Course description

This course offers the student an in-depth view into the world of the Human Resources Management functions within the Community and Social Service (CSS) sector. Students will examine the continuum of human resources management including recruitment, selection, retention, staff development and employee engagement and performance management. Students will examine organizational policies and relevant legislation with a view to understanding the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers within different organizational contexts. Immersive classroom experiences and practice-based scenarios will provide students with an opportunity to explore various approaches and strategies and practice emerging professional and communication skills for managers in the Community and Social Service sector.

Course details

Hours: 42
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

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Credit transfer

Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.

Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Fall 2024 registration opens July 22, 2024. Winter 2025 registration opens November 4, 2024.

Delivery options

In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration

Online - Asynchronous: ​100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery