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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace – Employer Rights and Obligations
DESCRIPTION:Drug and alcohol use has become an increasing issue in the workplace\, especially given the prevalence of prescribed marijuana for medicinal reasons. How do you deal with an employee in a safety-sensitive role who has a medical marijuana licence? Are they still allowed to perform their safety sensitive job? If an employee with a licence says they need to use their marijuana at the workplace\, how is this addressed? Are employees with medical marijuana licences exempt from drug testing? \nIn this 1.5-hour interactive session we will discuss: \n•         Drug and Alcohol Policies\n•         Testing for Drug and Alcohol Use\n•         Consequences for Testing Positive\n•         Pre-employment Situations\n•         Impaired at Work Situations\n•         Accommodation requirements for workers with drug and or alcohol addiction\n•         Suggested wording on Medical Marijuana to update company policies \nWhile this session is part of a series\, participants are not required to attend all sessions in the series or attend in any sequence.  Each session can be attended independently. \n\n\nPresenter: Pamela Bragg\n\nPamela is a professional consultant\, trainer and coach with over 25 years’ experience in Organizational and Leadership Performance within multi-national environments\, both union and non-union. Her professional background includes work as a senior HR Director with Lafarge North America where she was the key HR business partner for the Product Line General Managers (ready mix concrete\, aggregates\, cement manufacturing\, asphalt\, pave and construction) and leadership teams across Western Canada and the PNW US. \n\nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.\n\n\nWhat previous participants have said:\n“The course was very informative and covered relevant topics”\n“Great information\, made it as clear as possible. The questions & answers were spot on!”\n“Well spoken and organized. Offered additional resources upon request”\n\nWebinar time: 11:00am – 12:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-drugs-and-alcohol-in-the-workplace-employer-rights-and-obligations-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management,Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213344
CREATED:20200728T215302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T141045Z
UID:9737-1607079600-1607086800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Dealing with Difficult People (Live Online Training)
DESCRIPTION:Success in dealing with conflict comes from understanding how we behave\, as well as how we can influence others. If we approach difficulties as needing to take place in one or a series of conversations\, and we approach those conversations with a plan\, we will find that we have less difficult people to deal with. More often than not\, we will also have more meaningful and significant conversations. In this one-day workshop\, you will learn how to turn difficult situations into opportunities for growth. \nIn this 1.5 hour live online session we will explore strategies on: \n\nHow your own attitudes and actions impact others.\nNew and effective techniques for dealing with difficult people.\nTechniques for managing and dealing with anger.\nDealing with difficult people and difficult situations.\n\nWhile this session is part of a series\, participants are not required to attend all sessions in the series or attend in any sequence.  Each session can be attended independently. \nPresenter: Pamela Bragg \nPamela Bragg is the owner of Sarkany Management Inc.\, a Human Resources Consulting firm\, which offers a broad range of HR services. Pamela has a comprehensive background in executive level human resources and holds a Masters Certificate in Strategic Human Resources & Organizational Change. \nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. \nWebinar time: 11:00am – 12:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-dealing-with-difficult-people-live-online-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Human Resources,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213344
CREATED:20200818T183540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T160821Z
UID:9824-1606820400-1606827600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Self-Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Self-leadership puts together taking responsibility for our outcomes\, setting direction for our lives\, and having tools to manage priorities. Self-leaders work at all levels of an organization. They are front-line workers in every possible role\, middle managers\, and CEOs. \nSelf-leadership requires a commitment from individuals to decide what they want from life and to do what’s necessary to get the results they want. This two-hour webinar will help participants internalize the four pillars of self-leadership and to make meaningful\, empowered choices while taking action to get where they want to go. \nWhat Will Participants Learn? \n\n Define self-leadership and what it means on an individual level\n Assume responsibility for their results by understanding who they are\, what they want\, and how to reach they goals\nDescribe the four pillars of self-leadership\nUse techniques related to adjusting to change\, cultivating optimism\, and developing good habits to build self-leadership\n\nPresenter: Pamela Bragg – Sarkany Management Inc. \nPamela Bragg is the owner of Sarkany Management Inc.\, a Human Resources Consulting firm\, which offers a broad range of HR services. Pamela has a comprehensive background in executive level human resources and holds a Masters Certificate in Strategic Human Resources & Organizational Change. \nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. \nWebinar Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-self-leadership/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201127T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213344
CREATED:20200708T202052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T222008Z
UID:9684-1606467600-1606474800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Employment Standards Act Refresher
DESCRIPTION:The Employment Standards Act sets the rules for employment practices in your office and in the field. Your current work rules may fall short of your statutory obligations even though they are well accepted by your staff. You usually find out you are not in compliance too late and are faced with months of back pay owed. \nThis two-hour online seminar will give you a review of Employment Standards Act requirements that are particularly relevant to construction industry employers\, including: \n\nEmployment contracts\nWho is a “manager”\nHours of work and overtime\nAveraging agreements for hours of work\nTermination of employment\nVacation and statutory holidays\nIndependent contractors vs. employees\nImpact of the common law\n\nPresenter: Kimberly A. Pavao is a partner at HSJ Lawyers LLP \nKimberly was born and raised in Vancouver\, British Columbia\, and now calls Prince George Home. Kimberly is a Partner at HSJ Lawyers LLP and has been practicing law with HSJ Lawyers LLP since 2013\, focusing on litigation and advising employers on employment matters. Kimberly represents clients matters for the both the employer and the employee before the BC Supreme Court\, the BC Provincial Court\, and administrative tribunals such as the Employment Standards Branch\, the BC Human Rights Tribunal\, and WorkSafe BC. \nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-employment-standards-act-refresher/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Legal,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201120T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201120T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213344
CREATED:20200728T215424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T215424Z
