Category: News

19th Annual SkillsBC Competition

Date: April 17, 2013

Time: 9am - 4pm

Location: Tradex, 1190 Cornell Street, Abbotsford

Come and support the Landscape Gardening competition at the SkillsBC Provincial competition.  Teams of two from local horticulture institutions will be competing for Gold, to then move onto compete at the National Skills Competition.  The National competition takes place in Vancouver this year, June 5th to 8th. HEBC would like to recognize those who donate... Read more »

BCRPA Spring Training – Horticulture Day

Date: February 20, 2013

HEBC will have a booth at the BCRPA Spring Training Horticulture Day on February 20th.  If you have any questions about the apprenticeship or how to apply for Sign-Off Authority or to Challenge an exam, we will be there to help you out. For more information about the BCRPA Spring Training, click here.

Should we create an apprentice job board?

HortEducation.ca is looking to create an apprentice Job Board on our website. We often get calls from apprentices who are looking for a sponsor. This would be an opportunity for any company who is looking to hire an Arborist Technician, Landscape Horticulturist, Production Horticulturist, or Utility Arborist apprentice. Please send HEBC the description of the... Read more »

Horticulture ‘Branching Out’ Career Day

Date: January 31, 2013

Time: 12:30pm-5:00pm

Location: 20901 Langley By-Pass, Langley Campus

Come and visit HortEducation.ca at Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Horticulture ‘Branching Out’ Career Day. A networking opportunity with students, faculty, and industry professionals to discuss best practices and share experiences in the field. Brian Minter will be the special guest speaker. Meet one on one with potential employers, and visit HEBC so we can answer all... Read more »

Arborist Technician Program – Jan 7, 2013 at Kwantlen Polytechnic University!

Date: January 7, 2013

The next session of the Arborist Technician Program will begin at Kwantlen Polytechnic University on January 7, 2013. If you are interested in a career in Arboriculture click here.  Here you will find the ‘Steps to become an Arboriculture Apprentice’, which includes links to the registration form. Register with Kwantlen, click here to register online. Seats are... Read more »

North Island College – Info Session

Date: December 6, 2012

Time: 6:30 to 8:00 pm

Location: Comox Valley campus, Tyee Hall, Rm. 204

Topic: Landscape Horticulture Apprenticeship Training information sessions for prospective students

Whether you want to work towards your Interprovincial (Red Seal) in the Island’s only Level 1 apprenticeship training in landscape horticulture program, or grow your hobby, North Island College’s Landscape Horticulture programs give you the skills you need to get started this spring. Register for the free information session, by visiting NICConnect using the course code GENI 5130... Read more »

Vancouver – BC Jobs Fair

Date: September 28, 2012 - September 29, 2012

Time: 12:00pm to 7:00pm

Location: Vancouver Convention Centre (East Building)

HEBC will be attending the BC Jobs Fair at the Vancouver Convention Centre (East Building) from 12:00pm to 7:00pm. Come and see us at our booth to ask any of your questions about the horticulture apprenticeship programs.  

Burnaby – BC Jobs Fair

Date: March 26, 2012

Time: 12:00pm to 7:00pm

Location: BCIT - 3700 Willingdon Avenue

HEBC will be attending the BC Jobs Fair at BCIT in Burnaby from 12:00pm to 7:00pm. Come and see us at our booth to ask any of your questions about the horticulture apprenticeship programs.  

North Island College – Info Session

Date: November 24, 2012

Time: 4:00-5:30pm

Location: Comox Valley campus, Tyee Hall, Rm. 204

Topic: Landscape Horticulture Apprenticeship Training information sessions for prospective students

Whether you want to work towards your Interprovincial (Red Seal) in the Island’s only Level 1 apprenticeship training in landscape horticulture program, or grow your hobby, North Island College’s Landscape Horticulture programs give you the skills you need to get started this spring. Register for the free information session, by visiting NICConnect using the course code GENI... Read more »

Surrey – BC Jobs Fair

Date: November 23, 2012

Time: 12:00pm to 7:00pm

Location: Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel

HEBC will be attending the BC Jobs Fair at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel in Surrey from 12:00pm to 7:00pm.  Come and see us at our booth to ask any of your questions about the horticulture apprenticeship programs.  

North Island College – Info Session

Date: November 21, 2012

Time: 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Location: Lewis Centre, 489 Old Island Hwy., Courtenay, in the Meeting Room.

Topic: A free information session for horticulture businesses to learn about NIC’s new Level 1 Landscape Horticulture apprenticeship program, and the steps involved in sponsoring an apprentice.

To book a seat for the information session or for more information, please contact Julia Peters at 250-923-9724 or [email protected] by November 12th. Click here to view their brochure.

Annika receives recognition

Skills Canada BC presented Annika Ingram with an award to recognize her for her dedication and expertise as the Provincial Technical Chair for the Landscape Gardening competition. The next Provincial competition will take place April 2013, at the Tradex in Abbotsford. It’s BC’s turn to host the next National competition.  The National Skills Competition will... Read more »