Certificate Program: Introduction to Workplace Investigations

2026-05-26 to 2026-05-27

When: May 26 & 27, 2026
8:30am - 4:00pm
Where: CPHRNS Training Room
84 Chain Lake Drive
Halifax, Nova Scotia  B3S1A2
Canada
Contact:
(Sign in to view e-mail address)

Event Details
/* =============================== SCOPE EVERYTHING TO EVENT PAGE =============================== */ .event-content { font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; color: #54555B; background: #ffffff; line-height: 1.6; } /* CONTAINER */ .event-content .container { width: 92%; max-width: 1080px; margin: 0 auto; } /* HERO */ .event-content .hero { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C355E 0%, #00A1E0 55%, #20CBD4 100%); padding: 56px 0 64px; color: #ffffff; } .event-content .hero h1 { margin: 0 0 18px; font-size: 42px; line-height: 1.1; color: #ffffff; } .event-content .hero .sub { font-size: 18px; max-width: 820px; color: #e9f7ff; } .event-content .btn { display: inline-block; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 700; border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px 24px; transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background .2s ease; } .event-content .btn-primary { color: #fff; background: #00A1E0; box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 161, 224, .35); } .event-content .btn-outline { color: #d7ebfa; border: 2px solid rgba(215, 235, 250, .6); background: transparent; } .event-content .btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); } /* PILLS */ .event-content .pill { display: inline-block; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35); background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); margin-right: 8px; } /* SECTIONS */ .event-content .section { padding: 52px 0; } .event-content .card { background: #ffffff; border-radius: 16px; padding: 28px; box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(28,53,94,.15); } .event-content .title { color: #1C355E; font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 18px; } .event-content .lead { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 22px; } /* GRID */ .event-content .grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 22px; } /* LISTS */ .event-content ul { padding-left: 18px; } .event-content ul li { margin-bottom: 10px; } /* LOGOS */ .event-content .logo-row { text-align: center; padding: 24px 0; } .event-content .logo-row img { max-height: 60px; margin: 2 18px; vertical-align: middle; } /* SCHEDULE TABLE */ .event-content .schedule-wrap { overflow-x: auto; border: 1px solid #dde6ef; border-radius: 14px; } .event-content table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 720px; } .event-content th, .event-content td { padding: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6edf5; font-size: 14px; } .event-content th { background: #eef6fb; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 12px; color: #1C355E; } /* HIGHLIGHT */ .event-content .highlight { margin-top: 24px; padding: 18px; background: #e9f7ff; border: 1px solid #c7ebff; border-radius: 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: #002C74; } /* PRICING */ .event-content .pricing { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C355E, #002C74); color: #ffffff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 36px; } .event-content .price-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 18px; margin-top: 20px; } .event-content .price-item { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); padding: 20px; border-radius: 14px; } .event-content .price-item strong { display: block; font-size: 26px; margin-top: 6px; } .speaker-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(1, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 18px; } .speaker img { width: 100%; max-width: 220px; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; } .speaker h3 { margin: 0 0 8px; color: var(--brand-dark); font-size: 22px; } /* FOOTER */ .event-content .footer-note { text-align: center; font-size: 13px; padding: 40px 0; } /* RESPONSIVE */ @media (max-width: 860px) { .event-content .grid-2, .event-content .price-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } } @media (max-width: 860px) { .speaker-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .speaker { text-align: center; } .speaker img { max-width: 180px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; } .speaker h3 { font-size: 20px; } } CPHR CPD: 16.0 In-Person Workshop Certificate Program   Introduction to Workplace Investigations Build the skills and confidence to lead impartial, defensible workplace investigations. This in‑person, two‑day certificate program offers practical, hands‑on training covering complaint intake through final report writing. Participants gain proven tools, templates, and trauma‑informed interview techniques. May 26–27, 2026, Halifax (lunch included). Build the skills and confidence to lead impartial, defensible internal workplace investigations. This focused, practical certificate delivers hands-on training, proven tools, and real-world guidance so you can move from first referral to final report with clarity and credibility. The duration of this program is 2-days and will be held on May 26 & 27, 2026 in Halifax. Lunch will be provided! This program was developed with a singular focus: to give you the confidence to conduct an impartial and defendable workplace investigation with the highest degree of confidence. Program Overview What's Included:
    Two days of instructor-led training and exercises. Comprehensive Workplace Investigations Resource Booklet (print + electronic) with templates, checklists, and leading Canadian cases. Practical tools you can reuse for future investigations.
What You Will Learn:
    You will learn how to conduct a workplace investigation from the point you receive a complaint (or allegations) until when you submit your report. Specifically, you will learn the following: Screen and triage complaints effectively. Plan and scope an investigation to protect evidence and fairness. Conduct trauma-informed, effective investigative interviews. Weigh evidence objectively and document credibility. Draft a clear, defensible fact-finding report with recommended outcomes.
About the Facilitators
Sterling Kendall Devan Corrigan Devan Corrigan has led investigations for organizations including Resolute Forest Products, Canadian Pacific Railway, Canada Post, and Glencore Canada. He holds an M.I.R. from Queen’s University, an Honours degree in Psychology, and HR certification from Saint Mary’s University. Devan is an active member of the Association of Workplace Investigators and is the lead facilitator for the Mastering Fact-Finding & Investigation program at Queen’s IRC.
Pricing Members $1,750 Early Bird 
$2,327.50 Regular Non‑Members $2,600 Early Bird
$3,117.50 Regular Secure Your Spot