Human Resources   

Specific focus is on the factors that affect the overall atmosphere in the workplace and that which contributes to an environment conducive to maximum productivity. Students will be introduced to effective strategies for hiring, motivating, managing, training, and retaining staff. Students will study the following topics: the strategic importance of Human Resources and the role of the HR Manager; competitive challenges facing Human Resources; job analysis and design; Human Resources planning; recruitment and selection; orientation and training; employee relations; performance management; compensation; employee benefits and services; labour relations; health and safety; equity and diversity; and international human resources management. Significant emphasis will be placed on the team approach to creative problem-solving techniques and heir application to selected case studies and a project that replicates actual on-the-job activities. NOTE: This course has mandatory group work. Textbook Required.

This subject is an examination of the contemporary Canadian business environment including the organization, leadership and management decision process which influences the behaviour of individuals and groups. Increased global competition, technological change and the rising expectations of both employees and employers have underlined the need for improved and more effective leadership. This subject provides a better understanding of this process. Prerequisite: Principles of Human Resource Management (CSDU4 or equivalent). NOTE: This course has mandatory group work. Textbook Required. 

The focus is on human resources (HR) planning and includes the design of employee evaluation plans. Students learn how to forecast the human resources needs of an organization and to relate the requirements of the organization within ambient socio-political situations. Prerequiste: Diploma/Degree or equivalent work experience NOTE: This course has mandatory group work. Textbook Required.

A basic study is undertaken of the principles, issues, trends, and legislative requirements affecting recruitment and selection.  Human Resources professionals need an understanding of how recruitment and selection fits into the broader organizational structure, processes, and goals of an organization and how this function is related to the other functions of Human Resources management.  Students will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to successfully identify human resource requirements and attract and retain an effective workforce for an organization.  The changing legal environment and the impact of laws on recruitment and selection are an important component of this course. Prerequisite: Diploma/Degree or equivalent work experience. Introduction to Human Resource Management (or equivalent). Textbook Required.

The purpose of the Training and Development course is to provide students with an understanding of both the role of training and development in human resources management, and the procedures associated with the training and development function. The course will include the four key elements of the training and development function: needs analysis procedures, program design and development, facilitation and program administration, and evaluation. Students will be introduced to the psychology of the learning process on which training and development is based and will gain an understanding of the design, implementation, and evaluation of training programs within organizations. Topics to be covered include adult learning theory, establishing learning objectives, the role of the training and development practitioner, needs analysis procedures, training and non-training solution strategies, effective facilitation, strategies for transferring the learning back to the work environment, and evaluation methods. Prerequisite: Human Resource Management Principles. NOTE: This course has mandatory group work. Textbook Required.

A basic study is undertaken of the principles, issues, trends, and legislative requirements affecting recruitment and selection. Human Resources professionals need an understanding of how recruitment and selection fits into the broader organizational structure, processes, and goals of an organization and how this function is related to the other functions of Human Resources management. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to successfully identify human resource requirements and attract and retain an effective workforce for an organization. The changing legal environment and the impact of laws on recruitment and selection are an important component of this course. Prerequisite: Diploma/Degree or equivalent work experience. Introduction to Human Resource Management (or equivalent). Textbook required. NOTE: This course has mandatory group work.

This course introduces participants to the broad and ever-changing field of occupational health and safety, an inherently technical subject area.  The multiple dimensions of the various issues--technical, legislative, political, and personal--are a required part of the training for a professional in this field or for someone who is involved with this kind of operation.  Major topic areas include the Occupational Health and Safety Act, WCB, WHMIS, transportation of dangerous goods, accident prevention and investigation, physical and biological agents, and the management of Occupational Health and Safety programs. Textbook Required.

The focus is on human resources (HR) planning and includes the design of employee evaluation plans. Students learn how to forecast the human resources needs of an organization and to relate the requirements of the organization within ambient socio-political situations.

Prerequisite: Diploma/Degree or equivalent work experience Textbook Required