Canadian HR Reporter

CANADIAN HR REPORTER June 12, 2017 FEATURES 27 Perfectbound • June 2017 $46* • L7798-7855 ISBN • 978-0-7798-7855-0 Multiple copy discounts available *Plus applicable taxes and shipping & handling University law faculties... and much more. (Prices subject to change without notice) Order your copy today. Visit www.carswell.com or call 1-800-387-5164 for a 30-day, no risk evaluation Connect to Atlantic Canada's LEGAL NETWORK The 2017-18 Atlantic Legal Telephone Directory connects you to your legal community providing accurate and essential legal contact information in all four Canadian Atlantic Provinces. Find over 4,300 listings of lawyers, firms and judges. Get quick, easy access to: • Law and Barristers' Societies • Courts of Appeal • Federal Court of Canada • Government of Canada departments • Judicial districts and judicial officials • Incorporated Municipalities • Land registration and information services • The Associations of Land Surveyors • Law Foundation • Provincial government departments • Boards and Commissions • Law Related Services, Institutions and Organizations • CERTIFICATION A sampling of specialized certification Options include pensions, disability management, psychometrics and mental health A long with the more tradi- tional certification cov- ering human resources, there are specialized options HR professionals might want to consider. Here's a sampling of programs available across the country: MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) Certification Program Psychometrics Canada Participants will be equipped with the tools — including slide decks and facilitator materials — to use the Myers-Briggs instrument in a variety of topic areas including: improving team performance, developing leaders, managing conflict, improving communica- tion, handling stress and guiding career exploration. Occupational Health & Safety University of Toronto is certificate program will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to develop, implement and manage strong health and safety systems. ey'll learn how to ensure their workplace meets the required health and safety re- quirements in a tight regulatory framework, and discover what companies can do to prevent costly accidents that impair pro- ductivity and engage more work- ers in proactive health and safety measures. e program covers relevant legislation and major workplace hazards, combining high-level strategy with hands-on application. Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate Program Humber College, Toronto From resolving labour grievances and employment-standard com- plaints to representing clients in the civil justice system and pur- suing no-fault automobile insur- ance benefits, this program's core curriculum spans insurance law, labour law, family law, commer- cial law, system design and com- munity mediation, and uses inten- sive workshop training to teach the core principles of negotiation, mediation and arbitration. Par- ticipants learn to resolve disputes between individuals, businesses, insured and insurers, individuals and government agencies, and within families. Graduate Certificate in Change Management Royal Roads University, Victoria, B.C. e aim of the certificate is to equip professionals with graduate-level applied, relevant and theoretical expertise in leading and support- ing individuals and organizations through change. e program fo- cuses on the application of learn- ing in areas such as: connecting change efforts to organizational strategy; whole systems interven- tions; culture transformation; managing power and influence; engagement and communication strategies; building sustainable change leadership capacity; and measurement and evaluation of change management efforts. Certificate in Pension Law Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Toronto e certificate was developed to provide a comprehensive over- view and analysis of the major areas of pension law and practice. e program covers: • the role of pensions in the retire- ment savings system • a review of the federal and pro- vincial regulatory framework • pensions and the employment re- lationship — key areas of concern • the funding and investment prin- ciples for pension plans • pension plan governance and risk management • defined benefit to defined contri- bution plan conversions — key le- gal and structural considerations • multi-employer pension plans and other multi-employer arrangements • the treatment of pensions in corporate transactions and restructurings • pension litigation — landmark cases and emerging issues • essential updates about impor- tant pension reform initiatives across Canada. Labour-Management Relations Certificate Program Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan in Sas- katoon and the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy is interactive program covers collective bargaining, grievance arbitration, mediation, legislation, financial literacy and emerging workplace issues, and will: • address major issues surround- ing collective bargaining, griev- ance arbitration, mediation, legislation and labour board remedies • provide bargaining simulation experience and practical tools • cover topics from broad political and economic contexts • allow an opportunity for union, management and neutrals to col- laborate and generate solutions that add value for all parties in a safe learning environment. Workplace Mental Health Leadership certificate program Shepell and Queen's University, Kingston, Ont. Practical framework and leader- ship skills align with evidence- based and industry best practices, including the National Standard for Psychological Health and Safe- ty in the Workplace. e certifi- cation showcases organizational leadership and commitment to a mentally healthy workplace, through best practices and in- novative solutions. Participants explore the business case for mental health in the workplace. e development of empathetic and solution-focused leadership skills is also supported, and will facilitate an increase in: awareness of the importance of a mentally healthy workplace; accountability for a safe and healthy workplace; recognition of the factors that in- fluence a mentally healthy work- place; and capacity to respond to potential health issues, improving the likelihood of a better outcome. Certificate in Canadian Benefit Plans International Federation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) is certificate is designed to pro- vide a solid foundation in Cana- dian pensions and benefits, HR and compensation. Relevant for professionals employed by a U.S. company with affiliates in Canada or those who work with a Cana- dian plan. Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP) International Association of Professionals in Disability Management (IAPDM) Participants will learn to: • develop policies and procedures in conjunction with a joint work- er-management committee • maintain records and computer- based tracking of absences, costs and outcomes • track and analyze the costs and benefits of a disability manage- ment program • liaise with the employer, HR de- partment, occupational health and safety program, and wellness promotion programs • plan and implement internal communication and education about the disability management program for all stakeholders • maintain current information on service providers and com- munity resources such as voca- tional rehabilitation counselors, substance abuse programs and other support groups • evaluate service providers and community resources including physiotherapists, pain clinics, ergonomists and podiatrists • track changes in legislation, col- lective agreements, employment contracts and benefit programs, and ensure these changes are re- flected in program practices. Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) Canada WorldatWork Required exams cover: total re- wards management, quantitative principles in compensation man- agement, strategic communica- tion in total rewards, job analysis, documentation and evaluation; base pay administration and pay for performance; variable pay; market pricing; business acumen; and international financial report- ing standards.

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