UID:9740-1605870000-1605875400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Conflict Resolution: Getting Alone in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Many people see conflict as a negative experience. In fact\, conflict is a necessary part of personal growth and development. However\, conflict becomes an issue when the people involved cannot work through it. They become engaged in a battle that does not result in growth. \nIn this 1.5 hour live online session session we explore: \n\nWhat conflict is and how it can escalate.\nThe types of conflict and the stages of conflict.\nThe most common conflict resolution styles and when to use them.\nEffective techniques for intervention strategies.\nWays to manage conflicts to enhance productivity and performance.\n\nWhile this session is part of a series\, participants are not required to attend all sessions in the series or attend in any sequence.  Each session can be attended independently. \nPresenter: Pamela Bragg \nPamela Bragg is the owner of Sarkany Management Inc.\, a Human Resources Consulting firm\, which offers a broad range of HR services. Pamela has a comprehensive background in executive level human resources and holds a Masters Certificate in Strategic Human Resources & Organizational Change. \nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. \nWebinar time: 11:00am – 12:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-conflict-resolution-getting-alone-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Human Resources,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213344
CREATED:20200818T183442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T183442Z
UID:9822-1605783600-1605790800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Public Speaking: Presentation Survival School
DESCRIPTION:A great presenter has two notable qualities: appropriate skills and personal confidence. Confidence comes from knowing what you want to say and being comfortable with your communication skills. In this two-hour webinar\, you will be introduced to the skills that will make you a better speaker and presenter. \nWhat Will Participants Learn? \n\nHow to establish rapport with their audience\nTechniques to reduce nervousness and fear\nHow to understand their strengths as a presenter and how to appeal to different types of people\nHow to recognize how visual aids can create impact and attention\nHow to develop techniques to create a professional presence\nDifferent ways to prepare and organize information\nHow to prepare\, practice\, and deliver a short presentation\n\nPresenter: Pamela Bragg – Sarkany Management Inc. \nPamela Bragg is the owner of Sarkany Management Inc.\, a Human Resources Consulting firm\, which offers a broad range of HR services. Pamela has a comprehensive background in executive level human resources and holds a Masters Certificate in Strategic Human Resources & Organizational Change. \nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. \nWebinar Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-public-speaking-presentation-survival-school/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201113T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213344
CREATED:20200728T215650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T215650Z
UID:9744-1605254400-1605285000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Meaningful Performance & Development Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Managing the performance of others is more than just an annual review. Meaningful performance management is an ongoing process that results in continuous improvement\, enhanced performance\, clear expectations and objective measurement.  However\, there are times when you need to hold employees accountable and having documented performance management processes is in your best interests.\n\nIn this 1.5 hour interactive session we will discuss:\n\nHow to prepare for the conversation\nHow to monitor performance\nHow to communicate feedback\nHow to be specific and hold employees accountable\n\nWhile this session is part of a series\, participants are not required to attend all sessions in the series or attend in any sequence.  Each session can be attended independently.\n\nPresenter: Pamela Bragg\n\nPamela Bragg is the owner of Sarkany Management Inc.\, a Human Resources Consulting firm\, which offers a broad range of HR services. Pamela has a comprehensive background in executive level human resources and holds a Masters Certificate in Strategic Human Resources & Organizational Change.\n\nWebinar time: 11:00am – 12:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)\n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-meaningful-performance-development-conversations/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201113T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213344
CREATED:20200505T224943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200505T224943Z
UID:9532-1605168000-1605285000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Business Management - Kelowna
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to improve the management and business systems of their construction company. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to: \n• Understand the strategic planning process and how to implement it within their context \n• Understand the importance of a business plan and how to prepare one \n• Understand the participants within the construction industry – their roles\, responsibilities and limitations \n• Understand the benefits of a participatory management culture \n• Formulate a marketing plan and understand the marketing mix \n• Develop a human resource management plan \n• Understand the employment cycle/process \n• Develop an employee performance evaluation system \n• Increase staff morale and engagement \n• Understand operational planning for construction companies \n• Formulate a financial plan\, budgets\, ratios and break-even analysis \n• Understand the importance of financial internal controls \n• Develop benchmarks and key performance indicators \n• Understand bonding and insurance for construction companies \n• Use risk management tools to identify risk and how to mitigate risk \nTwo days (16 hours) of lessons with instructors plus an online portion involving research\, reading and answering questions (7-8 hours) that will be marked by the instructors. \nTo receive your CPD accredited certificate you must complete the online portion after the 2 day course. \nWhat previous participants have said: \n“Provided great insight into business planning. Provided a better understanding of financial planning and how to understand balance sheets” \n“Terrific content for start up companies” \n“Well explained. Enjoyed the group discussions and class input” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-business-management-kelowna/
LOCATION:Fairfield Inn and Suites Kelowna\, 1655 Powick Road\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1X 4L1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201106T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213344
CREATED:20200728T215529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T215529Z
UID:9742-1604660400-1604665800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Navigating a Multi-Generational Workplace
