Human Resources Management Essentials: Module 4 – Employee Compensation and Benefits Module 4 provides participants with the information that will enable them to enhance the employee compensation and benefits functions within their organizations. This one-day workshop covers the following topics: compensation design - salary and other pay, job design, reward and incentive programs; relevant legislation and regulations regarding compensation; benefits and employee assistance programs, health and wellness plans and initiatives, health care benefits; pension and retirement savings; and payroll administration. Facilitator: Lori Craig
Effective Planning, Creation and Implementation of Your Trust _ CANCELLED More and more Indigenous communities are creating Trusts as a result of the increasing number of specific claim settlements, impact and economic benefit agreements and other resources sharing opportunities. The resulting increase in wealth accumulation is placing tremendous responsibility upon leadership and management staff to create effective Trust structures. This workshop is designed to raise awareness and understanding amongst Community Officials about the following topics: how to plan a Trust; increased community readiness; understanding the complexities in creating a Trust; ways to create the most appropriate Trust structure for your needs; key areas in implementing a Trust; and suitable investment strategies that meet the needs of the Trust today and for future generations. Facilitators: Jack Jamieson Domenic Natale
NEW Not For Profit Board Governance - Achieving your Mission through Good Governance Practices Do you remember your first board meeting of the Not-for-Profit (NFP) you just volunteered for? Were you left perplexed by the meeting itself as well the topics on the agenda? Many NFP's have mastered the art of good governance, but many others struggle with their duties, responsibilities, and effective governance practices. This one-day workshop is designed to help you gain an understanding of organizational governance as it applies to not for profits; understand the roles, responsibilities, and duties for not for profit Directors; and determine how NFP Boards contribute to the mission of their organizations.
Facilitator: Brian Brown
First Nations Governance III: Nation Building
First Nations Community Governance IV: Strategy
Understanding the Fundamentals of Procurement and Contracting
With a core foundation of fairness and transparency, procurement processes are increasingly under the public and legal microscope. This one-day workshop will provide you with a general understanding of the procurement process, applicable principles, and practical solutions to common issues seen in different procurement contexts. In addition, the workshop will equip you with the skills and tools needed to draft and evaluate proposals and to address common issues in contract award and administration. Facilitator: Graham S. Ragan, Partner, Gowling WLG Click here to register for the 1-day workshop on Understanding the Fundamentals of Procurement and Contracting. Registration Deadline: February 12, 2021