Fall 2025 Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) Training

HSAA’s Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) Training Course is back this fall. This course occurs in in-person and follows a hands-on approach, giving members the skills and knowledge they need to participate meaningfully on Joint Health & Safety Committees in their workplaces.

If you are a current JHSC member, this course helps fulfill your legislated training requirements under Alberta's Occupational Health and Safety Act. It covers:

• Legal duties and responsibilities of JHSC members
• The role and responsibilities of Co-chairs
• Common committee functions such as inspections, investigations, and meeting structure
• Practical, scenario-based learning that reinforces key skills

By completing this course, you’ll also be eligible for more advanced training opportunities at future HSAA Health, Safety & Wellness Conferences.

Only courses within your eligibility area will appear in your member portal.

How to Register

You must complete all four steps by the registration deadline:

1. Register for the event

   1. Login to HSAA.CA
   2. Click My Profile
   3. Click My Events
   4. Scroll through Available Events
   5. Select the course listed in your area
   6. Click Register
   7. Follow the registration process

   *Note: If your browser keeps taking you back to the home page logout of the website and log back in and this should fix the issue. 

2. Submit the Health and Safety Committee Training Request Form

   1. Download the form here.
   2. Submit all pages to your manager with reasonable notice for review and approval.

   If you don’t receive a response within two weeks, email HSCTraining@hsaa.ca.

3. Upload the completed form to your Outstanding Documents

   1. Scan or photograph the approved form.
   2. Upload it to the Outstanding Documents page of your member portal by the deadline.

   Weekly reminders will be sent until your documentation is received. If your form is not uploaded on time, your registration will be cancelled.

4. Submit a Time Off for Union Business Form (if applicable)

   If your regular shift includes more than 8 hours, travel time, or shift differentials, you must complete this form to receive appropriate compensation. Submit it through your usual employer scheduling process.

Why These Steps Matter

Under Alberta law, JHSC members are entitled to training and are considered to be at work while attending. HSAA covers eligible expenses in accordance with our Member Expense Policy, but we require completed documentation in advance so we can process approvals and reimbursements properly.

If you have questions or need help, contact the Member Resource Centre at MRC@hsaa.ca or 1-844-280-4722.