September 10, 2024
The new Landscape.jobs: Fostering a vibrant professional ecosystem
July 1 marked a new phase in the development of Landscape Ontario's official job platform, Landscape.jobs.
Since before the pandemic, increased employee turnover and workforce shortages have made it difficult to recruit skilled professionals for landscape and horticulture employers. Part of Landscape Ontario's commitment to addressing this crucial issue is the development of a recruitment platform designed to meet the specific needs of landscape and horticulture professionals and firms.
In 2021, as part of a government-funded initiative, the first version of Landscape.jobs was launched on a third-party recruitment platform. By covering the platform's user fees, these funds helped build a network of landscape and horticulture job-seekers and employers. While the functionality and customization options were limited, the administration of this early platform provided significant insight into developing our own recruitment platform.
On July 1, Landscape Ontario's official job platform, Landscape.jobs, was launched. With an enhanced user experience and industry-specific features, the new platform provides the flexibility to meet and adapt to the needs of the landscape and horticulture profession now and in the future.
The One-Click Apply now makes it faster and easier for you to access fully funded professional training and support anytime you create or edit your job post or Professional Profile.
Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for these efforts. We look forward to growing with you.
Since before the pandemic, increased employee turnover and workforce shortages have made it difficult to recruit skilled professionals for landscape and horticulture employers. Part of Landscape Ontario's commitment to addressing this crucial issue is the development of a recruitment platform designed to meet the specific needs of landscape and horticulture professionals and firms.
In 2021, as part of a government-funded initiative, the first version of Landscape.jobs was launched on a third-party recruitment platform. By covering the platform's user fees, these funds helped build a network of landscape and horticulture job-seekers and employers. While the functionality and customization options were limited, the administration of this early platform provided significant insight into developing our own recruitment platform.
On July 1, Landscape Ontario's official job platform, Landscape.jobs, was launched. With an enhanced user experience and industry-specific features, the new platform provides the flexibility to meet and adapt to the needs of the landscape and horticulture profession now and in the future.
Simple and accessible
An industry-specific job platform needs to meet the challenges of the landscape and horticulture work environment. We know mobile access is important, so now you can create and update your job posts online from any device — no login required. We've also eliminated the barriers between job seekers and your posts by putting the job board right on the home page so your jobs are front and centre.Less hassle, more hiring
Whether you're posting a job, viewing an application or contacting a job seeker, you can access everything you need directly from your email inbox.Free screening tools
The demands of a job in landscape and horticulture are too often underestimated or misunderstood. Employee turnover is costly evidence of this reality. Landscape.jobs' New Worker Screening Tool is designed to help communicate these unique demands, assess an applicant's suitability and establish the key skills and experience they bring to the role. Select the New Worker Screening Tool for your job post and it will automatically be added to your online application.Professional Profiles
In August, Landscape.jobs introduced a new way to connect employers with job-seeking professionals. Hiring? Search current profiles and contact suitable candidates directly through their online profile. Looking for work? Create a free profile and let employers come to you. The easy-to-use online form helps you showcase your skills and experience with no login required — just use your email to update or deactivate your profile at any time.Landscape Ontario's Workforce Development Hub
The enhanced flexibility and scalability of Landscape.jobs allows us to create a comprehensive ecosystem tailored to the professional development and networking needs of the landscape and horticulture industry.The One-Click Apply now makes it faster and easier for you to access fully funded professional training and support anytime you create or edit your job post or Professional Profile.
Hiring job-ready GROW graduates just got easier
Landscape Ontario’s GROW Training for New Workers prepares over 100 new professionals for their first jobs in landscape and horticulture each year. Starting this fall, employers can connect directly with the program’s latest job-ready graduates via their Professional Profiles featured on Landscape.jobs.Growing stronger, together
We greatly appreciate your patience and flexibility throughout the transition to the new Landscape.jobs. We couldn't have taken this step forward without your valuable feedback on the early jobs website. As we continue to evolve and enhance Landscape.jobs, your feedback will play a crucial role.Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for these efforts. We look forward to growing with you.