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Parks Operations and maintenance 

Instructed by: 

Bob Denison

NEW! PARKS OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE WEBINAR SERIES 


Working safely in a parks environment requires a comprehensive understanding of the tasks at hand and the equipment designed to effectively and efficiently perform the work. Today’s parks and open space practitioners must be able to function in various capacities. 

This two day course is designed to help enhance the competencies of both new and seasoned employees, while setting the right foundation blocks for those being introduced to the world of green space maintenance and management. Participants will be introduced to industry best practices, equipment, health and safety in the workplace and liability of the employee or municipality. Participants will also practice documentation and learn legislative requirements for protecting the municipality.

This course will cover:

  • Legislation (OH&S, Bill C-45, WHMIS)
  • Personal Safety (potential hazards, PPE)
  • Accident Investigation & Documentation
  • Invasive Species
  • Best Practices
  • Equipment Types & Operation
  • CVOR
  • Fuel Handling

This course is worth 1 credits towards your Parks Practitioner Designation.

    Want to host this session? 

    For this session we require a classroom that can accommodate 20 people, has a projector & screen, a white board with means of writing tools, and an extension cord/power bar available for use. The classroom must be within walking distance of green space or field where grass cutting or other maintenance would be done so that attendees can do a practice inspection.

    *This course will be moved online for 2021, and offered as a two- day webinar series. The practical component of this course will be honoured with an assignment, which will be due on day 2.

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    Upcoming events

    • Park Encampments: Outreach & Response - One Day Workshop -

      • 30 Mar 2023
      • 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
      • Victoria Rd Rec Centre, Oak Room 151 Victoria Road North Guelph, Ontario, N1E 5H5
      • 5
      Register

      OPA is happy to announce that, in partnership with the City of Toronto, we are able to introduce our Parks Encampments: Outreach & Response One Day Workshop to our members.

      Park Encampments:  Outreach and Response is a full day workshop designed to provide information to Parks and municipal staff dealing with encampments; exploring best practices, safe operating procedures and sharing experiences.  The workshop will provide an overview on understanding the scope of this complex issue, contributing factors to homelessness and the need for creating a coordinated response team.  Participants will learn about tools to track encampments, provide outreach and engage with clients.  The workshop focuses on staff roles and responsibilities, best practices in staff training for both hard and soft skills and shares information about tools and equipment needed to work on all types of terrain and park areas.  This course also covers strategic thinking and innovative ideas as well as ideas to keep parks spaces open, safe and accessible for all.  This workshop encourages information and idea sharing, as well as group discussion around shared concerns to help all participants gain a deeper understanding of how to offer outreach and respond to encampments in public greenspace.

      Running March 30, 2023 from 8 AM to 3:30 PM, this one day workshop will provide attendees with information on best practices for interacting with and handling encampments in our public parks. This course will be structured as a combination of seminar presentation and open discussion. We look forward to opening up a conversation with attendees on this sensitive and highly relevant topic, and discussing solutions to your municipality’s concerns.

      If you are interested, please don’t hesitate to sign up, as spots will be limited.


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    • Park Encampments: Outreach & Response - One Day Workshop -

      • 09 May 2023
      • 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
      • Reeves Community Complex 381 Finkle Street Woodstock ON N4V 1A3
      • 16
      Register

      OPA is happy to announce that, in partnership with the City of Toronto, we are able to introduce our Parks Encampments: Outreach & Response One Day Workshop to our members.

      Park Encampments:  Outreach and Response is a full day workshop designed to provide information to Parks and municipal staff dealing with encampments; exploring best practices, safe operating procedures and sharing experiences.  The workshop will provide an overview on understanding the scope of this complex issue, contributing factors to homelessness and the need for creating a coordinated response team.  Participants will learn about tools to track encampments, provide outreach and engage with clients.  The workshop focuses on staff roles and responsibilities, best practices in staff training for both hard and soft skills and shares information about tools and equipment needed to work on all types of terrain and park areas.  This course also covers strategic thinking and innovative ideas as well as ideas to keep parks spaces open, safe and accessible for all.  This workshop encourages information and idea sharing, as well as group discussion around shared concerns to help all participants gain a deeper understanding of how to offer outreach and respond to encampments in public greenspace.

      Running May 9th 2023 from 8 AM to 3:30 PM, this one day workshop will provide attendees with information on best practices for interacting with and handling encampments in our public parks. This course will be structured as a combination of seminar presentation and open discussion. We look forward to opening up a conversation with attendees on this sensitive and highly relevant topic, and discussing solutions to your municipality’s concerns.

      If you are interested, please don’t hesitate to sign up, as spots will be limited.


      Show details

    • Park Encampments: Outreach & Response - One Day Workshop -

      • 10 May 2023
      • 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
      • Reeves Community Complex 381 Finkle Street Woodstock ON N4V 1A3
      • 13
      Register

      OPA is happy to announce that, in partnership with the City of Toronto, we are able to introduce our Parks Encampments: Outreach & Response One Day Workshop to our members.

      Park Encampments:  Outreach and Response is a full day workshop designed to provide information to Parks and municipal staff dealing with encampments; exploring best practices, safe operating procedures and sharing experiences.  The workshop will provide an overview on understanding the scope of this complex issue, contributing factors to homelessness and the need for creating a coordinated response team.  Participants will learn about tools to track encampments, provide outreach and engage with clients.  The workshop focuses on staff roles and responsibilities, best practices in staff training for both hard and soft skills and shares information about tools and equipment needed to work on all types of terrain and park areas.  This course also covers strategic thinking and innovative ideas as well as ideas to keep parks spaces open, safe and accessible for all.  This workshop encourages information and idea sharing, as well as group discussion around shared concerns to help all participants gain a deeper understanding of how to offer outreach and respond to encampments in public greenspace.

      Running May 10, 2023 from 8 AM to 3:30 PM, this one day workshop will provide attendees with information on best practices for interacting with and handling encampments in our public parks. This course will be structured as a combination of seminar presentation and open discussion. We look forward to opening up a conversation with attendees on this sensitive and highly relevant topic, and discussing solutions to your municipality’s concerns.

      If you are interested, please don’t hesitate to sign up, as spots will be limited.


      Show details

    For more information, please send an email, referencing the course title, to training@ontarioparksassociation.ca

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