The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is an independent, non-partisan research institute concerned with issues of social and economic justice.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the primary responsibility of this position is as Editor of the CCPA Monitor, our monthly magazine of policy analysis and commentary. It also involves editing other CCPA publications (reports, books, etc.).
Anticipatory Position*
Reporting to the Executive Director, this position will be responsible for providing planning and evaluation services that help create healthy sustainable communities.
Thursday, January 23As the U.S. economy continues its slow recovery from the Great Recession, stagnant employment growth has resulted in ongoing high unemployment, leaving millions without jobs. Those with the lowest levels of educational attainment are hardest hit, experiencing the highest levels of unemployment. At the same time, businesses report having difficulty finding employees with the skills they need, and many job-postings go unfilled.
How can education and workforce development systems be best configured so workers can attain the skills they need for good jobs and employers can satisfy their workforce needs?In this webinar co-sponsored by the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) and the National Network of Sector Partners (NNSP), participants will learn about two successful and complementary approaches that states and communities have adopted to help individuals attain skills and credentials, help meet employers’ workforce needs, and strengthen the economic vitality of communities. Sector initiatives (regional industry-focused workforce partnerships) customize solutions for multiple employers and increase access to good jobs for low-income individuals. Career pathways connect progressive levels of basic skills and postsecondary education, training, and supportive services to optimize the progress and success of individuals.
Webinar participants will learn about the characteristic strengths of each approach and how they can be combined for the benefit of both workers and their potential employers. Participants will also hear from one sector initiative, Instituto del Progreso Latino, about how it has implemented a sector-based career pathways approach to help workers get jobs and advance in healthcare and manufacturing.
Youth Agencies Alliance (YAA) is an alliance of 19 non-profit organizations working together to address issues facing marginalized children & youth in Winnipeg, Manitoba. YAA is seeking an innovative and energetic Director with the vision to lead the organization into its next phase of growth. The salary range for this position is $35,000- $45,000 annually dependant on skills and experience plus benefits.
Mission: YAA is a collective voice that strengthens and enhances the capacity of youth serving agencies in Winnipeg.
April 16 | 9-11:30amCharities and non-profits are often drawn into working with or appearing before government actors, including policy makers and administrative tribunals. This seminar will focus on understanding the processes as well as on the procedures you should use when making decisions that affect the rights and interests of others to ensure fair decisions – for example, in situations of workplace conflict.
Karen Busby
With the University of Manitoba since 1988, Professor Busby’s research and teaching interests include constitutional law, in particular human right and equality law, civil procedure and administrative law. The equality law research is action oriented, inter-disciplinary and collaborative; civil procedure research involves conventional legal scholarship; administrative law marries law and politics.
The Charity Law Seminar Series will provide participants with a good understanding of the legal and regulatory environment within which charities and non-profits operate, and will assist charities in grappling with some of their most pressing human resource issues. While each seminar will have a distinct focus, participation in all five will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of charity law issues.
This is 5 in a series of 5 workshops. Download the complete seminar brochure.
March 19 | 9-11:30amThe seminar will address appropriate approaches to investigating misconduct, the imposition of effective progressive discipline, procedural requirements relating to discipline and appropriate implementation of terminations. It also will discuss the issue of accommodation for employees with disabilities and examine some of the potential pitfalls
Robin Kersey
Mr. Kersey’s practice is focused primarily on provision of advice to and acting as counsel for management in the areas of employment and labour law. He provides advice on all aspects of employment and collective bargaining relationships including employment agreements and employee manuals, collective bargaining and collective agreement administration, discipline and terminations and grievance arbitration. Mr. Kersey acts as counsel for employers in proceedings before the courts, arbitrators, labour boards and human rights tribunals. In addition, he occasionally acts for senior executives in wrongful dismissal matters.
Adrian Frost
Mr. Frost’s practice is focused in the areas of labour and employment law. He acts as counsel and provides advice on all aspects of employment and collective bargaining relationships, including employment agreements and employee manuals, terminations and wrongful dismissals, grievance arbitration, collective bargaining and collective agreement administration and proceedings before labour boards and human rights tribunals.
The Charity Law Seminar Series will provide participants with a good understanding of the legal and regulatory environment within which charities and non-profits operate, and will assist charities in grappling with some of their most pressing human resource issues. While each seminar will have a distinct focus, participation in all five will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of charity law issues.
This is 4 in a series of 5 workshops. Download the complete seminar brochure.
