LO enews November 4, 2020

The Incumbent Worker Training Program aims to grow the potential of your remarkable employees over the winter months. The nomination deadline was extended until November 11. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to develop, up-skill and advance your current employees at no cost!

Featuring:

• Foundational Supervisory Skills
• Health and Safety Components
• Individualized Training Plans with a budget!

Nominate your employees today! Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity!

November LO magazine now online In this issue: Gelderman Landscape Services maintains a family business atmosphere after 65 years, meet the frontline heroes who will be rewarded with garden makeovers from LO members, Congress Connect offers to be a virtual extravaganza, plus news for the profession, monthly columns and more. Read the November issue of LO magazine.

All Chapter Virtual Meeting, Nov. 17, 4-6 pm
We are excited to host our first ever All-Chapter meeting! The Zoom Meeting will feature guest speaker Nick McCullough on the benefits of seeing a project through from inception to maintenance, and Vanessa Blount and Diana Rea on the WSIB’s Health and Safety Excellence Program. After Q&A with the speakers, each chapter will break out into separate rooms for their individual chapter meetings. Register now.

Congress Connect Virtual Marketplace
Have you heard about Congress Connect? We are very excited to share this new virtual marketplace with the Landscape Ontario community. Last week, we hosted a webinar for exhibitors to learn about this new opportunity. You can watch the replay anytime on Landscape Ontario’s YouTube Channel. We hope you will check it out. To learn more, view our website to see the mock up of the platform, and reach out to a member of the Congress Connect team.

Province releases Covid-19 Response Framework
The Ford government release an updated Covid-19 Covid-19 response framework on Nov. 3. The new framework provides the metrics (case numbers, positivity rates ect.) the government will use in determining regional restrictions. See the framework.

LO 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 in-person seminar. Register before Dec. 31 to get an automatic 10 per cent discount. View course listings at HortTrades.com.

Join the Employer of Choice Program
This winter, Landscape Ontario is excited to launch an 8-week applied training program that will be delivered virtually and is intended to strengthen and build workforce practices. The Employers of Choice program& will provide participating employers with actionable tools, training and networking opportunities. Participants will learn how to implement best practices and techniques that will improve workforce attraction, recruitment, retention and productivity. Learn more.

Meet the Garden Makeover winners
This summer, Landscape Ontario’s Garden Makeover Program was launched as a way to recognize the dedication of frontline workers across the province. The association received over 1,000 nominations from friends, neighbours, patients and family members, who shared incredible stories of selflessness, devotion and compassion. We are proud to announce the 10 frontline heroes who will receive garden makeovers from LO members. Learn about these amazing frontline workers and sign up to help out at LandscapeOntario.com/Hero.

LO is hiring Technical Training Instructors
Landscape Ontario is hiring part time and full time Technical Training Instructors to support the delivery of a new entrant landscape horticultural training and employment program that launched in September 2020 and will continue during the winter of 2021 across three regions (Hamilton, Muskoka/Kawartha regions). Learn more at HortTrades.com.

Provincial government hosts employment standards webinars
The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, in partnership with organizations across Ontario are hosting webinars to help you understand your employment standards and occupational health and safety rights and obligations as they relate to COVID-19. Learn more at Ontario.ca.

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.

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.
 

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Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association
7856 Fifth Line South, Milton, ON L9T 2X8 Canada
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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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