The GROW team is pleased to announce the launch of the Employers of Choice program for 2026.

The Employers of Choice program, a free, fully online series of webinars designed for mid- to upper-level managers at landscape and horticulture organizations. The webinars focus on providing management with relevant strategies and tactics.

This year's program will feature online, standalone sessions addressing a diverse range of concepts rooted in health and safety, compliance, employment standards, human resources practices, and systems and workflows.

We invite you to join us for a period of professional development that aligns with the cyclical nature of growth.

Preparing the Soil: Health and Safety Essentials, January 19th-23rd

Protecting the Roots: Employment Standards and Regulatory Compliance, January 26th – 30th

Pruning for Strength: Human Resources Practices, February 2nd – 6th

Sprouting with Confidence: Integration and Application, February 9th – 13th

Each week presents a selection of online sessions, all conducted by seasoned professionals who are authorities in their respective domains. Sessions typically extend up to 60 minutes, with the majority incorporating a Question & Answer period. Our presenters are committed to fostering innovative concepts and advocating for advancement, thereby assisting you in professional development and contributing meaningfully to the industry.

Upon acceptance, participants are invited to attend any number of sessions to enhance strategic skills and cultivate robust managerial behaviours.

As a manager within the dynamic Canadian landscape and horticultural sector, you serve as the principal catalyst for change. These sessions are designed to furnish you with pragmatic strategies and requisite knowledge, enabling you to empower your personnel and foster organizations recognized as Employers of Choice.

Reserve your enrollment seat in this exclusive program tailored for Canada's landscape and horticulture sector; applications will close once all seats are filled. Join industry leaders by submitting your application today.

Click here to apply:  EOC Application

Please note that the schedule of session topics, dates, and times is subject to alteration.

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Send us an email at: grow@landscapeontario.com