Course Listings

A trained membership is an active membership and active members build a strong union. Find out more about PSAC BC’s union education program here.

Convention Procedures (1 Day) – Vancouver

PSAC Vancouver Regional Office, 200 5238 Joyce Street, Vancouver

Friday, March 6

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: PSAC Vancouver Regional Office (200 - 5238 Joyce St, Vancouver, BC V5R 6C9) By the end of the course, participants will understand the purpose of conventions, become familiar with convention procedures such as voting, elections, reports and become more skilled at using Rules of Order. We will examine the roles of convention committees, committee…

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Introduction for Local Officers Training (ILOT)(1 Day) – Vancouver

Saturday, March 7

9:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Location: PSAC Vancouver Regional Office (200 – 5238 Joyce St, Vancouver, BC V5R 6C9) This is an introductory course for new Local Officers who need to know how to run a Local. Sessions may cover the role of the Local Executive; Local administration, including by-laws and budgets; effective communications and Local meetings; and how the…

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Employment Transition Protections (ETP): Understanding your rights and taking effective action for CFIA members (Virtual) – 1.5 Hours

Monday, March 9

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: This session is virtual and will be held over Zoom. You will need access to a laptop or other device to access the training. Register online to attend this virutal session Who Should Attend: PSAC members impacted by Workforce Adjustment and who work at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).  Description: Employment Transition Protections…

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Convention Procedures (1 Day) – Prince George

Saturday, March 14

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: Ramada Plaza Downtown (444 George St, Prince George BC V2L 1R6) By the end of the course, participants will understand the purpose of conventions, become familiar with convention procedures such as voting, elections, reports and become more skilled at using Rules of Order. We will examine the roles of convention committees, committee chairpersons, convention…

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Convention Procedures (1 Day) – Abbotsford

Saturday, April 11

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre (36035 North Parallel Rd, Abbotsford) By the end of the course, participants will understand the purpose of conventions, become familiar with convention procedures such as voting, elections, reports and become more skilled at using Rules of Order. We will examine the roles of convention committees, committee chairpersons, convention chairpersons,…

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Convention Procedures (1 Day) – Kamloops

Saturday, April 11

9:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Location: Delta Hotels - Kamloops (540 Victoria St, Kamloops, BC V2C 2B2) By the end of the course, participants will understand the purpose of conventions, become familiar with convention procedures such as voting, elections, reports and become more skilled at using Rules of Order. We will examine the roles of convention committees, committee chairpersons, convention…

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Introduction for Local Officers Training (ILOT)(1 Day) – Abbotsford

Sunday, April 12

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre (36035 North Parallel Rd, Abbotsford, BC) This is an introductory course for new Local Officers who need to know how to run a Local. Sessions may cover the role of the Local Executive; Local administration, including by-laws and budgets; effective communications and Local meetings; and how the Local can…

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Grievance Handling (2 Days) – Kelowna

Friday, June 5 - Saturday, June 6

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (both days)

Location: Kelowna (Venue TBA) This training is a must for stewards and other workplace representatives, or members who want to use the acquired knowledge and skills to solve problems in the workplace. You will find out what the law says about grievances, grievors and their representatives, and the protections built in for those who choose…

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VDLC Education Offering: Canada Labour Code, Part II

Monday, June 8

9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Maritime Labour Centre, 1880 Triumph St, Vancouver Please note: This is not a PSAC course. This is course is being offered by the Vancouver & District Labour Council (VDLC). While open to PSAC members in the Metro Vancouver Area, the PSAC does not provide funding for attendance at this course nor does PSAC administer…

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An Introduction to the PSAC for Indigenous Members (2.5 Days) – Vancouver

Friday, June 12 - Sunday, June 14

TBD - See preliminary hours of session below.

Location: PSAC Vancouver Regional Office (200 - 5238 Joyce St, Vancouver, BC V5R 6C9) Are you a First Nations, Inuit or Métis PSAC member who would like to learn more about your union? If yes, we invite you to apply for the PSAC BC An Introduction to the PSAC for Indigenous Members course. (Please note:…

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