervisor
- Weed Control Foreman/woman
- Greenhouse Supervisor
- Grounds Maintenance Contractor
- Groundskeeping Supervisor
- Horticulture Workers Supervisor
- Interior Plantscaping Contractor
- Landscaping Contractor
- Landscaping Foreman/woman
- Landscaping Supervisor
- Lawn Care Contractor
- Nursery Foreman/woman
- Park Maintenance Supervisor
- Tree Service Contractor
- Landscape Foremen
- Landscape Foreperson
- Landscape Foremen/women
- Maintenance Worker - Greenhouse
- Maintenance Worker Greenhouse
- Landscape Construction Foreman
- Landscape Foreman
Median Income by Education
The following table details the median income for various education levels for contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services.
| Education Level | Median Income |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | $41,800 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | $34,798 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | $34,481 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | $42,478 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | N/A |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | $34,455 |
| Total: Highest certificate, diploma or degree | $38,095 |
Median Income by Gender
The following table details median income by gender for contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services.
| Gender | Median Income |
|---|---|
| Male | $38,095 |
| Female | $38,348 |
Extracted Salary Information (19 samples)
The following salary data has been extracted from job posts indexed on this website over the last year for contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services.
Regional Employment Participation by Age Group
This chart and accompanying table outlines regional employment participation by age group for contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services
| Age Group | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| 15 to 24 years | 130 |
| 25 to 34 years | 255 |
| 35 to 44 years | 210 |
| 45 to 54 years | 225 |
| 55 to 64 years | 265 |
| 65 to 74 years | 30 |
| 75 years and over | 0 |
| Total | 1,115 |
Regional Employment Participation by Employment Type
This chart outlines regional employment participation by employment type for contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services. Hover over a pie section to see the associated employment type, or refer to the table below.
| Employment Type | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 460 |
| Part Time | 585 |
| Total | 1,045 |
Regional Employment Participation by Gender
This chart outlines regional employment participation by gender for contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services. Hover over a pie section to see the associated gender, or refer to the table below.
| Gender | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,010 |
| Female | 110 |
| Total | 1,115 |
Regional Employment Participation by Class of Worker
This chart outlines regional employment participation by class of worker for contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services. Hover over a pie section to see the associated class, or refer to the table below.
| Class | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employee | 540 |
| Self Employed | 580 |
| Total | 1,115 |
Regional Employment Participation by Labour Force Status
This chart outlines regional employment participation by labour force status for contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services. Hover over a pie section to see the associated labour status, or refer to the table below.
| Labour Status | Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employed | 1,070 |
| Unemployed | 45 |
| Total | 1,115 |
Regional Employment Participation by Education Level
This chart outlines regional employment participation by education level for contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services. Hover over a pie section to see the associated education level, or refer to the table below.
| Education Level | Individuals |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 170 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 430 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 85 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 230 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 35 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | 115 |
| Total | 1,045 |
