This is your section for practical “how-to” information related to assessing, developing, implementing, managing, maintaining, and evaluating healthy workplace initiatives. The toolkit information below is selected to help and support you in creating your own healthy workplace initiatives.
"We all spend a considerable portion of our day in the workplace. Ensuring that workplaces are safe is important to the well-being of everyone and to the performance of the country's economy. The Government of Canada protects workplace safety through legislation, programs and services designed to prevent accidents and injuries on the job. The Labour Program works pro-actively with employers to reduce occupational injuries and illnesses in federally regulated workplaces by providing information on improving health and safety in their organizations."
In an effort to increase awareness about environmental careers and build environmental capacity within Aboriginal communities, ECO Canada’s training division maintains and administers community-based environmental training programs inclusive of Aboriginal culture and knowledge. Programs are delivered by 3rd party licensed trainers from both public and private organizations; they are designed to provide introductory skills to those who want to work in the environmental field. Programs are offered in 2 separate streams, Workforce training and Technician training.
Certificate programs available are the environmental monitor (EM) training program, and the environmental site assessment assistant training program. Both begin with 15 days of core skills training in five modules: foundation skills; introduction to the environmental sector; technical skills; health and safety; and local knowledge. On completion of the core skills training, students can continue in specialized modules (regulatory and research for EM) and environmental site assessment assistant modules.
Sheridan’s Community Worker-Outreach and Development Program equips you with skills to empower a local, regional or international community to bring about change. Learn what you need to know to facilitate and organize a grassroots effort. Get real world experience through the program’s over 575 hours of field placement. Through your community development diploma program, you'll gain skills and knowledge in: facilitating groups and workshops, community economic development, advocacy and conflict resolution, non-profit marketing, and more!
The goals and objectives of ACHD are in keeping with NVIT's mandate, to provide quality Aboriginal Education and support services appropriate to student success and community development. The Aboriginal Community and Health Development Diploma program aims to formally educate individuals to provide community and health development services to Aboriginal communities.
The Aboriginal Human Services Diploma program provides students with training, knowledge, and skills to assess needs, and to formulate and implement strategies to enhance the quality of life for Aboriginal children, families and communities. It is a two-year diploma program that prepares students to provide direct and indirect services to individuals, families, and communities in a variety of multi-disciplinary settings.
Do you feel comfortable with other people? Are you interested in the science of the human body and the art of caring for others? Do you think you would enjoy being part of a team of professionals dedicated to providing client-centred care? As a Licenced Practical Nurse (LPN) you have the ability to participate in promoting wellness and preventing illness with a diverse client population.
Are you interested in working with medications in a healthcare profession? Does the field of pharmacy intrigue you? Can you see yourself working closely with the public and with other professionals as part of the healthcare team? If so, you will find pharmacy technology to be a stimulating and rewarding field in which to work and study.
Would you enjoy working with clients as they adjust to, or recover from health changes? Do you see yourself as part of a team helping to meet the growing needs for rehabilitation based on Nova Scotia's aging population and prevalence of chronic illness?
