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SUMMARY:Providing Exceptional Customer Service - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:In today’s competitive market\, how do you differentiate you and your organization from others? How do you ensure that you’re adding value? \nThis interactive seminar will help you to develop crucial customer service skills to build strong relationships with your clients\, whether one-on-one or with a group. You’ll learn how to engage with the customer\, and how to proactively recommend additional products and services to your client\, as part of the overall service you provide. You’ll also learn how to best represent your organization and build your customer service reputation. In addition\, we’ll cover aspects related to negotiations\, cross and up-selling\, and closing the deal. \nThrough a series of hands-on workshops\, you’ll build your confidence and competitive advantage to provide exceptional customer service for existing and future customers. \nIn this seminar\, you’ll learn to: \n\nDevelop your customer engagement and experience strategy\nApply effective listening skills\nDraw out what your clients really need\, and how to add value\nWork with difficult and demanding customers\nBuild strong and lasting relationships with potential and existing clients\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. He works with clients and coaches them on developing their effective communication skills\, negotiation skills\, and customer service and sales skills. \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 Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/providing-exceptional-customer-service-burnaby-3/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180813T163000
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UID:7450-1534147200-1534177800@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 \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-project-management-burnaby-2/
LOCATION:Burnaby (TBA)\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180810T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180810T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150401
CREATED:20180614T191435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180614T191435Z
UID:7767-1533902400-1533907800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:FREE Webinar: Maximizing Your Profitability
DESCRIPTION:Are you working hard\, bringing in tons of revenue\, and still not seeing much profit at the end of the year? Are you pushing through the season with your head down\, just hoping your year-end revenue will be enough?Most trades entrepreneurs fly by the seat of their pants when it comes to financial planning\, and figure if the revenue keeps coming in\, eventually profit will as well. In reality\, un-managed money leaks through the cracks in the form of material waste\, jobsite fixes\, and frivolous purchases. \nWith a clear plan in place for your revenue & profit goals\, you’ll always know where you’re at\, have the ability to make informed decisions about your spending\, and end the season with the cash in your pocket that you’ve worked hard for. \nDuring this webinar\, we’ll help you: \n\nPut in place a realistic year-end revenue goal\nCreate a sales and production plan that breaks down your annual revenue goal into manageable week-by-week steps.\nBuild & implement an effective budget that allows you to achieve your year-end net profit goal\nBONUS: You’ll get templates & resources for free to help you implement this in your business right away.\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/free-webinar-maximizing-your-profitability/
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180810T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180810T163000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180416T161002Z
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SUMMARY:Effective Management Skills - Prince George
DESCRIPTION:Everyone 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/effective-management-skills-prince-george/
LOCATION:ICBA Office (Prince George)\, 2666 Queensway\, Prince George\, British Columbia\, V2L 1N2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180808T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180808T163000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180720T142312Z
UID:7713-1533715200-1533745800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Incident Investigations - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:WorkSafeBC’s amendment to Bill 9 includes two major changes to the requirements for employer incident investigations. First\, section 175 of the Act has been amended to require an employer to undertake a preliminary investigation within 48 hours of the incident. Second\, section 176 of the Act is amended to require an employer to submit a full investigation report to WorkSafeBC within 30 days of an incident. \nThis course is designed to provide participants the required knowledge to understand the principle of incident investigations and the methods used to ensure an adequate investigation is completed. At the end of the session participants will have an understanding of the requirements for investigating incidents\, the tools required to undertake an adequate investigation\, methods involved in successful interviews\, identifying incident causes and completing incident reports. \n\n\nThe program uses a classroom component with video and a multimedia PowerPoint presentation during the session. Participants will take part in a simulated investigation with witnesses to interview\, a scene to evaluate and documentation to complete. This one day session is designed to provide participants with the tools to understand:\n\nThe regulatory requirements to investigate Accidents/Incidents\nWhy