Events and Training Calendar 2012

Training Location Date(s) Additional Information
Great Supervision Level 2

MOOSE JAW

Heritage Inn

1590 Main St. N

February 13-14 Learning Objectives: To define active listening and assertive expression as it applies to communication; To apply the stump speech in resolving interpersonal conflict; To name the four stages of interest-based conflict resolution as it applies to interpersonal conflict; To explain the process for using the force field analysis; To list the three keys for stress management; To identify four generations and at least two values of each; To diagram the change process. For more information, please visit www.naslundconsultinggroup.ca
Great Supervision Level 2

NORTH BATTLEFORD

Western Development Museum

Highways 16 & 40

February 15-16 Learning Objectives: To define active listening and assertive expression as it applies to communication; To apply the stump speech in resolving interpersonal conflict; To name the four stages of interest-based conflict resolution as it applies to interpersonal conflict; To explain the process for using the force field analysis; To list the three keys for stress management; To identify four generations and at least two values of each; To diagram the change process. For more information, please visit www.naslundconsultinggroup.ca
TLR

SASKATOON

Porteous Lodge

833 Avenue P N

February 15-17 Transfer, Lift, Reposition training available at no-cost to SARC Member Agencies thanks to provincial training funds (cost recovery to cover meals will be applied at time of registration). Facilitated by the Saskatchewan Association for Safe Workplaces in Health (SASWH), TLR is designed to help agency staff identify and manage risks associated with client handling and moving objects. Please visit www.saswh.ca for more information. Click here for Registration Form.
Basic Employee and Labour Relations for Supervisors and Managers

REGINA

Travelodge Hotel

4177 Albert Street

March 19 This seminar provides theory and background information regarding the supervisor and manager’s rights and responsibilities in the workplace. The attendee will learn about resources, standards, and recommended practices that Human Resources professionals utilize to provide advice so they can make informed decisions that benefit their employer’s operations.
Intermediate Employee and Labour Relations for Supervisors and Managers

REGINA

Travelodge Hotel

4177 Albert Street

March 20 This seminar provides theory and background information regarding the supervisor and manger’s rights and responsibilities in the workplace. It builds on the theories and practices learned in the Basic Seminar. The attendee will learn about resources, standards, and recommended practices that Human Resource professionals utilize to provide advice so they can make informed decisions that benefit their employer’s operations.
North West Regional Meeting

NORTH BATTLEFORD

Location TBD

April 2 Members are encouraged to attend and participate in discussions related to current areas of focus for SARC, discuss specific items of interest for the region, and elect their regional representative(s) to the SARC Board of Directors.
North East Regional Meeting

MELFORT

Location TBD

April 4 Members are encouraged to attend and participate in discussions related to current areas of focus for SARC, discuss specific items of interest for the region, and elect their regional representative(s) to the SARC Board of Directors.
PART

REGINA

Pasqua Hospital

4101 Dewdney Avenue

April 12-19 PART is available at no-cost to SARC Member Agencies thanks to provincial training funds (cost recover to cover meals will be applied at the time of registration. Facilitated by SASWH, PART is designed to help agency staff identify, and appropriately respond to, potentially assaultive situations. Please visit www.saswh.ca for more information.
South East Regional Meeting

WEYBURN

Location TBD

April 16 Members are encouraged to attend and participate in discussions related to current areas of focus for SARC, discuss specific items of interest for the region, and elect their regional representative(s) to the SARC Board of Directors.
South West Regional Meeting

SWIFT CURRENT

Location TBD

April 17 Members are encouraged to attend and participate in discussions related to current areas of focus for SARC, discuss specific items of interest for the region, and elect their regional representative(s) to the SARC Board of Directors.
New Member Manager Orientation

SASKATOON

SARC Office

111 Cardinal Cres.

May 16 New Managers, or existing Managers looking for a refresher are invited to attend a one-day orientation session all about the SARC/SARCAN organization. Learn how SARC supports in Members and what products and resources are available. This orientation session is also a chance to meet the SARC Management Team. This session is free to attend and lunch is provided.
SARC Spring Conference

REGINA

Travelodge Hotel

4177 Albert Street

May 23-24 Conference geared towards Supported Employment Agencies, Direct Support Professionals and Program Coordinators.
TLR

SASKATOON

Porteous Lodge

833 Avenue P N

May 23-25 Transfer, Lift, Reposition training available at no-cost to SARC Member Agencies thanks to provincial training funds (cost recovery to cover meals will be applied at time of registration).  Facilitated by the Saskatchewan Association for Safe Workplaces in Health (SASWH), TLR is designed to help agency staff identify and manage risks associated with client handling and moving objects. Please visit www.saswh.ca for more information. Click here for Registration Form.
SARC Annual General Meeting

SASKATOON

Travelodge Hotel

106 Circle Drive

June 22 The SARC AGM will be held from 11:30am to 4:00pm. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.The professional development streams for Board members, normally held at this session in June, will be added to the Fall Conference line-up in October.
New Member Manager Orientation

SASKATOON

SARC Office

111 Cardinal Cres.

August 14 New Managers, or existing Managers looking for a refresher are invited to attend a one-day orientation session all about the SARC/SARCAN organization. Learn how SARC supports in Members and what products and resources are available. This orientation session is also a chance to meet the SARC Management Team. This session is free to attend and lunch is provided.
SARC Fall Conference

REGINA

Travelodge Hotel

4177 Albert Street

October 16-17 Conference geared towards Executive Directors, Board Members and Senior Staff.
SARC Awards Banquet

REGINA

Travelodge Hotel

4177 Albert Street

October 17 (evening) Al McGuire Awards, Saskatchewan Employer of Excellence Awards and Volunteer of Distinction

Basic Skills Training (BST)

Train-the-Tutor Workshop

REGINA

Travelodge Hotel

4177 Albert Street

November 8-9 Train-the-Tutor Workshop for Senior Staff to become BST Tutors and train the BST Program in-house to Agency Direct Support Professionals. Bursaries available.
New Member Manager Orientation

SASKATOON

SARC Office

111 Cardinal Cres.

November 20 New Managers, or existing Managers looking for a refresher are invited to attend a one-day orientation session all about the SARC/SARCAN organization. Learn how SARC supports in Members and what products and resources are available. This orientation session is also a chance to meet the SARC Management Team. This session is free to attend and lunch is provided.

 


For more information on training opportunities and events, please contact:

Mindy Bonderoff, Facilitator of Training and Education