The Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB) is the province's provider of workplace injury insurance. They strive to educate and motivate Nova Scotians in preventing workplace injuries, and when injuries occur, they offer support to those affected, facilitating a safe and timely return to work. In cases of workplace tragedy, they offer caring, compassionate assistance.
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) has offered Canada's leading OHS programs since 2001. We are pleased to partner with the WCB-NS to offer targeted, high-quality and relevant training with approachable pricing for the corporate community.
In addition to our award-winning Certificate in OHS, UNB offers dozens of programs, seminars and courses in the integrated worker health and workplace wellness arena.
Get the tools and strategies you need to manage workplace-related stress, improve conflict resolution, reduce mental health risks and harms, and more.
Workplaces play an important part in mental health—they can help people feel productive but they can also be the cause of increased stress. Since many Canadians spend the majority of their day at work, employers must pay attention to mental health issues.
Our Certificate in Psychologically Safe Leadership (CPSL) is your passport to fostering a supportive and thriving workplace culture. Whether you're a seasoned executive or just stepping into a leadership role, CPSL is your toolkit for navigating the complex terrain of mental health in the workplace.
CPSL is a self-paced, online, three-course program that has been designed to equip you with the skills and insight needed to identify mental risks and reduce mental harm in your workplace. Imagine fewer sick days, heightened productivity, and a team that feels valued and supported that's the power of psychological safety in action.
This certificate has been developed by Dr. Bill Howatt, Ph.D., Ed.D., Post Doc who is internationally renowned for his work in human behaviour and behavioural sciences.
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Cost: $159
Mental health concerns are on the upswing in Canada. Employees whose mental fitness is low are at risk for experiencing cognitive impairment, which may result in more risk for accidents (Total Safety research).
Our Mental Fitness Practice online course will help you develop the foundational knowledge and insights required to create your own personal mental fitness plan.
In this course, you will learn the concept of mental fitness and how it can positively affect mental health in the workplace. You will explore strategies that will help you mitigate high levels of accidents, presenteeism, and sick time thereby improving your organization's bottom line.
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Cost: $59.50 +HST
Now, more than ever, it is important to take care of your mental health. Being able to cope better with stressful situations allows you to make better choices, personally and professionally.
Pathway to Coping (PWC) is a developmental program designed to help you develop the skills and techniques you need to better cope with stress.
This online course will also improve your ability to solve problems and help you make healthy and effective decisions.
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Cost: $89 +HST
Research by the Boston Consulting Group shows that poor mental health in Canadian workplaces results in direct and indirect costs exceeding $200 billion annually. One of the most crucial factors influencing employees' experience is their daily interactions with colleagues.
Our Certificate in Becoming a Psychologically Safe & Inclusive Employee (CPSIE) aims to guide employees in becoming psychologically safe and inclusive contributors, helping to establish a secure and supportive workplace that minimizes unnecessary peer-to-peer conflicts, oppression, and microaggressions, which lower employee morale.
This certificate program consists of three online self-paced courses, including Psychologically Safe Workplaces (IWH 1000), Becoming a Psychologically Safe Leader (IWH 1001) and Behaving as a Psychologically Safe & Inclusive Team Member (IWH 1006).
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Cost: $159 +HST
UNB works with corporate clients across the full spectrum of work sectors - manufacturing, petroleum services, health care providers, municipal governments, and provincial groups - to provide top-tier training at an affordable price point.
We will work with your organization to customize training that meets your unique needs and budget.
Explore WCB's tools and resources for employers and employees to help create and maintain a safe workplace.
Workplace safety is a team effort.