are we investigating Accidents/Incidents\nWho makes a good investigator\nHow to gather evidence and information\nHow to photograph a scene\nHow to measure and diagram a scene\nHow to conduct interviews\nWhat is the principle of Root Cause Analysis\nDeveloping recommendations for prevention\nCompleting the Incident Report\n\nInstructor: Terry Duncan is an independent safety specialist with over 30 years of experience in occupational safety. Past roles include safety coordinator for Dominion Bridge of Western Canada\, and safety coordinator/industrial engineer for Freightliner Canada. Terry was also directly involved in the development of the City of Vancouver’s TSC/CSO training program. He has worked in construction\, manufacturing\, forestry\, pulp and paper\, and municipal and provincial governments. In 1998\, Terry was voted Senior Safety Professional of the Year by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/incident-investigations-burnaby/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Express Metrotown\, 4405 Central Boulevard\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5H 4M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Legal,Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180727T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180727T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150401
CREATED:20180209T172138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180209T172138Z
UID:7446-1532678400-1532709000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Blueprint Reading - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to read a set of construction blueprints and specifications. Using both residential and commercial samples of blueprints\, participants will gain experience and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work in construction companies. This course is ideal for those who have little or no background in blueprint reading. At the end of the course participants will be able to:\n\nHave an elementary knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects\nUnderstand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals\nUnderstand how Building Codes and Bylaws impact blueprints\nUnderstand specifications and the contractual hierarchy\nBe able to find trade information using blueprints\nBe able to answer basic construction questions related to the layout and installation of materials\nBe able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints you are using\nBe familiar with architectural\, civil\, electrical and mechanical drawings\, and how they fit together\nUnderstand and be able to use architectural & engineering scales\nUnderstand how to convert engineering dimensions to architectural\nKnow what a floor plan\, section and elevation are\nUnderstand symbols\, notation\, abbreviations and material schedules\nBe able to work with the drawings to obtain basic information on dimension\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and the ability to do simple material take offs\nBe familiar with both commercial and residential blueprints\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nBlueprint reading basics\nDesign process and the role of design professionals\nBuilding Codes\, bylaws and building permits\nFind trade information using blueprints\nLayout basics\nArchitectural\, civil\, electrical and mechanical drawings\, and how they fit together\nArchitectural & engineering scales\nFloor plans\, sections and elevations\nSymbols\, notation\, abbreviations and material schedules\nDimension\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and material take offs\nUnderstanding specifications\nCommercial and residential blueprints\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/introduction-to-blueprint-reading-burnaby-2/
LOCATION:Burnaby (TBA)\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Equipment Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180724T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180724T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150401
CREATED:20180416T160202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180416T160813Z
UID:7592-1532419200-1532433600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Emotional Intelligence (EQ) – The Myths & the Mastery - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:The research is crystal clear – regardless of the type of work\, EQ is the cornerstone of superior performance.  When star performers were analyzed the one consistent common denominator was they had healthy EQ!\n\nThe purpose of this course is to demystify EQ\, help people assess their current level of EQ and most importantly provide proven and practical strategies on how to develop ones EQ.\n\nThis workshop is designed for all employees and has proven to be an exceptionally powerful and practical learning experience that will benefit participants in both ones professional and personal lives:\n\nBuild better relationships\nLearn to stay calm and deal with stress more effectively\nDeal with difficult people and negative energy\nAchieve greater happiness\n\nContent Overview\n\nWhat EQ really means in practical\, everyday\, real world terms\nWhy EQ is a far more important success factor than IQ\nThe EQ – Happiness Connection\nHow to identity your current level of EQ\nThe predictable attitudes and behaviors of low EQ people\nFour sure-fire strategies on how to develop truly healthy EQ\nHow to deal with unreasonable people with low EQ\nHow to achieve the delicate balance of intellect and emotion and make “common sense decisions\nHow EQ impacts your ability to build and sustain productive relationships\nHow to assert yourself to ensure you get your needs met without appearing like a bully\nHow to stay positive around negative people\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 Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/emotional-intelligence-eq-the-myths-the-mastery/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180720T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180720T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150401
