Human resources

It is the responsibility of Landscape Ontario's Education and Labour Development Department to implement the Landscape Ontario Strategic Plan to develop a safe, skilled and competent labour force for the horticulture industry.

The HR department works closely with:

• Ministry of Education
• Horticulture Ontario Secondary Teachers Association (HOSTA)
• Ontario Horticultural Educators Council (OHEC)
• Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
• Ministry of Labour ( MOL)
• Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance ( ORCGA)
• Workplace Safety Prevention Services (WSPS)

Some of the many programs include

 


• Certified Horticultural Technician (CHT)
• Certified Landscape Technician ( CLT)
• Certified Landscape Manager (CLP)
• Certified Landscape Designer (CLD)
Additional Programs:
• Building your Prosperity Program
• Apprenticeship training programs
• LO Professional Development Seminar Guide
• Conference Seminars
• Horticulture Industry Safety Group
• Developing high school and post secondary horticulture curriculum

For information on these programs, please contact:
Sally Harvey, Manager, Education and labour development, at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 315
or Rachel Cerelli, Education and labour development, at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 326