National Occupational Classification, TEER 2
NOC 82031: Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services
Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Nursery and greenhouse workers (85103) and Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers (85191). Below are the main duties, all 47 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 82031?
NOC 82031 is the code for contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include greenhouse supervisor, grounds maintenance contractor, groundskeeping supervisor and horticulture workers supervisor. It is a TEER 2 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $29.81 an hour.
- NOC code
- 82031
- TEER
- 2: College diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years
- Broad category
- Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $29.81 an hour
Job titles under NOC 82031
Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Nursery and greenhouse workers (85103) and Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers (85191). 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. Contractors may be self-employed.
Main job titles
- 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
All 47 job titles in the NOC index
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.
Main duties of NOC 82031
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers who maintain lawns, gardens, athletic fields, golf courses, cemeteries, parks, interior plantscapes and other landscaped areas
- Tender bids on contracts for landscaping and grounds maintenance work
- Plan and estimate the materials and labour requirements for individual contracts
- Organize the planting and maintenance of trees, gardens, lawns, shrubs and hedges and the construction and installation of fences, decks, patios, walkways and retaining walls
- Establish work schedules and procedures and co-ordinate activities with other work units
- Resolve work-related problems and prepare and submit progress and other reports
- Requisition supplies and materials
- Maintain financial and personnel records
- Hire staff and train workers in job duties and company policies
- May manage operations of own company
- May provide snow removal services during winter months
- May perform the same duties as workers supervised.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- A college diploma, specialized courses or industry-related training and certification in landscaping and horticulture are usually required.
- Experience as a landscape or horticulture supervisor or as a landscape or horticulture technician is required.
- Experience in the type of work supervised is required.
- A provincial licence to apply chemical fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and pesticides may be required.
Is NOC 82031 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 2 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 82031 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | A listed skilled trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 82031 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $21.00 | $29.81 | $41.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $19.55 | $30.32 | $40.26 |
| Prince Edward Island | $22.51 | $26.39 | $34.05 |
| Nova Scotia | $20.00 | $26.50 | $38.46 |
| New Brunswick | $20.00 | $23.00 | $28.85 |
| Quebec | $22.00 | $28.00 | $40.03 |
| Ontario | $21.68 | $30.00 | $42.00 |
| Manitoba | $22.50 | $27.21 | $38.50 |
| Saskatchewan | $18.00 | $29.00 | $44.62 |
| Alberta | $21.00 | $30.00 | $41.00 |
| British Columbia | $20.00 | $31.00 | $42.00 |
| Yukon | $26.20 | $31.16 | $39.71 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 82031 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 82031 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
- Use the job title your employer used, even if the NOC title is different.
- Keep immigration details such as your NOC code and permit type off the resume.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a greenhouse supervisor?
NOC 82031, Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services, a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 82031?
TEER 2. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 82031 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 2 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, and it is also a listed Federal Skilled Trades occupation. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 82031 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 82031 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $29.81 an hour, with most wages between $21.00 and $41.00. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 82031 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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