DESCRIPTION:We are at the generational crossroads of workplace composition in Canada. For the first time in modern history there are 4 generations in the average Canadian workplace\, and it is estimated that by 2020\, at least 50% of the workforce in Canada will be Millennials. \nThis workshop will explore some of the challenges and opportunities businesses face as the generational balance tips as the Boomers continue to retire and the Millennials and Gen Z take their place.  What will this mean for your managers and supervisors? What will be the impact on your organizational culture\, trends\, social norms and recruitment and retention strategies? \nIn this 1.5 hour webinar session\, we will: \n\nGain insight into the generations represented in today’s workplace\nLook at the generational difference & similarities in the workplace (myths and facts?)\nExplore how to manage a multi-generational workforce\nDiscuss options on how to reward and motivate all generations\nDiscuss how to remove generational barriers and stereotypes\nExamine how the baby boomer’s retirement will create leadership opportunities for Millennials\nTalk about work life balance and is it really just the Millennials who care?\nAND\, explore the concept of managing individuals\, not generations\n\nWhile this session is part of a series\, participants are not required to attend all sessions in the series or attend in any sequence.  Each session can be attended independently. \nWho Should Attend This Session? \nAnyone who works with\, or leads cross generational teams\, as well as Senior Management and HR Professionals who lead recruitment\, retention and engagement activities. \nPresenter: Pamela Bragg \nPamela is the owner of Sarkany Management Inc.\, a Human Resources Consulting firm which offers a broad range of HR services\, including customized training options. Pamela has a comprehensive background in human resources including being Senior HR Director for Lafarge Construction Materials. She holds a Masters Certificate in Strategic Human Resources and in Organizational Change. \nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. \n\nWebinar time: 11:00am – 12:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-navigating-a-multi-generational-workplace/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201028T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201028T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213344
CREATED:20200728T215917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T150510Z
UID:9746-1603882800-1603888200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Progressive Disicipline
DESCRIPTION:The majority of employees conform to rules and regulations and have a genuine desire to do a good job. On occasion though\, even good employees make mistakes\, and need to be given direction before those mistakes repeat and the behaviour gets to the dismissal stage. \nProgressive discipline allows supervisors and managers to build on the skills of their workers and to make clear what their job expectations are by holding them accountable- and providing them the opportunity to improve. This includes setting expectations of the job and the consequences of what will happen if those expectations are not met. \nIn this 1.5-hour live instructor lead webinar\, we will introduce participants to these basic progressive discipline concepts:\nWhat is “Performance Management”\nWhat is “Progressive Discipline”\nManagement’s “People” Responsibilities\nSample Policy\nIncompetence vs. Misconduct\nThe Steps to Progressive Discipline\nPutting it into Practice \nPresenter: Pamela Bragg – Sarkany Management Inc. \nPamela Bragg is the owner of Sarkany Management Inc.\, a Human Resources Consulting firm\, which offers a broad range of HR services. \nPamela has a comprehensive background in executive level human resources and holds a Masters Certificate in Strategic Human Resources & Organizational Change. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-progressive-disicipline/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201026T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201027T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213344
CREATED:20200428T195259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T163954Z
UID:9495-1603699200-1603816200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Law - Abbotsford
DESCRIPTION:Participants will develop an understanding of contract law as it relates to construction and the various CCDC/CCA and other contracts used within the industry. Participants will also learn the other legal means to resolve construction disputes and avoid litigation. At the end of the course participants will be able to:\n\nUnderstand the basics of contract law –intention\, offer\, acceptance\, consideration\, capacity and legality\nBe familiar with various CCDC/CCA contracts -how and why they are used\nBe familiar with various legal terms used in contracts\nUnderstand the contract responsibilities of various parties\nUnderstand the bidding process and contractual obligations\nDefine back charges and how to avoid them\nAvoid construction disputes and claims from the site level\nWrite RFIs and Change Orders\nUnderstand the dispute resolution process – negotiation\, mediation\, arbitration\, and litigation\nUse the Builder’s Lien Act to obtain security\nUse the small claims process to collect debts\nUnderstand environmental law and how it impacts projects\nUnderstand safety law and it impacts construction companies\nUnderstand how specifications and drawings fit within the contractual hierarchy\nUnderstand the contractual relationship between contractor and sub-contractor\nCompile and submit proper extras and claims\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nThe basic concepts of contract law\nCCA\, CCDC and other contracts\nLegal terms used in contracts\nBidding process and contractual obligations\nSpecifications\, drawings and the contractual hierarchy\nContractual relationships between contractor and sub-contractor\nCompiling and submitting proper extras and claims\nDefining back charges and how to avoid them\nAvoiding construction disputes and claims from the site level\nWriting RFIs and Change Orders\nThe dispute resolution process\nThe Builder’s Lien Act\nThe Small Claims process\nEnvironmental law\nSafety legislation and regulations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTwo days (16 hours) of lessons with instructors plus an online portion involving research\, reading and answering questions (7-8 hours) that will be marked by the instructors. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-law-burnaby-7/
LOCATION:BGC Partners Inc. Office\, 200-2296 McCallum Road\, Abbotsford\, BC\, V2S 3P4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Legal,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201022T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201023T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213344
CREATED:20200428T194649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T163706Z
UID:9493-1603353600-1603470600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Project Management - Abbotsford
DESCRIPTION:Participants will develop skills and knowledge of how to manage a construction project. Participants will gain an understanding of the project processes and constraints encountered by project managers and how to successfully manage a complex project. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to: \n• Understand the importance of project planning \n• Understand the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK 5th Ed) \n• Use the appropriate CCDC/CCA contract and/or Purchase Orders for the project \n• Use risk management tools and mitigate for risk \n• Understand the estimating process \n• Understand the importance of scheduling and use appropriate scheduling tools \n• Understand expectations management and adapt communication accordingly \n• Understand the components of projects – labour\, materials and overheads – and use of techniques to maximize job profitability and minimize costs \n• Do post-mortem analysis after project completion \n• Understand the impact and methodology of construction cost control \n• Use of site and office project cost control methods \n• Use Construction Industry Codes to analyse costs vs budget \n• Adapt the project estimate to a project budget \n• Understand how job costing fits within the overall accounting systems \n• Understand Return on Investment (ROI) and how this impacts required project profit margins \n• Understand the contract process from bidding to project close-out \n• Use of job profit forecasting methods to integrate into company forecasting systems \n• Understand the importance of cash flow projections for construction companies \nTwo days (16 hours) of lessons with instructors plus an online portion involving research\, reading and answering questions (7-8 hours) that will be marked by the instructors. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-project-management-burnaby-10/
LOCATION:BGC Partners Inc. Office\, 200-2296 McCallum Road\, Abbotsford\, BC\, V2S 3P4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201020T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213344
