Training Workshops for Managers and Leaders

Workplaces are one of the major contributing factors to workers using substances. 

Factors influencing use include: 

  • Coping with work stress and anxiety; 
  • Unwinding with coworkers; 
  • Socializing with leadership; 
  • Managing pain and injuries; 
  • Reducing fatigue or managing shiftwork; and 
  • Entertaining clients among other reasons. 

Whether substance use is problematic, occasional or for medical reasons, it can affect all workplaces in the form of reduced productivity, higher absenteeism, diminished worker morale and greater health, safety and liability risks.

Our Managing Substance Use and the Workplace Workshop trains leaders on a wide array of substance use situations and the workplace. It is geared to better understand, prevent and reduce workplace risks that could contribute to and result from substance use.
 

In this section:

What attendees are saying
What you will learn
Who should attend this workshop?
Upcoming Workshop Dates
Join the Waitlist
Bring our workshop to you!
A workshop for all industries!
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What attendees are saying:

“Excellent seminar that owners, CEOs, presidents and executives should attend and participate in.”  - Workshop attendee

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What attendees are saying:

“This was my first in-person conference [workshop] with the CCSA. We have always been grateful for them as a resource. Learning how much more we can grow with their support and knowledge from this conference [workshop] is amazing. Thank you, CCSA!” - Workshop attendee

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What attendees are saying:

“Really enjoy this training. Love multiple trainers and the way information was shared.” - Workshop attendee

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What attendees are saying:

“This workshop does an excellent job of building an understanding of the importance of clear policy.” - Workshop attendee

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What attendees are saying:

“This was a beneficial and engaging workshop that provided education and resources to share within our own organizations.” - Workshop attendee

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What attendees are saying:

"A comprehensive look at the subject, with some tangible actions and tools that can be implemented in the organization."   - Workshop Attendee

 

What you will learn

Presented by a team using evidence-based expertise in workplace and substance use challenges, our workshops are designed to provide hands-on practice, resources and practical strategies to help leaders improve approaches to reducing risks of substance use and the workplace.

This workshop will help you:

  • Identify and reduce workplace-related substance use risk factors;
  • Strengthen workplace policies, worker support options and return-to-work plans;
  • Develop skills to recognize when something might not be right and practice effective responses; and
  • Better understand legal responsibilities, stigma, and effective prevention strategies.

This course is accredited for members of the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF) for 20 continuing education units (CEU).

Who should attend this workshop?   

Our workshop will benefit: 

  • Managers and supervisors
  • Individuals in organization leadership roles
  • Union representatives
  • Human resources and related positions in both safety-sensitive (e.g., construction, mining) and non–safety-sensitive industries (e.g., offices, retail)
  • Occupational health and safety professionals 

 

Upcoming Workshop Dates

 

  • Halifax, November 24–25. 2026
  • Edmonton, January 27–28, 2027 

 

Questions

For any questions or inquiries about the workshop, please contact workplace@ccsa.ca. 

Thank you.

Join the Waitlist

We are working out the final details about our Edmonton and Halifax Workshops.  Sign up now to be notified as soon as registration for these events open. 

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Bring our workshop to you!

We can also bring training workshops to your organization if you have a team of people who you would like to take the training or if you would like something more tailored to your context. 

Bringing training directly to you reduces travel costs for your teams. We also manage the logistical aspects (materials, location, catering and AV set-up).

Contact workplace@ccsa.ca for questions or to book your private on-site workshop now!
 

A workshop for all industries!

Our workshop is beneficial for employees from all sectors. Professionals from the following industries have attended our workshop:

  • Law enforcement
  • Nuclear power
  • Mining
  • Substance use treatment providers
  • Government
  • Public health
  • Tourism
  • Consulting

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