Upcoming Professional Development Sessions:
Strategic Recruitment - Exempt & OPSEU, presented by the Department of Human Resources
Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Location: Virtual (Zoom), link to be provided
In this session the Department of Human Resources will guide you through current recruitment and selection processes, trends, and best practices. This session will provide participants with tools and strategies to attract qualified applicants, enhance the candidate experience, and efficiently navigate the hiring process. Participants will also gain an understanding of their responsibilities as a Hiring Manager under the OPSEU Collective Agreement and Recruiting - OPSEU & Exempt Policy.
Advanced Communication and Presentation Skills Workshop, presented by Commanding Presence
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual (Zoom), link to be provided
This workshop will empower participants to distill complex information into clear, impactful messages for small talks, small or large meetings, and high-stakes presentations. The workshop will equip you with the confidence and presence needed to engage any audience and improve your day-to-day business discussions and meetings, whether in person or virtual.
Please note that due to the high registration capacity for this session, enrolment is being extended to non-management staff & faculty.
Building Capacity, presented by the Working Human
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: In person, Peterborough Campus
As leaders, one of the most meaningful ways we create impact is by building capacity: creating the conditions for others to think autonomously, take thoughtful risks, and continue learning through challenges. Building capacity isn’t about doing more; it’s about leading with purpose and presence so teams can remain grounded and adaptable, even amid complexity and change. In this session, Managers will learn to create empowering boundaries, support decision-making and independent thinking, and how to 'fail forward' with psychological safety, all while building grit and resiliency.
Health and Safety Talks
Date: Ongoing
Time & Location: Virtual or in-person, as needed
The Health and Safety team welcomes and appreciates invitations to departmental or team meetings to discuss initiatives, processes, or topics as requested (workplace incident reporting requirements, ergonomics, training, etc.). To arrange for representatives from H&S to join your meeting, please contact healthandsafety@trentu.ca.
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Creating a Culture of Care at Trent University
Date: Ongoing
Time & Location: Virtual or in-person, as needed
Participants will leave with an understanding of the importance of establishing and contributing to a Culture of Care. The session will provide attendees with the tools to provide service excellence to a wide demographic and the skills navigate challenging interactions effectively and with empathy. Participants will learn the power of self-reflection and awareness, and will be provided with resources to guide them through self-reflection assessments allowing them to identify how their actions resulted in a successful interaction or what tools and support they need to uphold a Culture of Care.
Managers can make a request to have their teams receive this training by contacting humanresources@trentu.ca.
Last Updated: September 18, 2025