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Hire GROW Graduates

Connect with candidates who have completed GROW’s three-week training program, including practical industry learning, safety training and employment preparation.
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what you'll get

A simpler way to meet new industry talent

GROW prepares new workers for the realities of landscape and horticulture work and helps connect graduates with employers who are hiring.

Work-ready candidates

Meet graduates who have completed practical, industry-focused training before entering the workforce.

Essential safety training

Participants complete key workplace safety training, which may include WHMIS, First Aid and Greenius training.

Direct employer connections

Tell the GROW team what you’re hiring for and get support connecting with suitable graduates.

training

Prepared for the job site

Participants learn in practical settings using tools, equipment and techniques common across the industry.

  • Workplace safety

  • Real-world conditions training with the industry's most common tools and equipment

  • Plant and horticulture fundamentals

  • Landscape maintenance

  • Job-site expectations

  • Teamwork and workplace readiness

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PROCESS

How it works

From hiring need to candidate connection
01

Tell us what you’re hiring for.

Share your business, location and current workforce needs.

02

Talk with the GROW team.

A coordinator follows up to learn more about your roles and requirements.

03

Connect with graduates.

When suitable candidates are available, GROW helps create the connection.

04

Hire directly.

You choose who fits your business and continue through your normal hiring process.

You may qualify for hiring support

A job placement subsidy may be available to eligible employers who hire a GROW graduate and enter into a Job Placement Agreement with GROW. Eligibility, funding availability and placement requirements apply. Contact us to discuss your options ->

workforce support

Looking for workers? Tell us what you need.

Share a few details about your business and the roles you’re hiring for. A member of the GROW team will follow up to discuss available candidates and hiring support.
SELECT ALL roles/job types you're currently hiring or plan to hire?
For each role you selected, enter the number of positions available and your preferred start date. Include any other role types you’re hiring for.
SELECT ALL services your company provides
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another way to hire

Already have a job ready to post?

Reach people looking for work in Ontario’s landscape and horticulture sector through Landscape Ontario’s industry job board.
Post on Landscape.jobs
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FAQ

Common questions

Does it cost anything to hire through GROW?

There is no fee to connect with or hire a GROW graduate.

What training do graduates complete?

Training may include practical landscape and horticulture skills, workplace readiness, First Aid, WHMIS, Greenius training and a GROW Program Completion Certificate.

Can I request workers for a specific location or role?

Graduate locations and availability vary by cohort and are not guaranteed. Employers should submit their hiring needs for follow-up by the GROW team.

Am I guaranteed to receive candidates?

As an employer, you make your own hiring decision and graduates are not guaranteed.

Do I need to be a Landscape Ontario member?

No, this is not a requirement.

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