Careers in horticulture

There are plenty of career opportunities in the field of horticulture.
Landscape Ontario has worked closely with the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU), to provide education at the high school, college and university levels that give individuals the skills they need for a successful career in the 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

Landscape Ontario has lots of information and tools to get you started in an exciting new career in horticulture. See links below, or contact the Landscape Ontario office at Toll Free: 1-800-265-5656.

Additional resources can be found at:

• Green Careers
• Job Search
• Apprenticeship Search
• Adopt-a-School Program
• Careers in Horticulture powerpoint
• Careers in Horticulture brochure
• Explore Careers by Wages
• Explore Careers by Occupation
• Explore careers by outlooks
• Scholarship application Distributing $60,000 to Ontario students each year
• Ontario High Schools offering Horticulture and Landscaping
• Searchable database for educational institutions
• Careers to consider
• Post Secondary Horticultural and Landscape Educational Listings for Canada
• Post Secondary school locations in Ontario
• The Centre for Skills Development and Training
• Bio-Talks
• Careers in agriculture
• National database of agricultural training programs
• Video Resources
• The #HardscapeLife in Pictures by Lakeridge Contracting

• Job board
• Post your resume
• See current jobs available in the landscaping and horticulture industry
• The Landscaper Rant
• Plants Give Back
• PlantingScience learning community, where scientists provide online mentorship to student teams