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MAY 24 26
Annual Conference of the
Canadian Industrial Relations
Association
Takes the theme "Borders
Without Boundaries," looking
at several factors, including the
interdisciplinary nature of theory
and research, the increasing
importance of knowledge transfer
between scholars and practitioners
and the pluralistic nature of
industrial relations in recognizing
the legitimate interests of all
stakeholders to the employment
relationship.
Presented by: Canadian Industrial
Relations Association
Location: St. Catharines, Ont.
Cost: Member $150;
non-member $300
Tel.: (418) 656-2468
Email: acri-cira@rlt.ulaval.ca
Web: www.cira-acri.ca
MAY 25 29
Labour Arbitration Skills
Leading advocates and arbitrators
coach participants through the
preparation and presentation of
a challenging arbitration case.
Learn how to prepare effectively
for hearings, assess the opponent's
case, make opening and closing
statements, examine and cross-
examine effectively, tender
evidence and object to evidence.
Includes preparing and presenting
a mock arbitration.
Presented by: Queens University
IRC
Location: Kingston, Ont.
Cost: $4,995
Tel.: (888) 858-7838
Email: irc@queensu.ca
Web: irc.queensu.ca
MAY 26 28
CPBI Forum 2014
Features discussions on the global
challenges the pension and benefits
industry faces and Canada's role
in creating solutions. Under the
theme "Practical Solutions for a
Turbulent World," the conference
provides an opportunity to
connect and learn from leading
experts, exchange ideas, discover
new trends and examine practical,
proven solutions.
Presented by: Canadian Pension
and Benefits Institute
Location: Boston
Cost: Member $1,200;
non-member $1,550
Tel.: (514) 288-1222 ext. 23
Email: info@cpbi-icra.ca
Web: www.cpbi-icra.ca
MAY 27 28
Canadian Public Sector Pensions
and Benefits Conference
Provides an opportunity to learn
first-hand from industry experts
who will address the latest issues
facing public sector pension and
benefit plans. The program focuses
on a wide range of issues, including
plan design, cost-containment and
communication strategies.
Presented by: International
Foundation of Employee Benefit
Plans
Location: Ottawa
Cost: Member $1,355;
non-member $1,555
Tel.: (888) 334-3327
Email: edreg@ifebp.org
Web: www.ifebp.org
MAY 28 30
ACSESS Annual Conference
Provides an opportunity for
professionals in staffing services,
permanent placement and
professional search to meet and
network with industry leaders.
Sessions include implementable
best practices, techniques and
methodologies for all staffing
professionals.
Presented by: Association of
Canadian Search, Employment
and Staffing Services
Location: Banff, Alta.
Cost: Member $985;
non-member $1,185
Tel.: (905) 826-6869
Email: acsess@acsess.org
Web: www.acess.org
JUNE 3 5
Women & Leadership
Top-ranking women executives
share career and leadership tips.
Discover strategies to guarantee
professional advancement
while achieving greater work-
life balance, build professional
confidence by enhancing key
leadership skills and techniques,
and learn the leadership
competencies needed to succeed in
today's workplace.
Presented by: Federated Press
Location: Toronto
Cost: $1,975
Tel.: (800) 363-0722 ext. 221
Email: Danielle_delannoy@
federatedpress.com
Web: www.federatedpress.com
JUNE 4 6
Training and Development
Symposium
Topics include building an
integrated leadership development
program, e-learning, addressing
business needs with technology,
mobile training, knowledge
transfer, pre- and post-learning,
training design and more.
Presented by: Canadian Society
for Training and Development
Location: Calgary
Cost: Member $699;
non-member $899
Tel.: (866) 257-4275 ext. 26
Email: symposium@cstd.ca
Web: www.cstd.ca/symposium
JUNE 10
Productivity-Time Management
A highly interactive workshop. An
individual profile is done ahead
of time providing an overview of
personal productivity and time
thieves and strengths. Learn
habits that are key to good time
management, how to improve
productivity and how to prepare
action plans.
Presented by: WATMEC
Location: Cambridge, Ont.
Cost: $395
Tel.: (800) 265-9726
Email: watmec@watmec.com
Web: www.watmec.com
JUNE 12 13
Atlantic Canada
Construction Labour
& Employee Relations Forum
Brings together key stakeholders to
explore issues and topics essential
to re-engaging Atlantic Canada's
workforce. Through keynote
speeches and several interactive
panel discussions, this conference
will explore the human resources
and labour relations issues that are
key to completing several mega-
projects on the horizon. Includes
case law updates, best practices.
Presented by: Insight Information
Location: St. John's
Cost: $1,875
Tel.: (416) 777-2020
Email: cs@alm.com
Web: www.insightinfo.com
JUNE 22 25
SHRM Annual Conference
and Exposition
With hundreds of sessions to
choose from, attendees will take
away ideas and concepts that will
transform the way they think about
work and change the way they do
things in the office. Sessions cover
topics such as talent management,
compensation and benefits,
international HR and employment
law. Includes trade show.
Presented by: Society for Human
Resource Management
Location: Orlando, Fla.
Cost: Member $1,680;
non-member $2,110
Tel.: (703) 548-3440
Email: prodev@shrm.org.
Web: www.annual.shrm.org
JUNE 17 20
Canadian Payroll Association
Conference and Trade Show
The conference's theme this year is
"Navigating Towards Excellence"
and offers payroll professionals
at all levels of experience a
curriculum of comprehensive
and diverse presentations,
keynotes, exhibits and networking
opportunities. Visit Carswell
and Canadian HR Reporter's
companion publication Canadian
Payroll Reporter at our Thomson
Reuters booth.
Presented by: Canadian Payroll
Association
Location: Toronto
Cost: Member $1,390;
non-member $1,590
Tel.: (416) 487-3380 ext. 118
Email: membership@payroll.ca
Web: www.payroll.ca
WEBINAR
SERIES
Krista Siedlak
Jason Beeho
DAMAGE CONTROL: REPAIRING
A WORKPLACE AFTER A
FINDING OF HARASSMENT
Learn how to deal with the lasting
after-effects that harassment and
bullying can have on a workplace
environment
Presenter: Krista Siedlak, Bernardi
Human Resource Law LLP
DATE: MAY 8, 2014
TIME: 12 – 1 PM EDT
THE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR —
ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOLD
Using independent contractors has its
benefi ts for employers. Know how to
manage the legal risk that comes with
this practice so your organization can
take full advantage
Presenters: Lisa Bolton and Diane
Laranja, Sherrard Kuzz LLP
DATE: MAY 27, 2014
TIME: 12 – 1 PM EDT
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY
— A TIME OF CHANGE IN ONTARIO
A roadmap for the signifi cant
changes to Ontario OH&S legislation
over the past 12 months — and
what's coming
Presenters: Jason Beeho and Ryan
Campbell, Rubin Thomlinson LLP
DATE: JUNE 4, 2014
TIME: 12 – 1 PM EDT
ELIMINATE EMPLOYEE SKILLS
GAPS IN WEEKS OR MONTHS
Ensure your organization uses best
practices to facilitate internal training
and get employees up to speed
effi ciently
Presenter: Arupa Tesolin of
Learning Paths International
DATE: JUNE 18, 2014
TIME: 12 – 1 PM EDT
Arupa Tesolin
Lisa Bolton
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