CREATED:20200505T224743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200505T224743Z
UID:9530-1603094400-1603211400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Supervisory and Management Skills - Kelowna
DESCRIPTION:Participants will improve their skills in leadership\, management and supervision of staff. Participants will learn skills to enhance their ability to build a collaborative team culture with their staff and on job sites. \n\nAt the end of the course participants will be able to: \n• Understand the differences between leadership\, management and supervision \n• Identify different leadership styles and approaches \n• Apply different leadership styles to deal with various situations \n• Knowledge of motivational theories – Mazlow\, Herzberg\, MARS \n• Ability to enhance individual and group performance and engagement \n• Understand different personality styles and how to communicate appropriately \n• Effectively manage time \n• Understanding stress and how to manage it at work \n• Knowledge of substance abuse\, recognition and prevention \n• Conduct a successful toolbox talk \n• Appropriately discipline and/or terminate staff \n• Apply various negotiating skills \n• Deal with difficult people\, conflict and confrontation \n• Use collaborative decision making skills \n• Understand a systems approach to management of construction companies \n\nTwo days (16 hours) of lessons with instructors plus an online portion involving research\, reading and answering questions (7-8 hours) that will be marked by the instructors. \nTo receive your CPD accredited certificate you must complete the online portion after the 2 day course.  \nWhat previous participants said: \n“Great Class!  Instructor was able to hold our attention for long periods of time.” \n“Excellent course layoutand and presentation.” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/supervisory-and-management-skills-kelowna-2/
LOCATION:Fairfield Inn and Suites Kelowna\, 1655 Powick Road\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1X 4L1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Human Resources,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201016T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201016T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213344
CREATED:20200728T220154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T220154Z
UID:9751-1602846000-1602851400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Effective Interviewing
DESCRIPTION:Almost everything in business depends upon the competency of your employees; therefore\, the people you hire are critical to your success. What you want to do is hire the best person for the job. What you don’t want to do is find yourself defending your practices.  Do you ever feel that the workplace is becoming a minefield of what not to say and what not to do? Well\, the hiring practice is no exception.  Are you asking the right – let alone legal questions? \nIn this 1.5 hour interactive webinar you will learn; \n\nHow to hire the best people possible from inside or outside of the organization to fill open positions.\nHow to comply with Canadian laws in the hiring process.\nBest practices to ensure that unintentional discrimination does not go unchecked in your workplace.\nHow to identify the many forms of discriminatory hiring practices.\nSome key takeaways and best practices to implement in your workplace.\nThe 7 practical steps to a successful interview\, from advertising through to selection.\n\nPresenter: Pamela Bragg \nPamela is a professional consultant\, trainer and coach with over 25 years’ experience in Organizational and Leadership Performance within multi-national environments\, both union and non-union. Her professional background includes work as a senior HR Director with Lafarge North America where she was the key HR business partner for the Product Line General Managers (ready mix concrete\, aggregates\, cement manufacturing\, asphalt\, pave and construction) and leadership teams across Western Canada and the PNW US. \nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-effective-interviewing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201014T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201014T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213344
CREATED:20200428T194141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T163558Z
UID:9489-1602662400-1602693000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Project Accounting and Cost Control - Abbotsford
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to design and read various construction financial reports and improve the business systems of their construction company. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to: \n• Understand the various types of contracts within the construction industry and the implications to the design of project financial management and stakeholder satisfaction.\n• Understand the estimating process from bid to award to mobilization. Be able to read and understand a General Summary Sheet of the bid and the steps to producing a Project Budget.\n• Understand the various types of Change Order methods within the contract and the implications for Change Order reporting. Be able to link the site resources to a Daily Extra Report and the coding to the General Ledger.\n• Be able to read financial statements: income statement\, balance sheet\, cashflow\, job cost reports\, etc and make decisions on a timely basis.\n• Be able to forecast percentage of completion reports: projected income statements\, job costing and cashflow to satisfy internal and external stakeholders eg.\, banks\, bonding company.\n• Understand and calculate various financial ratios used to understand financial reports and create company dashboards.\n• Understand the holdback requirements of the Builder’s Lien Act and typical invoicing processes used at month end.\n• Be able to calculate aged accounts payable and receivables separate from holdback amounts.\n• Understand the importance of payroll reporting and being able to link this to the project schedule and labour productivity assumptions used by the estimating team.\n• Understand the importance of procurement internal controls and the normal process used for both accrual based accounting and committed cost accounting.\n• Understand the normal close out processes and the reports expected for project budget vs actual\, deficiencies and warranties.\nInstructor: Tim Williams\, B.Econ.\, MBA\, CPA\, GSC is the President of BGC Partners Inc. BGC Partners provides training services tailor made for the construction industry. Tim has worked with numerous construction companies for over twenty years. He is a Gold Seal Certified project manager. He is an experienced and sought after trainer who has trained construction owners and managers on behalf of construction industry associations across Western Canada. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/project-accounting-and-cost-control-burnaby-3/
LOCATION:BGC Partners Inc. Office\, 200-2296 McCallum Road\, Abbotsford\, BC\, V2S 3P4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201002T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201002T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213344
CREATED:20200505T000538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T220247Z
UID:9516-1601636400-1601641800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR - The HR Series: The Basics
