OLCD-FIRE0013 - Fire Department Human Resource Management II

Course Description

Fire Department Human Resource Management II is focused on power, and how power is exercised legitimately on individuals by the administration of collective agreements, and on groups by the creation and subsequent modification of collective agreements. The exercise of power is regulated primarily by provincial labour laws and by the provincial departments of labour. Less obviously, power is regulated by laws related to municipal elections and, even more subtly, by criminal laws related to labour and human resources.

Course Outline

Week 1:

• Introduction

Weeks 2 - 3:

• Understand the complexity of 'sitting down at the bargaining table'

Weeks 4 - 5:

• Group discussion – labour management / human resources scenario

Weeks 6 - 7:

• Outline the steps and identify the key actors in the collective bargaining process;
• Describe the nature of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF);
• Identify key bargaining strategies and techniques;
• Describe the negotiation process;
• Define conciliation, mediation, arbitration and final offer arbitration; and
• Distinguish between legal work stoppages and illegal work stoppages.

Weeks 8 - 9:

• Group discussion - labour management / human resources scenario

Weeks 10 - 11:

• Review the major clauses for consideration in most collective agreements;
• Examine issues of particular concern to fire departments often found in collective agreements;
• Identify the role of the company officer in the administration of the collective agreement, as well as the role of the union steward;
• Describe the grievance process;
• Describe the effect of industrial relations decisions on discipline; and
• Evaluate the effectiveness of labour management committees, safety committees and contract education.

Week 12:

• Course evaluation

What You Will Learn

Students will gain knowledge in the following areas:

• complexity of bargaining strategies and techniques
• human resources process
• collective bargaining and negotiation process
• mediation and arbitration
• labour management

Notes

Fire Officer Certification: Is one of four required courses for Fire Officer IV. Must have earned Fire Officer III from us. All grades must be 70% or higher. Self-serve tracking of progress towards Fire Officer IV Accreditation is available. To request enrolment in CE0100 Fire Officer IV Accreditation Track, email openlearning@dal.ca.

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The Faculty of OLCD recommends an intermediate level of English language proficiency for the most effective learning and participation in our online and face-to-face courses. A list of minimum recommended scores on some common English tests can be found on our website. If you have questions about your English language proficiency and ability to succeed in this course, please contact openlearning@dal.ca.

Recommended For

• Firefighters who are looking to advance in their careers
• Junior and senior officers who wish to expand their knowledge and credentials

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Advanced Certificate in Fire Service Administration : Elective
• Fire Officer IV Accreditation Track : Required (4)
• Certificate in Fire Service Administration : Electives (3)
• Certificate in Fire Service Administration: Human Resource Management : Electives (3)