Industrial Relations provides a strong foundation in the basic skills of collective bargaining, grievance mediation and arbitration to excel in labour management relations. Here is what previous participants say about this leading program:
Alumni Voices
"Probably the best course of its kind in the country." Russell Wintersgill
Operations Manager
Pacific Northern Gas Ltd.
Terrace, BC
CANADA
Alumni Voices
"This program is time and money well spent, and it's fun." Marie McMullen
Human Resources Officer
Olds College
Olds, AB
Alumni Voices
"Direct hit! This program captures the essence of industrial relations. The issues that are addressed are at the core daily professional life." Matthew D. Pegg
Deputy Fire Chief
Ajax Fire and Emergency Services
Ajax, ON
CANADA
Alumni Voices
"I found this to be an excellent course to help me better understand my role in industrial relations. I have a much greater appreciation for the intricacy of negotiations." Pat Leishman
Process Manager
Siemens Westinghouse
Hamilton, ON
CANADA
Alumni Voices
"This program will make you feel very knowledgeable about collective bargaining, discipline and discharge, effective IR tools." Caroline Maso
HRBA
Petro-Canada
Montreal, QC
CANADA
Alumni Voices
"This was the best HR course I have ever taken. It was quite intense but at the same time, extremely enjoyable." Shannon Tureski
Employee Relations Advisor
INVISTA Canada
Kingston, ON
CANADA
Alumni Voices
"Tremendous learning opportunities for the newcomer and the seasoned veteran in industrial relations." Ken H. Walsh
Human Resources Manager
Inergy Automotive Systems
Blenheim, ON
CANADA
Alumni Voices
"Better than ever expected. World class. Top-matched program." Jean-Pierre Cousineau
Human Resources Supervisor
Abitibi Consolidated Inc. - Ontario East Woodlands
Iroquois Falls, ON
CANADA
Alumni Voices
"A must for industry professionals at all levels to experience. The best labour relations program I have been part of! This program is the benchmark for industry learning." Mark Sweitzer
Labour Relations Advisor
National Defence
Ottawa, ON
CANADA
Alumni Voices
"All my objectives were met and then some. It gave me the assurance that I was on the right track, and the tools to adjust my aim when I wasn't." Marilyn Boudreau
Labour Relations Officer
New Brunswick Teachers' Federation
Fredericton, NB
CANADA
Alumni Voices
"Very knowledgeable speakers, extremely well organized, and excellent choice of facilities. This is a highly educational week that provides the participant with transferable knowledge and skills." Kathy Reyhany
Senior Advisor
York University
Toronto, ON
Alumni Voices
"Even managers operating outside or on the periphery of industrial relations need this program. It teaches the student about IR processes and about people and behaviours in all aspects of life and business." Kevin Duffy
Assistant Deputy Chief
City of Mississauga
Mississauga, ON
CANADA
Alumni Voices
"This is an exceptional course . . . where you learn not only through the facilitators and presenters but through the participants’ varied experiences across the country." Shelley Archer
Manager, Labour Relations and Compensation
Sask Liquor and Gaming Authority
Regina, SK
CANADA
Alumni Voices
"Exciting and informative with some more tools for my toolbox." Jason Beaman
LR Manager
Flint Energy Services Ltd
Calgary, AB
Alumni Voices
"The IR program was a fantastic development/learning opportunity. The course content is developed with absolute finesse. I have created a wonderful network of peers via Queen's." Robin Ross
Regional Human Resources Manager
Canadian Forces Personnel Support Agency
Ottawa, ON
Alumni Voices
"As a person who is not at all in the HR/IR field but rather a manager of tech services, I gained huge insights and valuable tools to apply in my department." Elizabeth Stopar
Technical Services Manager
PepsiCo Foods Canada Inc.
Peterborough, ON
Alumni Voices
"First class programme. Very real, fantastic learning experience." Mary Martell
Manager
Irving Health Services
Saint John, NB
CANADA
