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). 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.
Official Main Duties for NOC 82031
Select the duties you perform in your actual job. Under IRCC guidelines, you must perform at least 60% of these duties for a successful work permit or PR reference letter.
Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description — officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.
Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 82031
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services is categorized under TEER 2. Occupations in this tier typically require completion of a 2- to 3-year post-secondary diploma, apprenticeship training, or specialized technical certifications.
Express Entry Alignment
Qualifies directly for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry. Work experience must be full-time (or equivalent part-time) and continuous for at least one year.
Target Category Status
Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).
NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 82031.
Regional Wages Across Canada
Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.
| Province / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (National Average) | $21 | $29.81/hr | $41 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $19.55/hr | $30.32/hr | $40.26/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $22.51/hr | $26.39/hr | $34.05/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $20/hr | $26.5/hr | $38.46/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $20/hr | $23/hr | $28.85/hr |
| Quebec → | $22/hr | $28/hr | $40.03/hr |
| Ontario → | $21.68/hr | $30/hr | $42/hr |
| Manitoba → | $22.5/hr | $27.21/hr | $38.5/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $18/hr | $29/hr | $44.62/hr |
| Alberta → | $21/hr | $30/hr | $41/hr |
| British Columbia → | $20/hr | $31/hr | $42/hr |
| Yukon → | $26.2/hr | $31.16/hr | $39.71/hr |
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- 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.
Official Job Titles for NOC 82031
47 Titles ListedIf your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:
Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:
- Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (See 72021 Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews)View NOC 72021→
- Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers (See 72014 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers)View NOC 72014→
- Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (See 22114 Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists)View NOC 22114→
- Landscape architects (See 21201 Landscape architects)View NOC 21201→
- Managers in agriculture (See 80020 Managers in agriculture)View NOC 80020→
- Managers in horticulture (See 80021 Managers in horticulture)View NOC 80021→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 82031 (Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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