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.
Workforce Adjustment (WFA): What Locals Need to Know for CRA Members (Virtual) – Training for Local Officers – 3.5 Hours
Saturday, January 24 - 1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 4:30 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 Local/Branch Executive Members & Union Leaders from Canada Revenue Agency Units Description: WFA: What Locals Need to Know is…
Talking Union Basics (2 Days) – Prince Rupert
Saturday, January 31 - Sunday, February 1
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Both Days)
Location: Prince Rupert Highliner Plaza Hotel (815 First Ave W, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1B3) This is the union’s key “introductory” course. If you have wondered what it means to be a union member, how the PSAC works, and what happens to your dues dollars, then Talking Union Basics provides answers to these questions. The…
Workforce Adjustment (WFA) at the Canada Revenue Agency: Understanding your rights and taking effective action (Virtual) – 1.5 Hour
Tuesday, February 3
6:30 PM - 8:00 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 WFA who work at the CRA. Description: WFA at the Canada Revenue Agency: Understanding your rights…
Advocacy and Representation on Workplace Racism
Saturday, February 7 - Sunday, February 8
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Both Days
Location: PSAC Victoria Regional Office (202 - 503 Park Place, Victoria BC) PSAC will be hosting this course in Victoria on Saturday, February 7 and Sunday, February 8, 2026. The deadline to apply is Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2 PM Pacific Time Zone. Catchment: Region-wide What is the Advocacy and Representation Course? The course…
Convention Procedures (1 Day) – Victoria
PSAC Victoria Regional Office
Saturday, February 21
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: PSAC Victoria Regional Office (202 - 503 Park Place, Victoria, BC V9A 3P1) 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…
Introduction for Local Officers Training (ILOT)(1 Day) – Victoria
Sunday, February 22
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: PSAC Victoria Regional Office (202 – 503 Park Place, Victoria, BC V9A 3P1) 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…
Virtual Grievance Handling (3 Days)
Friday, February 27 - Sunday, March 1
Sessions begin each day at 9 AM. See hours of session listed below. -
Location: via Zoom 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 to…
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…
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…
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…