DESCRIPTION:In today’s fast-moving world\, many non-HR staff are expected to deal with a variety of workplace human resource issues. They may be asked to handle payroll and benefit administration\, manage employees who are absent due to illness or other job-protected leaves\, all while complying with Canadian privacy legislation. \nJoin us for this 1.5-hour live instructor-led webinar as we introduce you to these basic human resources concepts.\nAn overview of compensation and benefits administration- where we will explore employee compensation categories from guaranteed to variable pay\, as well as benefits such as vacation to bonuses.\nManaging leaves and illness- here we will look at Canadian federal and provincial legislation covering job protected leaves\, and some basic do’s and don’ts.\nMaintaining privacy & accurate record keeping- and finally we will discuss how to manage all these activities will ensuring compliance with federal and/or provincial privacy legislation.\nPresenter: Pamela Bragg – Sarkany Management Inc. \nPamela Bragg is the owner of Sarkany Management Inc.\, a Human Resources Consulting firm\, which offers a broad range of HR services. \nPamela has a comprehensive background in executive level human resources and holds a Masters Certificate in Strategic Human Resources & Organizational Change. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-the-hr-series-the-basics/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200929T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200929T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213344
CREATED:20200423T223555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T163830Z
UID:9467-1601366400-1601397000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Project Management Essentials - Abbotsford
DESCRIPTION:Participants will develop skills and knowledge of how to manage a construction project. Participants will gain an understanding of the project processes and constraints encountered by project managers (using PMBoK approach) and how to successfully manage a complex project. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to: \n• Gain the essential skills to manage a construction project \n• Understand the importance of project planning \n• Understand the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK) \n• Use the appropriate contracts for the project eg CCDC/CCA etc. \n• Use risk management tools and mitigate for risk \n• Understand the importance of scheduling and use appropriate scheduling tools \n• Understand expectations management and adapt communication accordingly \n• Understand the components of projects – labour\, materials and overheads – and use of techniques to maximize job profitability and minimize costs \n• Do post-mortem analysis after project completion \n• Understand the impact and methodology of construction cost control \n• Use Construction Industry Codes to analyse costs vs budget \n• Adapt the project estimate to a project budget \n• Understand how job costing fits within the overall accounting systems \n• Use of job profit forecasting methods to integrate into company forecasting systems \n• Understand the importance of cash flow projections for construction companies \nAudience: The course is designed for construction owners\, project managers\, estimators\, supervisors and staff. \nThe instructor: Mark Waters\, CTech.\, GSC has worked in the civil and environmental construction industry for the past 30 years and is an experienced project manager and\nestimator. He graduated from the BCIT Geomatics Technician program with honours in 1996 and joined the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians Association of BC (ASTTBC) in 1997. Mark spent many of his earlier civil construction years as a project superintendent and engineering surveyor. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/project-management-essentials-burnaby/
LOCATION:BGC Partners Inc. Office\, 200-2296 McCallum Road\, Abbotsford\, BC\, V2S 3P4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200925T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200925T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213344
CREATED:20200728T220357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T220357Z
UID:9754-1601031600-1601037000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace – Employer Rights and Obligations
DESCRIPTION:Drug and alcohol use has become an increasing issue in the workplace\, especially given the prevalence of prescribed marijuana for medicinal reasons. How do you deal with an employee in a safety-sensitive role who has a medical marijuana licence? Are they still allowed to perform their safety sensitive job? If an employee with a licence says they need to use their marijuana at the workplace\, how is this addressed? Are employees with medical marijuana licences exempt from drug testing? \nIn this 1.5-hour interactive session we will discuss: \n•         Drug and Alcohol Policies\n•         Testing for Drug and Alcohol Use\n•         Consequences for Testing Positive\n•         Pre-employment Situations\n•         Impaired at Work Situations\n•         Accommodation requirements for workers with drug and or alcohol addiction\n•         Suggested wording on Medical Marijuana to update company policies \nWhile this session is part of a series\, participants are not required to attend all sessions in the series or attend in any sequence.  Each session can be attended independently. \n\n\nPresenter: Pamela Bragg\n\nPamela is a professional consultant\, trainer and coach with over 25 years’ experience in Organizational and Leadership Performance within multi-national environments\, both union and non-union. Her professional background includes work as a senior HR Director with Lafarge North America where she was the key HR business partner for the Product Line General Managers (ready mix concrete\, aggregates\, cement manufacturing\, asphalt\, pave and construction) and leadership teams across Western Canada and the PNW US. \n\nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.\n\n\nWhat previous participants have said:\n“The course was very informative and covered relevant topics”\n“Great information\, made it as clear as possible. The questions & answers were spot on!”\n“Well spoken and organized. Offered additional resources upon request”\n\nWebinar time: 11:00am – 12:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-drugs-and-alcohol-in-the-workplace-employer-rights-and-obligations/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management,Safety
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200916T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200917T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213344
CREATED:20200624T181431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T181431Z
UID:9654-1600245000-1600345800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Effective Management Skills
DESCRIPTION:Set up in 2 – 1/2-day live\, instructor lead online training sessions (8:30am – 12:30pm each day) this seminar will cover the same content as the in-person seminar.\n\n\nEveryone agrees that the most important asset of any organization is the human asset.  Thus\, the all important question becomes – How much untapped potential\, energy\, commitment and creativity currently exists within your organization\, team or department?  What would it mean to your culture and bottom-line if you could learn to unleash just 10% more of the latent human potential?\n\n\n\nThis course is for all managers\, supervisors\, team leaders or anyone who is responsible for achieving results through people and who want to bring the best out in people. \nParticipants will deepen their understanding of motivation\, engagement\, delegation / empowerment and practical feedback skills in this interactive (NO role plays)\, high energy and thought-provoking seminar. \nParticipants will learn proven\, powerful and practical strategies and techniques that will last a life-time and can be applied the next day. \nModule ONE – Creating a Culture of Engagement & Teamwork \n\n\n\nUnderstanding group dynamics and how to develop team synergy\nThe 11 characteristics of high performance teams (assessment tool)\nTeam meeting communications (assessment tool)\nDeveloping clear performance expectations for the team\nThe four core elements of a high performance team\nThe most common team pitfalls and how to avoid them\nThe seven roles of a highly effective team leader\n\nModule TWO – Delegation & Empowerment \n\nThe principles of effective delegation\nWhat empowerment really means and why it is so important\nThe complete 7 step delegation process\nThe risks and restrictions of empowering people\nHow to determine how much freedom and latitude to give an employee in terms of   “how” to