Training and workshops

WCB Basics

WCB Basics provides a guide to Working with the Workers Compensation Board. It is an opportunity to gain a broad understanding of how the WCB operates in order to better navigate the system. Learn about your responsibilities as an employer, how to report injuries, manage claims, understand your rate and the factors that influence the rate. The workshop focuses on the key points of interaction between WCB, employers and workers.

This workshop is offered both in-person and virtually.

Return to Work Basics

Building on what you learned in WCB Basics, the Return to Work Basics workshop will help you gain an understanding of the basic elements and best practices needed to build effective workplace return to work programs. The workshop will provide valuable tools to develop or enhance a workplace return to work program to support workers with safe and suitable work.

It is recommended that you attend the WCB Basics workshop prior to attending the Return to Work Basics workshop.

This workshop is offered both in-person and virtually.

NEW! Return to Work for Psychological Injuries

Building on the principles covered in Return to work basics, this workshop is designed to help Manitoba employers strengthen their organizational approach to psychological injuries. It focuses on understanding roles and responsibilities under WCB legislation, supporting injured workers throughout recovery, and fostering effective, empathetic communication. Through real-life examples, interactive scenarios and the SUPPORT approach, participants will apply return to work principles to improve outcomes and promote safer, more supportive workplaces.

It is recommended that you attend the WCB Basics and Return to Work Basics workshops prior to attending the Return to Work for Psychological Injuries workshop.

This workshop is offered in-person only.

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Virtual workshops

Virtual workshops take place through the Microsoft Teams training platform in a virtual instructor-led workshop. Participants enrolled will be in the same virtual classroom at the same time. Facilitators will verify attendance and use interactive tools to reinforce learning and encourage participation.

To obtain a certificate of completion, all modules must be successfully completed. Space is limited to a maximum of 16 participants to ensure quality interaction.

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Please note: workshops are subject to cancellation due to low registration.