Are you an activist looking for a new way to get involved in your union? You’re invited to apply for the PIPSC Member Facilitator Training Program.
Member Facilitators lead peer-to-peer training on leadership, anti-oppression, and other topics. They also help build relationships and foster collaborative learning environments within the PIPSC community.
No previous experience is required to become a Member Facilitator. Successful applicants receive hands-on training to deliver workshops using a practical education approach.
The program will help you:
- connect with other activists
- support member education
- develop your communication, presentation and facilitation skills
- strengthen our union
Training will be held from the evening of Sunday, May 4, 2025, to Friday, May 9, 2025, at noon. The location will be announced soon. Training will be held entirely in French with our fellow unions affiliated with the FTQ.
Please apply before Friday, December 20 at 11:59 PM ET.
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The application process takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.
Your responses are strictly confidential. Your information will only be seen by the PIPSC Training, Education and Mentoring (TEAM) Committee and the PIPSC Education Staff.
Spots are limited. Applying does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
If you have any questions, please contact Lyne Larocque at lynelarocque@pipsc.ca or Renaud Guiard at rguiard@pipsc.ca.
Member Facilitator Program 2024 Frequently Asked Question
What is the purpose of the Member Facilitator Program?
The purpose of the Facilitator Training is to enhance members' skills and knowledge, enabling them to effectively facilitate peer-to-peer training sessions. This training is designed to complement and enrich our training programs, support the professional development of stewards and members, and promote their long-term engagement within the union.
What does a member facilitator do? What is their role? How will they interact with the community?
A facilitator leads peer-to-peer training and fosters a collaborative learning environment within PIPSC..
Their role includes:
- Facilitating training sessions: Conducting workshops, seminars, and training sessions to enhance the skills and knowledge of members.
- Promoting engagement: Encouraging participation and engagement from all members during training sessions.
- Sharing best practices: Disseminating best practices and knowledge gained from their own experiences with others.
In their interaction with the members, facilitators will:
- Build relationships: Establish strong, supportive relationships with members and stewards.
- Foster a collaborative environment: Create an inclusive and collaborative environment where all members feel valued, heard, and empowered.
- Encourage continuous popular education learning: Promote a culture of continuous learning using a popular education approach.
Overall, facilitators play a crucial role in strengthening our union by providing essential training and support, fostering engagement, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration in PIPSC.
What type of workshops will facilitators be expected to co-facilitate?
Facilitators will co-deliver training on occupational health and safety, leadership development, conflict resolution, anti-oppression, etc. They will not deliver training on topics related to labour relations.
*Note: PIPSC Employee Relations Officers (EROs) will continue to deliver labour-relations courses such as basic steward training, grievance handling, collective agreement interpretation, discipline, duty to accommodate, etc.
What are the expectations of a facilitator once they complete the training?
Each FTQ participating Facilitator is required to make a 2-year commitment.
Facilitators should co-facilitate one to two workshops yearly based on availability and demand.
Will there be future facilitator training offered?
It is possible but not guaranteed. The FTQ offers refresher courses.
When will I be chosen to participate in the Facilitator Training 2025?
We plan to notify participants of their acceptance to the FTQ training at the end of February 2025.