do a task\nThe vital importance of developing clear “outcome-based” performance expectations whenever possible\nA tool to determine what performance feedback is appropriate to give each employee\nHow to teach and facilitate a process for employee problem solving to prevent reverse delegation\nThe essential difference between accountability and responsibility\n\nModule THREE – Core Communication Skills \n\nHow to create constructive coaching conversations (effective one-on-one communication)\nHow to listen so that people feel understood\nHow put  forth ones opinion or idea in manner most likely to gain acceptance and buy-in\nHow to say no to some without rupturing the relationship\nHow disagree someone without being disagreeable\nHow to confront someone who’s behavior is problematic to you in a manner that minimizes defensiveness and best produces desired behavior change\n\nModule FOUR – Coaching & Feedback Skills \n\nHow to ensure what you say “sticks” with people delivering your message in a manner that optimizes clarity of understanding\nThe essential difference between influence and persuasion\nHow to plan and prepare for delivering difficult Re-directive feedback\nHow to deliver Re-directive feedback in a manner that no one gets hurt\nThe four steps and four levels of Re-directive feedback\nHow to deliver Re-enforcing or positive feedback in a manner that makes it meaningful\n\n\nInstructor: Greg Campeau has delivered over 2400 presentations and workshops throughout North America providing strategies and solutions that support both personal and organizational success. He has established a client list that includes organizations like Finning\, Lafarge\, NHL Coaches Association\, BC Hydro\, Rogers Wireless\, APEG BC\, SNC Lavalin\, Klohn Crippen Berger and many more. \n\n\n\nWhat previous participants said: \n“This course was not good\, it was excellent!” \n“Overall\, this is honestly the best one day course I have ever attended.” \n“Comprehensive and valuable.” \n“Instructor has excellent communication skills – very engaging.” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-effective-management-skills/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200821T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200821T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213344
CREATED:20200715T165657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T165657Z
UID:9728-1598007600-1598013000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: The HR Series: Dealing with Difficult People
DESCRIPTION:Success in dealing with conflict comes from understanding how we behave\, as well as how we can influence others. If we approach difficulties as needing to take place in one or a series of conversations\, and we approach those conversations with a plan\, we will find that we have less difficult people to deal with. More often than not\, we will also have more meaningful and significant conversations. In this one-day workshop\, you will learn how to turn difficult situations into opportunities for growth. \nIn this 1.5 hour live online session we will explore strategies on: \n\nHow your own attitudes and actions impact others.\nNew and effective techniques for dealing with difficult people.\nTechniques for managing and dealing with anger.\nDealing with difficult people and difficult situations.\n\nPresenter: Pamela Bragg \nPamela Bragg is the owner of Sarkany Management Inc.\, a Human Resources Consulting firm\, which offers a broad range of HR services. Pamela has a comprehensive background in executive level human resources and holds a Masters Certificate in Strategic Human Resources & Organizational Change. \nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. \nWebinar time: 11:00am – 12:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-the-hr-series-dealing-with-difficult-people/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200814T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200814T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213344
CREATED:20200715T165556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T165556Z
UID:9726-1597402800-1597408200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: The HR Series: Conflict Resolution: Getting Along in The Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Many people see conflict as a negative experience. In fact\, conflict is a necessary part of personal growth and development. However\, conflict becomes an issue when the people involved cannot work through it. They become engaged in a battle that does not result in growth. \nIn this 1.5 hour live online session session we explore: \n\nWhat conflict is and how it can escalate.\nThe types of conflict and the stages of conflict.\nThe most common conflict resolution styles and when to use them.\nEffective techniques for intervention strategies.\nWays to manage conflicts to enhance productivity and performance.\n\nPresenter: Pamela Bragg \nPamela Bragg is the owner of Sarkany Management Inc.\, a Human Resources Consulting firm\, which offers a broad range of HR services. Pamela has a comprehensive background in executive level human resources and holds a Masters Certificate in Strategic Human Resources & Organizational Change. \nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. \nWebinar time: 11:00am – 12:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-the-hr-series-conflict-resolution-getting-along-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200724T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200724T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213344
CREATED:20200624T174514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T174514Z
UID:9644-1595588400-1595593800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: The HR Series: Meaningful Performance & Development Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Managing the performance of others is more than just an annual review. Meaningful performance management is an ongoing process that results in continuous improvement\, enhanced performance\, clear expectations and objective measurement. However\, there are times when you need to hold employees accountable and having documented performance management processes is in your best interests. \nIn this 1.5 hour interactive session we will discuss: \nHow to prepare for the conversation\nHow to monitor performance\nHow to communicate feedback\nHow to be specific and hold employees accountable \nPresenter: Pamela Bragg \nPamela Bragg is the owner of Sarkany Management Inc.\, a Human Resources Consulting firm\, which offers a broad range of HR services. Pamela has a comprehensive background in executive level human resources and holds a Masters Certificate in Strategic Human Resources & Organizational Change. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-the-hr-series-meaningful-performance-development-conversations/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200716T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200717T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213344
CREATED:20191209T185821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191209T185821Z
