Horticultural Technician Pre-Apprenticeship Application Form

  • Horticultural Technician Pre-Apprenticeship Application Form

    The Horticultural Technician Pre-Apprenticeship Program 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 Humber College in Toronto, Mohawk College in Hamilton, and Fanshawe College in London. 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 these three locations; Toronto, Hamilton or London area over a 34 week period. Program participants must: be at least 18 years old, have completed grade 12, be a resident of Ontario, be legally allowed to work in Canada, and be unemployed or employed less than 20 hours per week.
  • Date of Birth*
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  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Select the college you would like to attend that is accessible to you
  • Are you eligible to work and study in Canada?*
  • Do you have a current G or G2 driver's license?*
  • Do you have access to a reliable vehicle*
  • What is your highest level of education? * For international credentials, a verified equivalency assessment must be completed prior to program acceptance from an organization such as WES - https://www.wes.org/ca/ or ICAS - https://www.icascanada.ca/*
  • Have you ever participated in any training programs related to horticulture before? (ex. horticulture pre-apprenticeship, GROW, etc.)*
  • Are you currently employed?*
  • Are you currently in receipt of Employment Insurance (EI), or will you be applying?*
  • I am willing to commute up to one hour each way to get to my pad work placement.*
  • I am able to lift/push/pull repeatedly.*
  • 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)?*
  • 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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  • I feel confident about working at a job that requires physical labour for 8+ hours per day?*
  • I am comfortable operating or learning to operate machinery and tools.*
  • I am comfortable, or could be comfortable, driving work vehicles in city traffic and pulling trailers.*
  • I am comfortable working in fast-paced environments and/or on job sites.*
  • I am willing to work outside traditional business hours (e.g. starting before 8am, and/or working more than 8 hrs/day).*
  • 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).*
  • I enjoy working with others in a team-based environment.*
  • I enjoy interacting with the general public and providing high quality customer service.*
  • How did you find out about the Horticultural Technician Pre-Apprenticeship Program?*
  • 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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