Greenhouse supervisor NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for greenhouse supervisor.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for greenhouse supervisor is 82031 (Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services), a TEER 2 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry.
NOC code
82031
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 82031 covers
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.
| Unit group | 82031 — Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
| Broad category | Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- 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
To use NOC 82031 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 82031 →
Other job titles under NOC 82031
- Grounds maintenance contractor
- Groundskeeping supervisor
- Horticulture workers supervisor
- Interior plantscaping contractor
- Landscaping contractor
- Landscaping supervisor
- Landscaping foreman/woman
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 82031, one of these may fit better:
- Greenhouse labourer — NOC 85103 (Nursery and greenhouse labourers, TEER 5)
- Greenhouse manager — NOC 80021 (Managers in horticulture, TEER 0)
- Greenhouse operator — NOC 80021 (Managers in horticulture, TEER 0)
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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 supervisor?+
In NOC 2021, "greenhouse supervisor" is an example title in unit group 82031 — Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations" broad category.
Is greenhouse supervisor eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 82031 is TEER 2, 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 supervisor get extra CRS points?+
NOC 82031 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 supervisor get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 82031 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 supervisor 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 82031. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.