CREATED:20171204T193955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171204T193955Z
UID:7265-1532075400-1532089800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Fall Protection - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:This is a 4 hour course that introduces workers to Fall Protection methods. Upon completion of this course participants will be able to: \n\nExplain when Fall Protection is required\nIdentify and describe major Fall Protection methods and the key associated FP equipment\nExplain and apply the Fall Protection hierarchy\nDetermine when a Fall Protection Plan is required and describe the main components\nDevelop a Fall Protection Plan based on a given scenario\n\nImportant: Photo ID is required to receive a certificate. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/fall-protection-burnaby-7/
LOCATION:TraumaTech\, 110-2250 Boundary Road\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5M 3Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180719T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180720T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150401
CREATED:20180209T171953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180209T171953Z
UID:7442-1531987200-1532104200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Estimating - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn skills and knowledge to estimate construction projects and prepare a successful bid. The course is designed for construction estimators and those with experience in construction that desire to be estimators or improve their knowledge of estimating. At the end of the course participants will be able to:\n\n\n\n\nAnalyze projects and decide on which ones to bid\nUnderstand risk analysis and how to price this into a bid\nDo competitor analysis and understand how this impacts the bid\nDo client risk analysis and how to price this into bids\nRecord material and other prices and maintain contact lists\nFormulate a bid strategy\nUnderstand how to prepare an estimate and the estimating process\nUse Construction Division Codes\nUnderstand how to present a bid\nBe familiar with how to use the bid depository\nUnderstand the requirements for bonding and insurance\nUnderstand the post-bidding process\nWork with project managers to pass on knowledge of the bid\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nProject analysis\nRisk analysis\nCompetitor analysis\nClient risk analysis\nRecord keeping\nBid strategies\nPreparing estimates and the estimating process\nConstruction Division Codes\nPresenting bids\nBid depository\nBonding and insurance\nPost-bidding process\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\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-estimating-burnaby/
LOCATION:Burnaby (TBA)\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180719T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180719T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150401
CREATED:20180419T174134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180419T174134Z
UID:7617-1531985400-1532017800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Responsibilities of Joint Health & Safety Committees - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:On April 3\, 2017\, changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation regarding joint health and safety committees and worker health and safety representatives took effect. All new joint committee members selected on or after April 3\, 2017 must receive eight hours of training. This course will help participants fulfill the new requirement. \n\nParticipants will: \n\nKnow how to use the OHS Regulation and WC Act to access health & safety requirements;\nExplain the roles and functions of the Joint Committee and the Worker Representatives;\nLearn how to perform an incident investigation;\nLearn how to perform a formal site inspection; and\nDevelop a foundation in knowledge to:\n\nPromote workplace health and safety\nAssist in ensuring the health and safety program elements are implemented;\nConduct and participate in Joint Committee Meetings; and\nWork cooperatively to address workers’ health and safety concerns.\n\n\n\nTopics covered: \n\nUse of WorkSafe OHS Regulation;\nJoint Health and Safety committee and workers representatives;\nOHS Program;\nSafety Inspections;\nIncident investigations;\nRefusal of unsafe work;\nHow to work as a committee;\nDifferent types of recommendations; and\nHazard management.\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/responsibilities-of-joint-health-safety-committees-burnaby/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Legal,Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180717T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180717T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150401
CREATED:20180403T183005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180403T183005Z
UID:7580-1531814400-1531845000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Effective Management Skills - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Everyone 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\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 Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/effective-management-skills-burnaby-2/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180712T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180712T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150401
CREATED:20180108T163736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180115T201402Z
