Inside the Lines: Practical Labour and Employment Law for Education Leaders

This course provides school system leaders with a practical, applied, HR-focused understanding of labour relations and employment law in Alberta's K-12 context.

Blending real-world scenarios, case law, and collective agreement language, participants will gain the clarity and confidence to lead ethically, legally, and effectively within Alberta's K–12 education system.

This 6-week virtual course gives participants the tools they need to navigate labour relations and employment law and to build practical knowledge they can use immediately.

Course Topics:

• Labour Relations Essentials: Foundations, bargaining strategies, simulations, union relations, grievances
• Employment Law: Discipline, just cause, human rights, accommodation, contracts, termination
• Applied Practice: Real K-12 case studies, defensible HR decisions, integrated labour-law leadership

Starting January 28, 2027, this is a 6-week virtual cohort, with one evening session per week (2.5-3 hours each). Includes approximately 18 hours of instruction, real scenarios, assessment and a certificate of completion.

Facilitator: Rhonda Aos, MHRM, CPHR, SHRM-SCP, CSBO

An experienced HR leader with 30 years in the field, including 25 years with Lethbridge School Division as Director of Human Resources. University instructor, Teaching Excellence nominee, Canadian HR Leader of the Year finalist (2020), and respected labour relations expert known for clarity, empathy, and practical teaching.

*Space is limited * Register early*

COURSE OUTLINE

Course Fee: $850.00 + 5% GST