LO enews June 17, 2020

LO’s Covid-19 Task Force is asking members to take a quick 10 question survey. We know, time is tight, but we are keen to direct our efforts to where they are needed most, on your behalf.

We are all in this together! It came up in our Covid-19 Task Force meeting last night for crews to be aware of generating noise, since many are working at home nowadays. Please be sensitive, respectful, and most importantly, Don’t Let Your Guard Down!
 

Free Safety Materials for LO members
Visit this safety materials page on LO’s Covid-19 Resource Hub to download free safety posters. They stress the importance of safety, and include the five most important measures. You can print them to post anywhere; versions are posted in English, Spanish and French.

Virtual confused? Learn the ropes June 22
With events now being held online, Landscape Ontario is offering a free, 15-minute tutorial on how attending virtual events can help you to market your company. Join us on June 22 at 2:30 p.m. Register online.

Skills virtual camps for kids, July-August
Landscape Ontario has partnered with Skills Ontario to offer five Horticulture and Landscaping workshops in July and August for students entering grade 7, 8, or 9 as part of the Skills Ontario virtual camp series. The free, virtual events are designed to inspire youth about a career in the profession. More details online.

Celebrate Garden Days, June 13-21
Share your love of gardens and gardening using hastag #GardenTime and #gardendayscanada on social media to help celebrate Canada’s love for gardening. Full details online.

What type of employee do you require?
In response to industry feedback and demand, Landscape Ontario is gearing up to launch a new entrant recruitment and six-week training program for entry level staff that is planned to launch in July 2020. We are seeking feedback about your interest in participating in the program and your interest and availability to inform its design and delivery, so that it meets/exceeds your needs. Please complete this survey to share your interest in the program.

EIO Solutions webinar series, June 19
This is live and interactive webinar series hosted by EIO Solutions is for Landscape Ontario members to get relevant information during the COVID-19 crisis. Stay informed with help from Legal, Ministry of Labour, and EIO HR experts. Register for free online.

Toronto Chapter virtual Shop Talk, June 25
Landscape Ontario’s Toronto Chapter is pleased to host the next instalment of the popular Shop Talk Sessions. Just because we’re social distancing doesn’t meet we can’t still talk. No agenda, no guest speakers, just your chance to get together with fellow business owners to talk shop. Come hear about what your colleagues have done right and wrong, and how they learn from it! Register for the Zoom Meeting now.

Scholarship application extended to July 31
Ontario students enrolled in landscaping and horticulture programs have until July 31 to apply for a one of the many scholarships available from the Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation and Cullen Family Scholarship Program. A full list and application form are available online at OHTF.ca.

LO’s COVID-19 Resource Hub includes guidance for working safely
LO’s resource centre now includes key health and safety protocols, supplementary resources, and a list of PPE suppliers as guidance to update your health and safety policies and procedures. Be sure to check out the Safe Work Protocols page, the Posters and Signage page and the Business Continuity page for the latest updates.

Pre-apprenticeship program seeks applicants
The Pre-apprenticeship Horticulture Technician program for Women is a Free-tuition training program funded by the provincial government in partnership with Humber College and Landscape Ontario. To learn more about this training opportunity interested candidates are required to register and attend a virtual information session.

Peer to Peer September Summit, Sept. 24-25
Organizers and members of the Peer group are still hoping to hold the annual fall summit. It may get pushed back to Oct. or Nov. and may have a reduction in the total number of participants. Stay tuned for more updates. This two-day, information-packed feature event will include guest speakers: Frank Bourque, Mark Bradley and Arden Urbano. Register today!

Adopt-A-School Program Refresh Survey
The ‘Adopt-A-School’ Program is going through a refresh with the goal of doing just that! The program is intended to provide relevant supports to educators while also connecting employers to the future workforce. Please take this five-minute survey to inform how this program can best support your company and the development of future landscape horticulture professionals!

Connect with members of your sector online
A number of Landscape Ontario sector groups have set up private, online Facebook discussion boards that allow members to connect in order to ask questions, share ideas and be social online. Join the discussions online being held by Landscape Contractors, Growers, and Garden Centres.

Casting company seeks landscaper
Milo Casting is seeking landscapers outside of the GTA for a candybar commercial. Requirements: You are a landscaper who is currently working on site outside of GTA. Males and Females approximately 20-45 yrs of age. Open to all ethnicities. Must be able to be filmed at their worksite performing their daily duties. If you are interested, email info@milocasting.com.
 

Watch for full seminar listings early this fall.

Visit the Events page at HortTrades.com

Details on advertising in LO enews

Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association
7856 Fifth Line South, Milton, ON L9T 2X8 Canada
1-800-265-5656
rob@landscapeontario.com
HortTrades.com

With more than 2,500 professional members, Landscape Ontario is the province’s premier horticultural trades association. Our mission is to be the leader in representing, promoting and fostering a favourable climate for the advancement of the horticulture industry in Ontario.

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