UID:7332-1531384200-1531413000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Occupational First Aid Level 1 - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1 is a one-day course designed to cover all medical techniques considered to be within the responsibility of the Occupational First Aid Level 1 Attendant as required by WorkSafeBC. \nIn order to be successful\, participants must demonstrate practical skill competency and achieve 70% on a multiple choice exam. On successful completion of the course\, participants receive a 3-year certification. \nImportant: Photo ID is required to receive a certificate. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/occupational-first-aid-level-1-11/
LOCATION:TraumaTech\, 110-2250 Boundary Road\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5M 3Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Safety
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180711T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180711T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150401
CREATED:20180316T153141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180523T160230Z
UID:7541-1531296000-1531326600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Supervisors Bootcamp - Practical Leadership Tools for Front Line Supervisors - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:The Supervisors Bootcamp is designed specifically for front-line supervisors and managers in all industries. It is open to individuals with all levels of experience\, but is most effective for those working for companies with an already established safety management system. \nParticipants will be given a leadership ‘tool kit’ comprised of the simplest but most effective leadership concepts\, from which they can effectively build and develop their own leadership style. They will also take self-assessment questionnaires and participate in exercises based on the actual work they do and the crews they lead. \nThe ideas covered in this course will assist employers to tackle important and emerging issues facing business operations today: \n·         Greater productivity and quality outcomes \n·         Greater safety program effectiveness \n·         Greater worker retention and engagement \nParticipants will leave the session with leadership baselines established\, reference materials and course content\, and practical and personalised leadership goals for them to work towards. \nParticipants will also be introduced to ‘safety-II’ or ‘safety differently’\, and the workshop includes strategies for putting these concepts into practical use. \nWhat previous participants said: \n\n“A lot of good new tools! I help train new guys all the time and a few methods from today will help a lot.” \n“Related to every day life – not just out of the book.” \n“Knowledgeable and personable instructor.” \n“I was impressed with the instructor’s passion and knowledge.” \n“A lot of information to take back to the site.” \nInstructor: Since beginning his career over 25 years ago\, Jeff Lyth has become recognized as an expert and innovator in workplace leadership and safety. He served as Director of Corporate Health and Safety with one of Western Canada’s leading high-rise contractors for nearly a decade during which time he was a facilitator of their leadership development program. He currently works in assisting organizations and safety departments to move beyond conventional views in both leadership and construction safety\, and to break through the performance plateaus associated with those views. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/supervisors-bootcamp-practical-leadership-tools-for-front-line-supervisors-2/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180710T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180710T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150401
CREATED:20171129T200839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180802T192732Z
UID:7237-1531209600-1531240200@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-3/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180630T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180630T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150401
CREATED:20180108T163630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180115T201432Z
UID:7330-1530347400-1530376200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Occupational First Aid Level 1 - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1 is a one-day course designed to cover all medical techniques considered to be within the responsibility of the Occupational First Aid Level 1 Attendant as required by WorkSafeBC. \nIn order to be successful\, participants must demonstrate practical skill competency and achieve 70% on a multiple choice exam. On successful completion of the course\, participants receive a 3-year certification. \nImportant: Photo ID is required to receive a certificate. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/occupational-first-aid-level-1-10/
LOCATION:TraumaTech\, 110-2250 Boundary Road\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5M 3Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Safety
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180626T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180626T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150401
CREATED:20180323T203659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180323T203659Z
UID:7551-1530000000-1530030600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Microsoft Excel for Business - Prince George
