Conducting a Workplace Investigation

Early bird rate of $125.00, if you register by September 1, 2025

DESCRIPTION

This workshop is recommended for people leaders, human resources, or labour relations practitioners who conduct investigations in their institutions.

Every workplace investigation will be distinctive in its facts and circumstances; however, your organization should follow general guidelines and principles to mitigate damage and protect positive workplace relationships. Investigations play an essential role in addressing misconduct in the workplace. A clear investigation process ensures your employees know that you will treat all employees fairly. If conducted properly, investigations can help protect the institution's interests by appropriately identifying and responding to misconduct in a fair and unbiased manner.

The workshop will be highly interactive and will include theory and hands-on practice in conducting an investigation.

WORKSHOP GOAL

Participants will be able to conduct a fair and objective investigation following a standardized process.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

Understand when investigations are necessary and when other approaches may be more suitable.
Adhere to the duty of fairness, navigate rules of evidence, and move beyond "he said, she said."
Master active listening, interview strategies, and crafting questions.
Write a report that documents the findings.
Use credibility assessments and statement analysis.
Ensure an unbiased investigation process.

Workshop Length: 2 days

Format: In-Person

Date: October 14 and 15, 2025

Location: PSEA Office, 3rd floor 2889 East 12th Ave., Vancouver

Time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm PST

Cost: $150.00 plus GST (Early bird rate of $125.00 if you register by September 1, 2025)

Lunch: Provided

Facilitator(s): Katie Cobban, PSEA Executive Director, Legal and Sector Services

To Register

Upon completion of the workshop, participants will receive a copy of the PSEA’s Fact-finding and Investigation Toolkit—prepared in collaboration with Harris & Co.