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Please note that the HortEducationBC office will be closed from September 1 – 15. Inquiries and emails will be responded to, however, there will be no shipping of learning resources or orders processed until the office reopens.

Introducing the Practical Landscape Horticulture series

HortEducation.ca is excited to announce the Practical Landscape Horticulture series. Practical Landscape Horticulture is a national learning resource aligned with the latest Canadian occupational standards for landscape horticulture professionals and educators. Practical Landscape Horticulture consists of a series of four books: Book A: Performs Common Occupational Skills Book B: Applies Horticultural Principles Book C: Performs... Read more »

Registration Deadline Extended for the January 2024 Arborist Technician Apprentice Technical Training

The deadline for apprentices to register for the in-school training portion for the Arborist Technician certification has been extended until January 5th. Don’t delay; seats are limited, and the next class will not run until January 2025. This 8-week program runs from Jan 08, 2024–Mar 01, 2024, at the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Langley Campus. KPU... Read more »

The wait is over! Take the Red Seal InterProvincial Exam Preparation Workshop Anytime!

The wait is over! You can now take the Red Seal InterProvincial Exam Preparation Workshop whenever you are ready to start your preparations. No more waiting for a scheduled workshop! HortEducation.ca in partnership with the Canadian Nursery and Landscape Association, previously held biannual online workshops with instructor Egan Davis for Red Seal InterProvincial Exam Preparation.... Read more »

NEW Canadian Apprenticeship Service Grant – Employers receive up to $10,000 grants for new apprentices

Employers! Hiring apprentices or starting your current employees on the apprenticeship path has more funding than ever before with the launch of a new Canadian Apprenticeship Service grant. This is in addition to the existing $9500 (additional $3,750 for eligible minorities) in tax credits available for employers. This means in total, there is now a... Read more »

It’s Back! Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal Exam Prep Workshop November 12, 2022

The Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist endorsement promotes excellence to employers & clients, instills pride in skilled workers, and facilitates labour mobility. Do you have enough industry hours to challenge the RED SEAL Landscape Horticulturist IP exam? Not sure what will be on the exam? Have exam anxiety? Need a refresher? If you have answered YES... Read more »

CNLA Landscape Industry Specific Information Session for new CAS Grant (open to all employers)

The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) is hosting a Landscape Industry Specific Information Session about accessing the NEW $5,000 & $10,000 Canadian Apprenticeship Service Grants for employers to hire new apprentices or start existing employees in the Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist apprenticeship. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum about... Read more »

The City of Vancouver Board of Parks & Recreation hiring for 6 Tree Pruner I (temporary full time) positions!

The City of Vancouver Board of Parks & Recreation has an exciting opportunity for six Tree Pruner I (temporary full time) positions! View the job listing follow the link to view the job listing and please share with anyone who might be interested. City of Vancouver Board of Parks & Recreation Tree Pruner I (temporary... Read more »

Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal Prep Manual & Workshop November 6, 2021

The Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist endorsement promotes excellence to employers & clients, instills pride in skilled workers, and facilitates labour mobility. Do you have enough industry hours to challenge the RED SEAL Landscape Horticulturist IP exam? Not sure what will be on the exam? Have exam anxiety? Need a refresher? If you have answered YES... Read more »