DESCRIPTION:Learn to use Excel to create budgets\, track costs and generate quotes.  Learn tools and ideas that will save time and create professional looking proposals and plans.  Participants with only a very basic knowledge of Excel will quickly progress to create basic databases\, budgets\, graphs\, reports and the fundamentals of building equations.\n\nThe following list summarizes skills that participants will be comfortable with after this course: \n\nCustomize excel options and views\nCreate and manipulate tables\nFilter and sort data\nApply formulas\nUse the correct syntax to insert functions\nCreate and format cells and ranges\nOrder and group cells and ranges\nApply cell ranges and references in formulas and functions\nSummarize data with functions\nApply conditional logic in functions\nFormat and modify text with functions\nCreate and format charts and objects\n\nThis hands-on course is taught by a certified Microsoft Master Instructor. Participants will receive authorized Microsoft manuals and Microsoft approved practice exercises. \nAll participants will be provided with laptops for the course. \nMax participants: 12 \nWhat previous participants said:\n“Informative! I’ve learned a lot.”\n“Content excellent.”\n“Very thorough\, I feel pretty proficient.” \n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/microsoft-excel-for-business-prince-george/
LOCATION:ICBA Office (Prince George)\, 2666 Queensway\, Prince George\, British Columbia\, V2L 1N2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180622T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180622T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150401
CREATED:20180420T175004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T175004Z
UID:7652-1529654400-1529685000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Microsoft Outlook - Strategic Management - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Learn to navigate quickly\, and far less\, through Outlook and how to create a powerful single page dashboard that will let you strategically manage all your appointments\, tasks\, email and follow-up calls on a single page. \nThe following list summarizes skills that participants will be comfortable with after this course: \n\nUnderstand how Outlook is set up and the types of information it can track\nCreate\, format and send messages\nCreate or modify signatures for e-mail\nChoose customized outlook settings and views\nOrganize and manage messages using quick steps\nUtilize the powerful search tools in outlook\nCreate rules and out of office notices\nUse the To Do bar to manage tasks\nManage multiple calendars\nCreate and organize tasks\, appointments\, meetings and events\nCreate and manage notes\, tasks and journals\nUtilize options such as voting buttons\, flags or level of importance\nCreate contacts and groups\n\nThis hands-on course is taught by a certified Microsoft Master Instructor. Participants will receive authorized Microsoft manuals and Microsoft approved practice exercises. \nAll participants will be provided with laptops for the course. \nMax participants: 12 \nWhat previous participants said:\n“Great teaching style!”\n“Well done\, good course.” \n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/microsoft-outlook-strategic-management-burnaby-2/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Equipment Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180621T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150401
CREATED:20180313T174143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180313T174143Z
UID:7519-1529481600-1529598600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Microsoft Project - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:The main objective of this 2-day course is to introduce the commands\, functions\, and capabilities of Microsoft Project. It is designed for computer users who are new to Microsoft Project who want to gain a thorough understanding of one of the world’s most popular project management software packages. \n\n\nThe following list summarizes skills that participants will be comfortable with after this course. \n\n\nUnderstanding Views\, Screen Tips\, Ribbon\, and the Quick Access toolbar;\nCreate\, edit and outline a task list\, establish dependencies by linking tasks\nAdd and assign resources\, work with project calendars\, and enter project costs\nPrint project information and customize reports\nApply task type settings\, set task constraints\nApply preset and custom contours\, edit resource assignments and set and modify a baseline\nTrack and report on an active project and compare to baseline\nSort\, filter\, and group views\nFormat views and the Gantt chart\nCustomize Microsoft project elements including tables\, views\, and reports\nUse sample templates\, create custom templates\, and use the organizer to manage project elements\nDisplay progress lines\, apply earned value tables\, and conduct pert analysis\nCreate master projects\, insert and work with subprojects\, and create links to external tasks\nRunning multiple projects with a common resource pool\n\n\n\nThis hands-on course is taught by a certified Microsoft Master Instructor. Participants will receive authorized Microsoft manuals and Microsoft approved practice exercises. \nAll participants will be provided with laptops. \nMax participants: 12 \nWhat previous participants said: \n“Well instructed\, good pace.” \n“Very knowledgeable and good teacher!” \n“Course was laid out in a very logical and easy to follow manner.” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/microsoft-project-burnaby-2/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180619T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180619T090000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150401
CREATED:20180529T170140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180529T170140Z
UID:7716-1529393400-1529398800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:FREE Breakfast: Launch of the Technical Safety BC App - Prince George
