Manager Orientation Program

Course description

The Manger Orientation Program is a two-day, in-person program designed to deepen understanding, application, and confidence with SHA resources, processes, and policies that are introduced in the Manager Foundations and Management Essential programs. Stepping into a manager role can feel intimidating and exciting, involves a significant learning process, and is ultimately very rewarding. Managers will have an opportunity to ask questions to SHA experts, enhance their comfort with SHA tools, and expand their network of system partners and colleagues.

Who should attend

• New managers with less than one year of experience are required to participate
• Managers with one to three years of experience are strongly encouraged to participate
• Managers with more than three years of experience are welcome to attend

Prerequisites to attending the Manager Orientation Program are

• Completion of Manager Foundations courses - Bundle 1 and Bundle 2 (7.5 hours of self-directed, online learning) – available on MyConnection via MyLearning
• Completion of Management Essentials courses (available after February 3, 2026) (4 hours of self-directed, online learning) available on MyConnection via MyLearning

Participant information

The two-day, in-person program is offered in different locations across the province, and all sessions are designed with a provincial focus and applicable to managers from all SHA areas.

Prior to registering, managers are encouraged to meet with your director to ensure their support and to confirm you are able to fully participate in all aspects of the program.

Managers will be required to organize their own travel arrangements, work coverage, complete the above required training prior to attending, and participate in both days. Travel expenses are incurred at the home departmental level.

Participants should bring a laptop in the event it’s needed for a particular session.

Course content

The content and delivery of the two-day, in-person Manager Orientation Program provides a deepened understanding and application of the information from Manager Foundations and Management Essentials (hyperlink). The course covers the following topics:

• Various Human Resource topics including, but not limited to, Workforce Planning strategies, Labour Relations and Attendance Support.
• Finance
• Staff and Patient Safety
• System Flow
• First Nations and Métis Health
• MyConnection and Scheduling
• AIMS utilization
• Wellbeing in Leadership

Registration information