Horticultural Technician Pre-Apprenticeship at Loyalist College Application Form
The Horticultural Technician Pre-Apprenticeship Program at Loyalist College combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction, allowing students to earn while they learn and preparing them for in-demand careers. This 34 week, free training program is funded by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development and is delivered by Landscape Ontario in partnership with Loyalist College in Belleville, Ont. Gain hands-on experience, industry knowledge, and the technical skills you need to begin your career in the horticulture industry! Please fill out the application below to be considered for this Pre-Apprenticeship Program.
Program Eligibility
This program will take place in-person in the Belleville, Ontario area over 34 weeks beginning July 15, 2024. Program participants must: be at least 18 years old, have completed grade 12, be legally allowed to work in Canada, and be unemployed or employed less than 20 hours per week.
First and Last Name (Name that matches your government-issued ID)
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First Name
Last Name
Preferred Name (Name that you would like to be called)
First Name
Last Name
Date of Birth
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Year
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Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Email
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example@example.com
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Are you eligible to work in Canada?
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Yes
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Do you have a current G or G2 driver's license?
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Yes
No
No, but I am willing and able to obtain it before I complete the training program
Do you have access to a reliable vehicle
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Yes
No
If you are accepted, how will you transport yourself to the Loyalist campus in Belleville, Ontario?
What is your highest level of education?
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Grade 12
Some college/ some university
College diploma/ certificate
Undergraduate degree
Post-graduate degree (incl. MA, PhD, etc.)
Other
Have you ever participated in any training programs related to horticulture before? (ex. horticulture pre-apprenticeship, GROW, etc.)
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Yes
No
If you answered "yes" to the above question, please specify which program you participated in. (If you answered no, you can leave this question blank)
What city/town do you currently live in?
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What province do you currently live in?
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Are you currently employed?
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Yes, full time hours
Yes, part time hours (less than 20hrs/wk on average)
I am not currently employed
I am currently a student
Are you currently in receipt of Employment Insurance (EI), or will you be applying?
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Yes
No
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I am willing to commute up to one hour each way to get to my job.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I am able to lift/push/pull repeatedly.
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Yes
No
Have you ever been in a situation where you were outside for long periods of time (e.g. camping, recreation, previous employment) in unpleasant weather conditions (e.g. very hot, very cold, heavy rain/snow/ice)?
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Yes, and I liked it
Yes, and it was OK
Yes, and I did NOT like it
No, but I think I would like it
No, and I do NOT think I would like it
Have you ever had to get up at 6am or earlier on a regular basis for work, school, or extracurriculars? How did you feel about it?
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Yes, and I liked it
Yes, and it was OK
Yes, and I did NOT like it
No, but I think I could do it
No, and I do NOT think I could do it
Describe your experience with physical activity (sports, gym, outdoor recreation, physical labour).
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I feel confident about working at a job that requires physical labour for 8+ hours per day?
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I am comfortable operating or learning to operate machinery and tools.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I am comfortable, or could be comfortable, driving work vehicles in city traffic and pulling trailers.
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Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I am comfortable working in fast-paced environments and/or on job sites.
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Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I am willing to work outside traditional business hours (e.g. starting before 8am, and/or working more than 8 hrs/day).
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Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I am willing to work a job with hours that fluctuate seasonally (e.g., possibility of more work hours in the spring, summer, and fall, and reduced work hours or possible temporary layoffs during winter).
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Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I enjoy working with others in a team-based environment.
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Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I enjoy interacting with the general public and providing high quality customer service.
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Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
What are your current short- and long-term goals? How would the Horticultural Technician Pre-Apprenticeship Program fit into these goals?
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Is there anything else you would like to tell us about yourself?
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How did you find out about the Horticultural Technician Pre-Apprenticeship Program?
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From a landscape/ horticulture professional (word of mouth)
Loyalist College website
A Google search
Landscape Ontario website
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
A poster/flyer
Radio
Landscape.jobs
Goodwork.ca
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I consent to receiving electronic and telephone communication from Horticultural Technician Pre-Apprenticeship Program staff. In accordance with Canada’s Anti-Spam legislation, we are requesting your express consent to contact you with important program information and news that could be relevant to your job search and employment needs. *If you check "No" to this section, we will be unable to contact you for an intake interview.
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