DESCRIPTION:Technical Safety BC is launching a brand new mobile app this summer to better serve contractors! \n\n\nThe app curates learning resources like the acts & regulations\, code change manuals\, videos and downloadable resources in one convenient place and offers direct access to your portal account\, the online learning centre and a new Safety Officer Technical Chat feature that will put a Safety Officer in your pocket! \n\nThis is a complimentary breakfast session\, but registration is required. \n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/free-breakfast-launch-of-the-technical-safety-bc-app-prince-george/
LOCATION:Courtyard by Marriott Prince George\, 900 Brunswick Street\, Prince George\, BC\, V2L 2C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180619T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180619T100000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150401
CREATED:20180321T191536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180321T191536Z
UID:7549-1529391600-1529402400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Get the PST Right! PST Issues for the Construction Industry (Breakfast Session) - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:This breakfast seminar helps home builders\, renovators and trade contractors understand how PST applies to their business. It will provide critical understanding of who pays PST\, how to pay PST as well as: \n» When to pay PST on your goods and supplies\n» How PST applies to goods for resale vs. those you install\n» How PST applies to goods used to fulfill a contract outside B.C.\n» When you need to be registered to collect PST\n» When to charge your customers PST\n» How PST applies to goods bought outside B.C.\n» When you may be eligible for a PST refund and how to apply\n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/get-the-pst-right-pst-issues-for-the-construction-industry-breakfast-session-burnaby/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180615T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180615T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150401
CREATED:20171204T193913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171204T193913Z
UID:7263-1529065800-1529080200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Fall Protection - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:This is a 4 hour course that introduces workers to Fall Protection methods. Upon completion of this course participants will be able to: \n\nExplain when Fall Protection is required\nIdentify and describe major Fall Protection methods and the key associated FP equipment\nExplain and apply the Fall Protection hierarchy\nDetermine when a Fall Protection Plan is required and describe the main components\nDevelop a Fall Protection Plan based on a given scenario\n\nImportant: Photo ID is required to receive a certificate. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/fall-protection-burnaby-6/
LOCATION:TraumaTech\, 110-2250 Boundary Road\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5M 3Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Safety
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180613T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180614T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150401
CREATED:20180329T162748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180329T162748Z
UID:7559-1528876800-1528993800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Skills - Kamloops
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nThis Gold Seal Certified Course is designed to improve skills in communication for supervisors and management in the office and in the field. \n\n\nParticipants will be able to identify and practice skills needed for effective communication and learn about barriers to communication. They will also learn about different communication styles and identify what their dominant style is as well as how to deal with people who have a different style of communication. The course material also provides insight about anger and how to manage it as well as help develop the skills required to supervise others. \nThe course will also cover the following: \n\nEffective Leadership through Communication Skills\nDealing with Difficult People\, Conflict and Confrontation\nAssertive Training and Speaking Skills\nCommunicating Motivation\nCommunication through Body Language\nManaging a Good Impression to Clients\nConstructive Use of Anger and Persuasion Skills\nAnger and Conflict Management Skills\nCommunicating Discipline and Termination\nResolving Disputes through Communication\nHow to Prepare for and Facilitate Meetings\nCommunication through Writing Skills\nDrafting and Preparing Proper Reports and Correspondence\nCommunicating Teamwork to Staff and Workers\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. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/communication-skills-kamloops/
LOCATION:Kamloops (TBA)\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180613T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180613T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150401
CREATED:20180312T204058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180312T204058Z
UID:7508-1528876800-1528907400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Industry Ethics - Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:By maintaining high ethical standards\, and being consistent in our practices\, we thrive both personally and professionally. This course will help you navigate the ethical grey areas you face every day. \nEffective 2017\, the online ethics course PLUS a full day classroom ethics course will be mandatory to receive Gold Seal Certification. Gold Seal has allocated a total of 3 credits to this course (2 for the online portion and 1 for the classroom portion). \nNote: Participants are required to complete the Construction Industry Ethics online course prior to enrolling in the classroom course.  \nInstructor: Tim Williams\, MBA\, B.Econ.\, 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 across the on behalf of construction industry associations across Western Canada. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-industry-ethics-vancouver/
