Seminars and workshops

WCB-Alberta offers a variety of workshops and seminars to assist employers in working with us. Workshops are offered on a regular basis in Edmonton and Calgary and in various locations throughout the province, based on demand. Customized training can be arranged to meet your individual needs. You can register online for most workshops/seminars. For more information please reference our Seminars and workshops fact sheet (pdf, 253KB)

Please use the online registration links below to register for individual seminars. 2010 seminar schedule (pdf, 37 KB). For more information about seminars call 780-498-4694 or toll free in Alberta 1-866-498-4694, or email Employer Education.

Appeals system - understanding WCB appeal system

This half-day seminar provides employers with an overview of WCB’s appeal structure and process including how to initiate, prepare and present a claim or premium related appeal. Designed for management, supervisors and individuals that are involved in the health & safety coordination and claims/disability management within the organization.
Register online

Disability management seminar

This one-day seminar helps employers understand the relationship between claim costs and WCB premiums, and how these can be controlled through an effective disability management program. The seminar discusses the six key elements of a disability management program.

*A half-day seminar is also available for front-line supervisors upon request. This seminar is customized to your organization’s needs.
Register online

Employer information workshop

This half-day general information workshop discusses the fundamentals of workers’ compensation. Topics include: subcontractor liabilities, who is a worker, insurable earnings, managing your workers’ compensation account and the impact of claim costs on premiums. Designed for individuals in HR, payroll and financial positions within an organization/company. Register online

Modified duties workshop

This half-day workshop will assist employers with the development of a modified work program. Modified work is the most effective and efficient way to safely assist an injured worker return to work, and to manage injury related costs. This interactive workshop is designed to provide:

• the framework and tools needed to develop, implement or improve a modified work program
• guidelines and tools to assist in the return to work of an injured employee
• ideas and examples of appropriate modified duties

Call Millard Health at 780-498-3363 for more information or to register.

Preventing workplace violence seminar

This three-hour seminar provides information for employers who are interested in developing a workplace violence prevention program.
Register online

Other learning opportunities

New employers will benefit from sessions hosted by Canada Revenue Agency.