You may need a high school diploma or college courses in horticulture or a related field. You may receive on-the-job training and you may need a provincial / territorial licence to apply chemical fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, and pesticides. Most recent entrants have a high school diploma, and almost 1 in 4 has a trade / vocational certificate or community college diploma.
High School Diploma
Diploma
Physical / outdoor work
Environment / safety procedures
Communication skills
Biology
Chemistry
Math
English