UID:9137-1594886400-1595003400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Project Management - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Participants will develop skills and knowledge of how to manage a construction project. Participants will gain an understanding of the project processes and constraints encountered by project managers and how to successfully manage a complex project. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to: \n• Understand the importance of project planning \n• Understand the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK 5th Ed) \n• Use the appropriate CCDC/CCA contract and/or Purchase Orders for the project \n• Use risk management tools and mitigate for risk \n• Understand the estimating process \n• Understand the importance of scheduling and use appropriate scheduling tools \n• Understand expectations management and adapt communication accordingly \n• Understand the components of projects – labour\, materials and overheads – and use of techniques to maximize job profitability and minimize costs \n• Do post-mortem analysis after project completion \n• Understand the impact and methodology of construction cost control \n• Use of site and office project cost control methods \n• Use Construction Industry Codes to analyse costs vs budget \n• Adapt the project estimate to a project budget \n• Understand how job costing fits within the overall accounting systems \n• Understand Return on Investment (ROI) and how this impacts required project profit margins \n• Understand the contract process from bidding to project close-out \n• Use of job profit forecasting methods to integrate into company forecasting systems \n• Understand the importance of cash flow projections for construction companies \nTwo days (16 hours) of lessons with instructors plus an online portion involving research\, reading and answering questions (7-8 hours) that will be marked by the instructors. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-project-management-burnaby-9/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200710T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200710T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213344
CREATED:20200624T174214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T174214Z
UID:9642-1594378800-1594384200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: The HR Series: Navigating a Multi-Generational Workplace
DESCRIPTION:We are at the generational crossroads of workplace composition in Canada. For the first time in modern history there are 4 generations in the average Canadian workplace\, and it is estimated that by 2020\, at least 50% of the workforce in Canada will be Millennials. \nThis workshop will explore some of the challenges and opportunities businesses face as the generational balance tips as the Boomers continue to retire and the Millennials and Gen Z take their place.  What will this mean for your managers and supervisors? What will be the impact on your organizational culture\, trends\, social norms and recruitment and retention strategies? \nIn this 1.5-hour webinar\, we will: \n\nGain insight into the generations represented in today’s workplace\nLook at the generational difference & similarities in the workplace (myths and facts?)\nExplore how to manage a multi-generational workforce\nDiscuss options on how to reward and motivate all generations\nDiscuss how to remove generational barriers and stereotypes\nExamine how the baby boomer’s retirement will create leadership opportunities for Millennials\nTalk about work life balance and is it really just the Millennials who care?\nAND\, explore the concept of managing individuals\, not generations\n\nWho Should Attend This Session? \nAnyone who works with\, or leads cross generational teams\, as well as Senior Management and HR Professionals who lead recruitment\, retention and engagement activities. \nPresenter: Pamela Bragg \nPamela is a professional consultant\, trainer and coach with over 25 years’ experience in Organizational and Leadership Performance within multi-national environments\, both union and non-union. Her professional background includes work as a senior HR Director with Lafarge North America where she was the key HR business partner for the Product Line General Managers (ready mix concrete\, aggregates\, cement manufacturing\, asphalt\, pave and construction) and leadership teams across Western Canada and the PNW US. \nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-the-hr-series-navigating-a-multi-generational-workplace/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200619T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200619T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213344
CREATED:20200603T161902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T161902Z
UID:9621-1592564400-1592569800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: The HR Series: Effective Interviewing
DESCRIPTION:Almost everything in business depends upon the competency of your employees; therefore\, the people you hire are critical to your success. What you want to do is hire the best person for the job. What you don’t want to do is find yourself defending your practices.  Do you ever feel that the workplace is becoming a minefield of what not to say and what not to do? Well\, the hiring practice is no exception.  Are you asking the right – let alone legal questions? \nIn this 1.5 hour interactive webinar you will learn; \n\nHow to hire the best people possible from inside or outside of the organization to fill open positions.\nHow to comply with Canadian laws in the hiring process.\nBest practices to ensure that unintentional discrimination does not go unchecked in your workplace.\nHow to identify the many forms of discriminatory hiring practices.\nSome key takeaways and best practices to implement in your workplace.\nThe 7 practical steps to a successful interview\, from advertising through to selection.\n\nPresenter: Pamela Bragg \nPamela is a professional consultant\, trainer and coach with over 25 years’ experience in Organizational and Leadership Performance within multi-national environments\, both union and non-union. Her professional background includes work as a senior HR Director with Lafarge North America where she was the key HR business partner for the Product Line General Managers (ready mix concrete\, aggregates\, cement manufacturing\, asphalt\, pave and construction) and leadership teams across Western Canada and the PNW US. \nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-the-hr-series-effective-interviewing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200619T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200619T100000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213344
CREATED:20191206T192015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200327T211940Z
UID:9097-1592551800-1592560800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Effective Interviewing (Breakfast Session) - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Almost everything in business depends upon the competency of your employees; therefore\, the people you hire are critical to your success. What you want to do is hire the best person for the job. What you don’t want to do is find yourself defending your practices.  Do you ever feel that the workplace is becoming a minefield of what not to say and what not to do? Well\, the hiring practice is no exception.  Are you asking the right – let alone legal questions? \nIn this two-hour breakfast session you will learn; \n\nHow to hire the best people possible from inside or outside of the organization to fill open positions.\nHow to comply with Canadian laws in the hiring process.\nBest practices to ensure that unintentional discrimination does not go unchecked in your workplace.\nHow to identify the many forms of discriminatory hiring practices.\nSome key takeaways and best practices to implement in your workplace.\nThe 7 practical steps to a successful interview\, from advertising through to selection.\n\nPresenter: Pamela Bragg \nPamela is a professional consultant\, trainer and coach with over 25 years’ experience in Organizational and Leadership Performance within multi-national environments\, both union and non-union. Her professional background includes work as a senior HR Director with Lafarge North America where she was the key HR business partner for the Product Line General Managers (ready mix concrete\, aggregates\, cement manufacturing\, asphalt\, pave and construction) and leadership teams across Western Canada and the PNW US. \nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/effective-interviewing-breakfast-session-burnaby-2/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200616T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200616T113000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213344
CREATED:20200529T223309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200529T223309Z
UID:9608-1592294400-1592307000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Bluebeam Revu Basics
