Horticultural Industries

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Co-op type:

Mandatory

Skills students have at the start of co-op work term:

• Plant knowledge
• Landscape maintenance
• Basic landscape construction
• Basic landscape design
• Implement safe work environments
• Standard First Aid
• Working at Heights
• OHSA and WHMIS certifications
• One day of “Farm Safety” through WSPS

Suggested job titles:

• Landscape Crew Member
• Greenhouse Technician
• Gardening and Planting Assistant
• Grounds Maintenance
• Farm Crew Member
• Plant Identification
• Horticulturalist
• Softscaper
• Hardscaper
• Aquatic Service Technician
• Organic Agriculturalist
• Interiorscaper
• Property Care Technician

Requirements to remain eligible for co-op:

This program offers one optional co-op work term. Qualified students with a minimum GPA of 2.7 and must not have failed/missed any courses previous to work term can apply for a paid co-op employment to gain valuable work experience and build their network within the industry. Contact your Program Coordinator for specific qualification requirements.

Additional Info:

Are you an international student enrolled in the co-op program? Visit our International Co-op Students web page for more information.