Agenda & AFOA BC AGM. First Nations Human Resources Conference. September 14-16, 2016 River Rock Resort, 8811 River Rd, Richmond, BC

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1 Agenda First Nations Human Resources Conference & AFOA BC AGM September 14-16, 2016 River Rock Resort, 8811 River Rd, Richmond, BC

2 Function Presentations, September th Anniversary Gala Dinner, Sept. 15 Location River Rock Resort, Whistler Ballroom Musqueam Cultural Centre, Vancouver CONFERENCE PRESENTED WITH THE SUPPORT OF: Best Practices Award Sponsors Page 1

3 DAY ONE 11:30 am Wednesday, September 14, 2016 Conference Registration 12:00 pm 1:00 pm Lunch & Networking/Exhibit Booths Introduction & Traditional Welcome Opening Comments: Trevor Morrison, Vice-President, AFOA BC Traditional Welcome Henry Charles, Musqueam Indian Band 1:15 pm Positive Productivity Management - Why Gratitude Matters Clemens Rettich, Great Performance Group Decades of research point to one thing: nothing matters more to an employee than knowing they are making a difference. How effective are you at letting your team members know how to make a real difference? Do your team members know how much their efforts are valued and appreciated? Clemens Rettich s workshop shows you how to leverage positive feedback to transform your effectiveness as a manager. 2:15 pm Refreshment Break and Exhibit Booths 2:30 pm Recruitment & Retention of Senior Staff in FN Organizations Panel Discussion with Moderator Carol Reimer, Carrier Sekani Family Services Speakers: John Rankin, Caret Consulting, Heather Fader, Shackan Indian Band, and Kayla McCallum, Carrier Sekani Family Services A common challenge is recruiting and retaining senior staff in small and/or remote communities. This is a panel discussion on effective strategies and not so effective strategies. This will be an interactive session and will be all the richer with audience sharing their experiences. 4:00 pm Annual General Meeting Whistler Ballroom Page 2

4 DAY TWO Thursday, September 15, :00 am Conference Registration Full Breakfast Exhibit Booths 9:00 am Opening Remarks, Carol Reimer, Vice-President, AFOA BC 9:15 am Leave the Hamster Wheel Effective Delegation Clemens Rettich, Great Performance Group Are you feeling overwhelmed by a heavy workload and problems? As a manager, are you teaching staff to come with solutions instead of simply presenting a problem for YOU to solve? You will learn how to use delegation as a time management and professional development tools. 10:15 am Refreshment Break and Exhibitor Displays 10:30 am First Nations Human Resource Workshops 1. New Approaches to Performance Management Programs Joralyn Zaballero, Jouta Performance Group Participants will hear about a new approach to performance based management program for employees. The more traditional approach is reviewing and evaluating past performance; the new approach does a backward look but concentrates more on future performance and working collaboratively with staff on goal setting and working on specific skills and professional development. Page 3

5 2. Creating a Competency Based Mentoring program for Managers and Supervisors John Stott, Talent C What does a good mentoring program look like, what are the components and how do you get a program back on track that has run into a number of roadblocks? And how do you identify roadblocks? John will guide you through the mentoring program at APTN where he was instrumental in helping managers and supervisors maintain an engaging mentoring program. 3. Records Management Does your System Need an Overhaul? Andrew Geider, Association of Records Managers and Administrators (ARMA) Andrew Geider, a records expert with over 20 years of records management experience will be reviewing how to establish a consistent classification system for filing, and discuss how long to keep records, called the retention schedule. Andrew will expand on risks and tangible benefits of records management. Policies and standards, and the life cycle of a record will round out the conversation. 12:00 pm 1:30 pm 3:00 pm The 13th Annual Best Practices Awards Luncheon First Nations Human Resource Workshops: (Repeat of the morning sessions) Human Rights in the First Nations Workplace Scott McCann, Harris & Co. There are some tough questions to consider when talking about human rights in the workplace. What constitutes undue hardship, what is the employer s duty to inquire and accommodate? What jurisdictional issues need to be considered and what are the legal obligations related to an employee s addictions? Scott s presentation will offer insights on how to navigate these questions. 4:00 pm 5:30 pm 6:00 pm Adjournment Buses depart from River Rock to Musqueam Cultural Centre 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner, Musqueam Cultural Centre, Vancouver, BC Page 4

6 DAY THREE 8:00 am Friday, September 16, 2016 Registration Full Breakfast Exhibit Booths 9:00 am Opening Comments, Carol Reimer, Vice-President, AFOA BC 9:15 am Landmark Decision - Canada Labour Code s Unjust Dismissal Provisions. What you need to know! Cori Maedel, Jouta Performance Group and Jennifer Wiegele, Miller Titerle Landmark decision from the Supreme Court of Canada confirms that Canada Labour Code provides union-like protection to many federally regulated employees. The Supreme Court s recent decision represents a major shift in favour of employees and will have a significant effect on the management and operation of federally-regulated workplaces for federal employers. We will address the both the legal and HR implications of this decision. 10:15 am Refreshment Break and Exhibit Booths 10:30 am Worksafe BC s legislation on Bullying & Harassment and What Employers Need to Know Tim Ambrus, Employers Advisors Office In 2013, Worksafe BC introduced legislation and policies on bullying. The policies define what bullying and harassment are and are not. It also explains the duties of employers, workers, and supervisors to prevent and address this type of behavior. We will also review the legislation related to violence in the workplace. Bring your questions! 11:30 am Evaluations and Closing Remarks Page 5

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