DESCRIPTION:Set up in 2 – 1/2-day live instructor lead online training sessions (8am – 11:15am each day) these sessions provide the knowledge and skills to create\, edit\, markup\, and collaborate on architecture\, engineering and construction (AEC) documents using Bluebeam Revu. Create and navigate smart\, information-rich document sets from converted Microsoft Office and CAD files. Annotate drawings with customizable markup and measurement tools\, and work on the same 2D and 3D PDFs with project partners in the office or in the field. \nTopics Covered: \n· Interface and navigation \n· Profiles \n· Markup tools \n· Stamps \n· The tool chest \n· The markups list \n· PDF creation \n· Document management \n· Introduction to Studio \n· Studio sessions \n· Studio projects \nImportant Note: \nIt is highly recommended that you have a computer setup that allows for 2 screens. 1 screen to view the GoToTraining session\, and the other screen to have your Bluebeam Revu software open. This can be done with a computer with 2 screens\, or a combination of a laptop and a tablet. \nYou will need a fully functioning version of Bluebeam Revu 2018 or 2019. Any Windows version is ok (Standard\, CAD\, or eXtreme) If you have an older version of Bluebeam Revu (2017 or older)\, you can download a 2019 trial and install it ‘side by side’ your existing install. This will allow you to continue to use your older version without losing your license and you can use the new version to follow along in the training. \nYou can download a free 30-day trial here: http://www.bluebeam.com/InstRevuTRIAL \nInstructor: Morgan Garry \nMorgan is a Bluebeam Certified Instructor. He has over a decade of hands-on experience in the construction industry\, including owning his own construction company and working for one of the largest GC’s in North America. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in construction management from BYU-Idaho. Most importantly\, he’s a trusted expert in using Bluebeam technology on the construction site. Morgan’s classes and training have helped some of the top construction companies in North America to improve processes\, workflow\, and project management with Bluebeam Revu. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-bluebeam-revu-basics/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200604T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200604T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213344
CREATED:20200505T000800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200505T000800Z
UID:9520-1591268400-1591273800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: The HR Series: From Hiring to Termination: The Basics
DESCRIPTION:Almost everything in business depends on the competency of your employees; therefore\, the people you hire are critical to your success. Just as critical is letting go of those workers who are no longer contributing to the organization. \nBoth tasks can be difficult\, even tricky if you are not well prepared. What you do not want to do is find yourself defending your practices. \nIn this 1.5-hour live\, instructor lead webinar\, we will introduce participants to these basic hiring and termination concepts:\nHow to hire the best people possible from inside or outside of the organization to fill open positions.\nUnderstand your legal obligations when it comes to “for cause” and “not for cause” terminations.\nHow to comply with Canadian legislation in both the hiring and termination process.\nHow to identify the many forms of discriminatory hiring and termination practices.\nSome key takeaways and best practices to implement in your workplace \nPresenter: Pamela Bragg – Sarkany Management Inc. \nPamela Bragg is the owner of Sarkany Management Inc.\, a Human Resources Consulting firm\, which offers a broad range of HR services. \nPamela has a comprehensive background in executive level human resources and holds a Masters Certificate in Strategic Human Resources & Organizational Change. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-the-hr-series-from-hiring-to-termination-the-basics/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200603T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200603T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T213344
CREATED:20191113T221427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T221427Z
UID:8991-1591171200-1591201800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Leading and Managing Organizational Change - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Do you feel that change is ever constant and that you’re struggling to keep up? Are you looking for practical tools and approaches that you can take in managing changes that occur? Do you want to successfully lead projects that involve significant changes? \nThis seminar is focused on preparing you to manage organizational change and to lead and mentor others through change. You’ll understand the impacts change has on employees\, and what you need to do manage and address any resistance. You’ll also learn practical tips and techniques on how to get your organization or client ready for upcoming changes and impacts. Through a series of hands-on workshops\, you’ll develop a deeper understanding on what is involved in successfully adapting to and implementing change\, both from a personal and professional perspective. \nIn this seminar\, you’ll: \n\nUnderstand the impact change and transitions have on you and your employees\nLearn how to adapt to and be resilient to change\, whether the change is from a people\, process\, or technology transformation\nDevelop approaches to managing and leading change\nUse pragmatic tools to help you with anticipating and addressing resistance to change\, engaging with stakeholders\, and facilitating change\n\nInstructor: Eric Tung is Business Communications Instructor at SFU’s Beedie School of Business\, and an English Instructor at UBC’s Extended Learning\, where he teaches business and technical writing courses. Eric also designs and delivers customized workshops to engineering\, construction\, and consulting firms. \nIn addition to teaching and coaching\, Eric is a business transformation and change management consultant\, where he advises firms on large-scale organizational-wide changes. Eric’s clients range from smaller consulting firms to larger organizations such as the City of Vancouver\, District of North Vancouver\, Metro Vancouver\, BC Hydro\, TELUS\, BC Pension Corporation\, BC Safety Authority\, and Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group. \n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/leading-and-managing-organizational-change-burnaby-8/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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SUMMARY:How To Be A Better Foreman - Prince George
DESCRIPTION:Many great trades people take a foreman position and fail. Not for lack of skills or drive but simply for lack of guidance on how to be a great foreman. This 1-day course gives participants the fundamentals of field leadership\, organization\, crew morale\, efficiency\, and productivity. \n\nIssues covered:\n\nUnderstanding why and how many foremen fail\nHow the foreman’s role has changed\nDealing with workplace conflict without being a jerk\nLearning how to anticipate production and jobsite issues\nUnderstanding general and subcontractor dynamics\nUnderstanding your role as a leader\nUnderstand how you play a major role in increasing jobsite productivity\n\nInstructor: Paul Simpson is a Gold Seal certified superintendent with over 15 years of trade experience. He holds a Red Seal for Plumbing and Pipefitting and has his Gasfitting certification as well. He is currently teaching the piping trades at Thompson Rivers University.\n\nWhat previous participants said: \n“Well structured\, informative course.” \n“Nice to hear different perspectives.” \n“Valuable: Learning to communicate with other people on the job site.” \n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/how-to-be-a-better-foreman-prince-george/
LOCATION:Sandman Signature Prince George\, 2990 Recplace Drive\, Prince George\, BC\, V2N 0B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Management
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