LOCATION:Vancouver Regional Construction Association\, 3636 E 4th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5M 1M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180613T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180613T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150401
CREATED:20180117T183856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180117T183856Z
UID:7407-1528875000-1528907400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Trenching and Excavation Safety Workshop - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:The workshop walks participants through a comprehensive program that includes what the WorkSafeBC Regulations & Guidelines state\, safe work procedures and what to do if something goes wrong.\n\nIt covers shoring\, benching\, sloping and shielding systems. It also includes a section on location of underground utilities and the geotechnical and structural engineered documentation requirements.\nUpon completion of this course participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify hazards around trenches and excavations\nBe able to locate underground utilities\nUnderstand soil types\, soil collapse patterns\, and warning signs\nGain familiarity with WorkSafeBC regulations\nUnderstand geotechnical and structural engineered documentation\nUnderstand sloping and benching\nUnderstand shoring and shielding systems\nDescribe and demonstrate where possible safe installation and removal processes\nIdentify emergency procedures for a trench collapse\n\nUpon successful completion\, participants will receive a wallet certificate. \nWhat previous participants said: \n“Course was on point and informative.” \n“Instructor has hands on experience!’ \n“Excellent presentation and explaining.” \n“Very well done. I will hold a company wide meeting to talk about the information provided today.” \n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/trenching-and-excavation-safety-workshop-burnaby-3/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Safety
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180612T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180612T093000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150401
CREATED:20180217T012417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180315T184405Z
UID:7470-1528788600-1528795800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:FREE Breakfast: Professional Selling - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:As entrepreneurs\, we all work incredibly hard to find leads and sit down with the right prospects. \nAfter all this work\, it’s imperative we then know how to sell our product or service like a professional. To avoid lost sales or clients with buyer’s remorse\, a set sales process must be followed. \nIn this session\, you will: \n\nLearn about the 5-step process to selling like a pro\nBuild your sales process to match these 5 steps\nLearn how to handle objections like a pro\n\n\n\nThis is a complimentary breakfast session\, but registration is required. \n\n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/free-breakfast-professional-selling/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180608T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180608T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150401
CREATED:20180108T164012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180115T201439Z
UID:7334-1528446600-1528475400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Occupational First Aid Level 1 - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1 is a one-day course designed to cover all medical techniques considered to be within the responsibility of the Occupational First Aid Level 1 Attendant as required by WorkSafeBC. \nIn order to be successful\, participants must demonstrate practical skill competency and achieve 70% on a multiple choice exam. On successful completion of the course\, participants receive a 3-year certification. \nImportant: Photo ID is required to receive a certificate. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/occupational-first-aid-level-1-12/
LOCATION:TraumaTech\, 110-2250 Boundary Road\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5M 3Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180608T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150401
CREATED:20180306T220800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T220800Z
UID:7493-1528443000-1528473600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:How To Be A Better Foreman - Burnaby
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-burnaby-2/
LOCATION:Burnaby (TBA)\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180606T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180606T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150401
CREATED:20180117T183814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180117T183814Z
UID:7405-1528270200-1528302600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Trenching and Excavation Safety Workshop - Prince George
