This live webinar builds upon the basic legal requirements and user safety concepts from Level 1 to examine the key roles of signage, trail inspection and documentation. This starts with an accurate risk assessment for multi use or activity optimized trail networks. A process is introduced to inventory and assess trail hazards and build a customized signage and inspection system that addresses key management and user safety concerns.

The theory session covers:

• Risk assessment theory and process
• Identifying signage needs; signage system and placement best practice
• Customized inspection procedures and documentation
• The trail management plan contents and uses in meeting trail management objectives

This live webinar is taught by Jeff Jackson, Ph.D., a recognized expert in trail risk management and long-time facilitator of the OTC’s risk management training. His experience ranges from provincial level trail policy development, expert opinion in trail-based legal proceedings, publishing a number of risk management chapters in trail related publications, and work as a risk consultant, trail builder and manager in both winter and summer.

Pre-requisite: OPA’s Trail Risk Management – level 1 online webinar

NOTE: This 6 hour training program will be delivered via two - three hour online sessions 

Session One: Tuesday March 3, 2026 from 12pm to 3pm

Session Two: Thursday March 5, 2026 from 12pm to 3pm

This course is being delivered in partnership with Ontario Trails Council and counts as 1 credit towards your Parks Practitioner Designation.

Please register online, an invoice will be sent to you within 24hrs of registering. Payment can then be made online through the invoice you will receive or via cheque (made payable to Ontario Parks Association).