Presentations & Training
If your group would like to know more about the kinds of concerns we can look at, what we do, and how we interact with people, you may wish to consider a presentation or workshop from our office. We are available throughout Saskatchewan and can join you in person or online.
For Community Organizations, Schools, and the General Public
To request a presentation, please call us at 306-787-6211 or 1-800-667-9787 or email ombreg@ombudsman.sk.ca.
For Public Sector Employees and Municipal Council Members
If you work for a public sector institution, such as a provincial government ministry or agency, a provincially-funded health service (such as the Saskatchewan Health Authority), or a municipality, or if you are a municipal council member and would like more information about our role or fair decision-making, you are welcome to contact us at 306-787-6211 or 1-800-667-9787 or ombskhost@ombudsman.sk.ca. We can provide:
Presentations
We can provide short presentations about our role and approach or other related topics.
Webinars
Upcoming webinars are posted under Training Opportunities at the bottom of this page.
Here are copies of the presentations from some of our past municipal webinars:
Municipal Webinar April 2016: What to Expect When the Ombudsman Calls
Municipal Webinar Feb 2017: The Ombudsman’s Role in Reviewing Complaints About Municipalities
Municipal Webinar Dec 2018: Handling Complaints Under Your Code of Ethics (Additional Option: Watch recorded session )
“Fundamentals of Fairness” Workshops
Previously called the Fine Art of Fairness, the Fundamentals of Fairness is a two-day workshop which includes:
- the Ombudsman’s role and approach.
- an explanation of fairness (the fairness triangle).
- how to incorporate fairness into decision making.
- how to communicate decisions effectively.
- the perspectives people use when in conflict with others.
- how our conflict styles influence our approach to resolving it.
- how our values can influence our work.
- interactive exercises.
Registration is free. We may limit seating to help ensure a quality experience.
Available workshops are posted under Training Opportunities at the bottom of this page. We also take workshop requests for specific work groups.
Other Training Resources
If you are interested in training for boards and tribunals on holding hearings, decision-making and decision writing, you may be interested in the guide: Practice Essentials for Administrative Tribunals. For inquiries about training on this topic, please contact the Dispute Resolution Office at the Ministry of Justice.
Training Opportunities
Notify Me About Training
If you work for a public sector institution (such as a provincial, municipal or health organization) and would like to receive email notifications about training, contact us at ombskhost@ombudsman.sk.ca.
