Incumbent Worker Training Program

Growing the Potential of Your Remarkable Employees

Advance the knowledge, skills and abilities of your employees

This tier of the GROW Program aims to develop and advance 50 current employees in the Landscape and Horticulture industry from November 2020 to March 2021. Employers will have the opportunity to identify 1-2 employees per firm who possess potential qualities of being a remarkable supervisor. Employers will nominate their incumbent worker(s) and once accepted into the program, will help to identify individual key goals, and support their employees in transferring their new knowledge and skills into practice while at work.

At no cost to employer or employees, this program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

All approved Incumbent Worker participants will receive:

The GROW Foundational Supervisory Training Program

8 Week Training Program Focus on:

Team Based Management Change Management Team Development Team Effectiveness Conflict Resolution Employee Engagement and Empowerment

Worker Awareness Health and Safety Training
(4 Step)

Health and safety rights and responsibilities of supervisors

Required if not completed in last 12 months

Supervisory Awareness Health and Safety (5 Step)

Health and safety rights and responsibilities of supervisors

Required if not completed in last 12 months

Supervisor Responsibilities and Due Diligence *provided by WSPS

1/2 day training program

Legal duties of a supervisor and the concept of due diligence

Supplemental Courses/ Certifications Specific to Individual

Supplemental courses/ certifications specific to individual

Funded in part by the Government of Canada and Government of Ontario

Participants will receive 31+ hours of valuable training

Application Form – Apply Here!

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For More Information Contact:
alaszcz@landscapeontario.com

Frequently Asked Questions:

How many hours should each participant expect to commit to training?

Participants should expect to commit to the following number of hours:

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Can employers have employees nominate other employees?

Employers are able to take their own approach internally for determining who will be nominated – it could possibly be a great moral booster – however the employer needs to sign off that they are supporting the applicant through the training process. The employer is able to have a representative from the company be the support contact but ultimately the employer must be able to sign off on the application.

How will the online training work?

The Incumbent Worker Program will be delivered and facilitated over Zoom and Google Classrooms.

Training will be provided on how to use both platforms.

Access to reliable internet and a computer is required for participation in the program.

What happens if I cannot attend all days?

Participants are responsible for completing all training courses and should contact their instructor to make alternative arrangements (if required).

Can I have more than 2 people take the program?

To support participation of as many LO members as possible, at this time participation is limited to a maximum of two people per company.

What is the cost of the program?

This training program is at no cost to the Employer or Employee and is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Provincial Government.

When will I know if I’ve been accepted into the program?

All applicants will be notified by November 20, 2020.

If an employee is currently laid-off (seasonally/COVID), can they participate in this program?

All participants require the support of their manager to participate in the program, including those who are seasonally laid-off if they have a return-to-work date confirmed before March 18, 2021.

How do I know if my Employee is suitable/eligible for the Incumbent Worker Program?

For employees to be eligible they must be:

Interested in the advancement of their knowledge, skills and abilities within the landscape and horticulture profession
Nominated by their employer
Possesses potential for becoming a remarkable supervisor
18 years of age or older
Legally entitled to work in Canada
Have regular access to a computer and internet (at work or home)

How do I know if I am eligible for the program as an employer?

For employers to be eligible they must:

Offer services in the Greater Toronto & Hamilton Areas (GTHA) and Kawartha/Muskoka region.
Meet standardized operating insurance, health and safety standards set out by the Government of Canada
Have opportunities for advancement for employees
Willing to support their employees through training sessions by participating in sessions designed to advance learning opportunities