LO enews October 14, 2020

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October 14, 2020

		Join the new Employers of Choice Program Beginning in December, the Employer s o f Choice program will support 50 employers in the Toronto, Hamilton, and Muskoka/Kawartha regions to build HR, Leadership and Diversity and Inclusion capacity to help them attract and retain a workforce of choice. This program seeks to enhance employer’s knowledge and capacity in terms of recruitment, on-boarding, training, development, and continuous improvement strategies. This free program will be delivered in an on-line format and will introduce and share tools, policies and best practices with participants. Visit the GROW website to Sign Up for an online information session offered Oct. 20 at 3 p.m.! Here is the link to the Employers of Choice page.
			Sally Harvey LO Director of Education and Workforce Development

In Memoriam — Burke McNeill
Daniel Burke McNeill, the first-ever individual to be recognized as an Honorary Life Member of Landscape Ontario, passed away Sept. 27 in Milton, Ont. McNeill was Chairman of the Unity Committee that led to the formation of the association and he will be sadly missed by family, friends and colleauges. Details at HortTrades.com.

LO Pro-Dev courses for 2021 are online now
Landscape Ontario Professional Development seminars are scheduled for 2021 and details are now online. Space is limited with a maximum of 10 participants per seminar Early booking discount available for all seminars booked by the end of the year (2020). View course listings at HortTrades.com.

Have you renewed your LO dues?
Landscape Ontario is calling and emailing members this week who have yet to renew their annual membership dues. We would like to thank those members who have continued their investment with Landscape Ontario — allowing us to provide valuable benefits and actively develop the profession. If you haven’t renewed already, please renew your membership today!

Grower and Garden Centre Town Hall, Nov. 24
Join webinar host Jennifer Llewellyn (OMAFRA) and representatives from both Grower and Retail sectors discussing their business experiences over the past seven months and the challenges they have faced. There will be Q&A at the end of the presentation. Register for free at HortTrades.com.

Greenhouses can access government funded Covid-19 safety training
Ontario agricultural operations, including greenhouses, can now benefit from a free, government-funded consultation service to help choose the best options for protecting their workers from COVID-19. Businesses can also access up to $7,500 in funding to implement safety recommendations. Learn more at HortTrades.com.

¡No baje la Guardia!
In other words, Ne jamais baisser la garde — Don’t let your guard down! Now is the time to keep reminding your crews about safety protocols, and free materials from LO’s Covid-19 Task Force are perfect. Order free decals in Spanish and English, or download safety posters in Spanish, English and French. Don’t let your guard down!

Register staff now for the Horticulture Technician Apprenticeship Program
Now is the time to get your staff registered for the Horticulture Technician Apprenticeship Program. In-class training is provided through Algonquin, Fanshawe, Humber and Mohawk Colleges. Apprentices can now take advantage of new Tools Grant on top of other financial incentives for apprentices and their employees. Full program details at horticulturetechnician.ca.

New financial support for apprentices
The Ontario government pledged to spend an additional $75 million over the next two years to help apprentices cover living expenses during their in-class training. Read the full news release.

GROW Program offers skilled workers this fall
Landscape Ontario, in partnership with SkillsAdvance Ontario (SAO), funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario, is delivering an innovative training program that will develop in-demand new entrant workers to the profession in the Toronto, Hamilton and Muskoka/Kawartha regions. Interested in hiring an entry-level GROW Program graduates this fall? Apply to be an employer partner online.

Join LO’s Garden Makeover Team
Over the next two weeks, Landscape Ontario’s Covid-19 Task Force will be selecting recipients of the Garden Makeover Program. We need your help to make these garden makeovers a reality this fall and into next spring. Volunteer to join the garden makeover team ! Learn more about the program and read the stories of the first five finalists at: LandscapeOntario.com/hero.

Order safety materials for trucks and equipment
Order up to 10 "Don’t let your guard down" decals at no cost. Simply email Meghan Greaves or call 1-800-265-5656, ext. 2301. Bundles of 100 decals can be ordered at cost for $32.25 per 100. The decals measure eight by 2-1/2 inches. The LO Covid-19 Task Force encourages members to place as many as possible on equipment and trucks. Posters promoting safety and featuring basic action points have also been developed, and are posted for free download. Versions in English, Spanish and French are available, as well as artwork to paste into email signatures.

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.

LO SEMINARS

Professional Development Guide 2019-2020

Professional Development Seminars

Landscape Ontario Professional Development seminars are scheduled for 2021, details are online now! Space is limited with a maximum of 10 participants per seminar. Early booking discount available for all seminars booked by the end of 2020.

Irrigation Boot Camp Jan. 20-21
Cobblestone Installation Jan. 26-28
How to use Dynascape Jan. 27-28
Team Leader Training Jan. 28
Landscape Design: An Introduction Jan. 29
Business Planning Boot Camp Jan. 29

Visit the Seminars page at HortTrades.com

UPCOMING LO EVENTS

Grower and Garden Centre Tall Hall , Nov. 24
IPM Symposium, Jan. 11, 2021
Landscape Designers Conference, Jan. 11
Congress Connect, Jan. 12-14, 2021
Nursery Growers Short Course, Feb. 17, 2021

Visit the Events page at HortTrades.com

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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.