Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) Training is back!
HSAA’s Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) Training Course is back this February. This full-day course occurs in-person and follows a hands-on approach, giving JWHSC worker 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.
Eligibility: this is an introductory course intended for those who are new to the role of JHWSC Worker Member and have not taken the JHSC Training Course in the most recent three years. This course is considered “Level 1” training and prepares participants for more advanced (“Level 2”) courses available at HSAA’s Health, Safety, and Wellness Conference such as Incident Investigations, Psychological Health and Safety, and Improving Committee Effectiveness. However, if you have taken this course in the last three years and would like to attend again as a refresher, please reach out to us at hsctraining@hsaa.ca.
Note that you will only be able to register for the course within your geographic eligibility area.
| Date | Location | Course Number |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, February 12, 2026 | HSAA Edmonton Office | JHSC Training Course 2026-04 |
| Thursday, February 26, 2026 | HSAA Calgary Office | JHSC Training Course 2026-05 |
Click here to register for the course you want to attend.
After registering, you will also need to complete the following:
- Submit the Health and Safety Committee Training Request Form
- Download the form here.
- 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.
- Upload the completed form to your Outstanding Documents
- Scan or photograph the approved form.
- Upload it to the Outstanding Documents page (external link) 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.
- 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.