Greenhouse operator NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for greenhouse operator.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for greenhouse operator is 80021 (Managers in horticulture), a TEER 0 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry.
NOC code
80021
TEER 0 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 80021 covers
Managers in horticulture plan, organize, direct and control the activities of nursery and greenhouse staff who grow and market trees, shrubs, flowers and plants.
| Unit group | 80021 — Managers in horticulture |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 0 — management occupations |
| Broad category | Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Plan, organize, direct and control the operations of nurseries and greenhouses
- Establish the environmental conditions required to grow trees, shrubs, flowers and plants, and design planting and care schedules accordingly
- Determine type and quantity of stock to grow
- Supervise staff in planting, transplanting, feeding and spraying stock
- Identify and control insect, disease and weed problems
- Develop marketing plans
To use NOC 80021 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 80021 →
Other job titles under NOC 80021
- Christmas tree farm operator
- Flower grower
- Greenhouse manager
- Nursery manager
- Nursery operator
- Plant grower - nursery
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 80021, one of these may fit better:
- Greenhouse labourer — NOC 85103 (Nursery and greenhouse labourers, TEER 5)
- Greenhouse supervisor — NOC 82031 (Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services, TEER 2)
Calculate your CRS score → · All job titles A–Z · High-wage list
Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for greenhouse operator?+
In NOC 2021, "greenhouse operator" is an example title in unit group 80021 — Managers in horticulture. It is a TEER 0 occupation in the "Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations" broad category.
Is greenhouse operator eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 80021 is TEER 0, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does greenhouse operator get extra CRS points?+
NOC 80021 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a greenhouse operator get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 80021 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says greenhouse operator but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 80021. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.