DESCRIPTION:The workshop walks participants through a comprehensive program that includes what the WorkSafeBC Regulations & Guidelines state\, safe work procedures and what to do if something goes wrong.\n\nIt covers shoring\, benching\, sloping and shielding systems. It also includes a section on location of underground utilities and the geotechnical and structural engineered documentation requirements.\nUpon completion of this course participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify hazards around trenches and excavations\nBe able to locate underground utilities\nUnderstand soil types\, soil collapse patterns\, and warning signs\nGain familiarity with WorkSafeBC regulations\nUnderstand geotechnical and structural engineered documentation\nUnderstand sloping and benching\nUnderstand shoring and shielding systems\nDescribe and demonstrate where possible safe installation and removal processes\nIdentify emergency procedures for a trench collapse\n\nUpon successful completion\, participants will receive a wallet certificate. \nWhat previous participants said: \n“Course was on point and informative.” \n“Instructor has hands on experience!’ \n“Excellent presentation and explaining.” \n“Very well done. I will hold a company wide meeting to talk about the information provided today.” \n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/trenching-and-excavation-safety-workshop-prince-george/
LOCATION:ICBA Office (Prince George)\, 2666 Queensway\, Prince George\, British Columbia\, V2L 1N2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Safety
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180604T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180604T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150401
CREATED:20180403T154700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180403T182900Z
UID:7573-1528097400-1528119000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Understanding Anger in the Workplace and Healthy Responses - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:We all experience anger\, either our own or that of others. Controlling and limiting anger is important as it can damage professional and personal relationships. Learn the tools to understand and manage anger constructively. \nTopics covered: \n\nUnderstanding Anger (Consequences\, Purpose\, Payoffs)\nEarly Warning Signs\, Concept of Balance (Perspective\, Reframing\, Life balance)\nAnger Plan & Healthy Responses\nSelf Intervention – Challenge Anger Causing Beliefs\nUnderstanding Emotions & Grounding\nConflict De-escalation\nBuilding Resilience\n\nInstructor: Jeffrey Cartwright’s background includes 25 years experience working as a paramedic\, firefighter and in the field of trauma response. joined the New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services in August of 1995 after 3 years with BC Ambulance Service. He was promoted to qualified officer in 2009\, and has since been confirmed to the ranks of Lieutenant\, Captain and acting Battalion Chief. He joined the Critical Incident Stress Management team in 2000.  He has developed many initiatives for the team members by introducing them to the latest techniques and training. Jeffrey has transferred his skills to the private sector to facilitate training in the prevention of\, and response to\, traumatic events that can occur in any workplace. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/understanding-anger-in-the-workplace-and-healthy-responses/
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:20180531T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180601T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T150401
CREATED:20180423T180108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180423T180108Z
UID:7655-1527753600-1527870600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Project Planning and Cost Control - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:The course is designed to provide owners\, managers\, estimators\, and field personnel with a general knowledge of the process of planning and controlling a project from beginning to end utilizing ways and means of monitoring\, saving and controlling costs. \nTopics covered: \n\nUnderstanding the impact and methodology of construction cost control.\nWays and means of minimizing and controlling costs on site.\nProject cost forecasting and accounting functions on site.\nProject planning and its purpose and effect on project cost control.\nHow to communicate & assist management re: cost methods and control.\nGain additional insight into the process of work and cost analysis.\nCost reporting systems – new technology in monitoring costs and reports.\nUnderstanding the effect improper field reporting has on cost control. Maintaining and managing documents\, material\, tools and equipment.\nUnderstanding the Contract process from bidding to project close-out.\nReview of 100 companies and their methods in controlling & saving costs.\n\nInstructor: Gerald Cree is a Gold-Seal certified construction management professional with over 30 years’ experience managing large-scale residential\, commercial\, industrial and environmental projects throughout Western Canada and the United States. His experience covers all aspects of construction management including ; design\, development\, estimation\, project planning\, tendering and procurement with additional expertise in civil\, structural\, electrical and mechanical disciplines. Throughout his career\, Gerald has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to professional development and has successfully achieved certification in many areas\, notably: Project Management Professional (PMP)\, Master of Project planning and Construction Law and is presently working towards his Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEEDS) certification. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/project-planning-and-cost-control-burnaby/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Express Metrotown\, 4405 Central Boulevard\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5H 4M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Management
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