Education
The PSAC is proud to offer its members a union education program that ranks among the best and most comprehensive within the Canadian labour movement. Our various courses provide members with learning opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, and personal confidence. Union education encourages participation and promotes mutual respect and understanding between members and the union leadership. A trained membership is an active membership and active members build a strong union.
Our online program offers union training at your own pace and time. These introductory courses provide a solid overview on a range of topics.
The PSAC Atlantic Regional Basic Education Program Policy for Travel and Expense Entitlement can be found here.
You can find a list of descriptions for the basic courses we offer here.
You can find a list of descriptions for the advanced courses we offer here.
You can find a list of descriptions for the modules in our Steward Series here.
Click on your province below to view our winter and spring education catalogue:
New Brunswick – (English) Moncton Regional Office – Convention Preparation (includes Resolution Writing) – February 7, 2026
Moncton Regional Office
February 7 2026 - February 7 2026
pam - 5pm
This one-day course is offered in English. This workshop will introduce new activist to the purpose and mechanics of a union convention. The “why, what, and how” of conventions are introduced. This workshop is intended for members looking forward to a first participation as delegates or observers to the PSAC Regional convention or component conventions.…
N.S. – Treasury Board Workforce Adjustment Information Sessions 2026
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PSAC Halifax is offering the following Workforce Adjustment Information Sessions for Treasury Board Members. If you are interested in registering for one of these sessions, please click the link below. Virtual Sessions DATETIMEWednesday, January 14th - Course full6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Thursday, January 22nd6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Wednesday, February 4th6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Workforce…
CFIA – 1 Day Executive Training
Old Orchard Inn Hotel & Conference Centre in Wolfville, NS.
February 11th, 2026
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By the end of this 1-day workshop representatives will: Be able to apply ETP provisions to workplace situations. Review the employment transition policy provisions in the collective agreement and identify key components and provisions to help them guide members through the process effectively and confidently. Identify the roles and responsibilities of all parties (Agency,…
Grievance Handling – French- Moncton Regional Office – February 21-22, 2026
Moncton Regional Office
February 21, 2026 - February 22, 2026
9am - 5pm
This course gives new shop stewards essential knowledge for handling Level I Grievances. Participants gain a better understanding of how to work with members at the initial stages of the grievance procedure and how to mobilize members around workplace problems. ** Talking Union Basics (TUB) is a prerequisite REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 11, 2026
New Brunswick – (English) Fredericton – Convention Procedures – May 9-10, 2026
Crowne Plaza Fredericton 659 Queen Street, Fredericton NB
May 9, 2026 - May 10, 2026
9am - 5pm
This two-day course is offered in English. This course will prepare participants for attending a regional, national, or component convention. It will familiarize participants with convention procedure, resolution, debate, and how to have an inclusive convention. Basic Education Policy for Travel and Expenses Entitlement Registration deadline: April 15 2026