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Since 1965, the Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources has brought together professors from many different disciplines and departments at the University of Toronto to teach and conduct research on all aspects work, the workplace, labour markets and labour relations. The CIRHR’s graduate programs rank among the best in North America and its faculty reflects the depth, breadth and diversity of our university.
In 2013, the undergraduate Employment Relations and Human Resources Certificate programs became integrated with the graduate programs at the Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources. The continuing close relationship between the Centre and Woodsworth College will help to foster ongoing academic excellence for students enrolled in the Employment Relations program as they will continue to benefit from the rich academic support services and facilities available at the College. Woodsworth College remains the home of the Undergraduate Program Office and the Employment Relations Students' Association (ERSA).
The overarching goal of the undergraduate program in Employment Relations is to offer an interdisciplinary learning opportunity in which to study the employment relationship in a Canadian and global context from the perspectives of economics, history, law, management, political science, psychology and sociology. The program provides students with a theoretical background and knowledge of current developments in the labour field that will serve as a basis for careers in employment relations and human resources, such as a Human Resources Generalist, Recruitment Specialist, Employment Equity Officer, Training and Development Consultant, Corporate Trainer, and Labour Relations Specialist.
Students are encouraged to use the resources available in both the CIRHR Library and Career Centre in order to investigate current labour market trends and career options in Employment Relations. Students are also encouraged to explore the services offered by the Human Resources Professionals Association () which is Canada’s HR thought leader and the largest HR association in the country. In Ontario, HRPA regulates the HR profession and issues the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation, the national standard for excellence in human resources management. All of the course work requirements needed for CHRP are offered in the Employment Relations program.
Detailed information on program requirements, IRE395/396/397 and other useful resources can be found on the Program Office website.
Program Office, Employment Relations
Woodsworth College
University of Toronto
119 St. George Street, Room 236
Toronto, ON M5S 1A9
t: 416.978.5783
e: er@utoronto.ca
w: Employment Relations (http://www.wdw.utoronto.ca/)
Woodsworth College, Room 18 (Bsmt)
e: ersa.utoronto@gmail.com
150 Bloor St E #200
Toronto, ON M4W 3E2
t: 416.923.2324
w: http://www.hrpa.ca
Program Admission:
This is a limited enrolment program that can only accommodate a limited number of students. Achieving the minimum mark thresholds does not guarantee admission to the Employment Relations specialist in any given year.
Requests for admission will be considered in the first subject POSt request period only. Eligibility will be based on a student’s mark in the required courses listed below. The precise mark thresholds outlined below are an estimate of what will be required in the 2014 subject POSt admission cycle.
Applying after first year: Students may apply to this subject POSt after completion of at least four full-course equivalents which must include the following: ECO100Y1(67%)/ECO105Y1(80%) and SOC101Y1(70%)/1.0 FCE (70% average) from SOC102H1/SOC103H1/PSY100H1.
Applying after second or third year: ECO100Y1(67%)/ECO105Y1(80%) and 1.0 FCE (75% average) SOC200+ level course.
Note: It may take up to three years to complete this program. Do not change your program of study if you are required to complete your degree within four years as course prerequisites and program requirements will not be waived.
Backup plan: Due to the limited enrolment nature of this program students are strongly advised to enroll in a backup program or programs.
Request Period:
There is one request period only (April 1 - May 15). Application is made on-line using the Type 3 application form (not ROSI). The subject POSt code for the specialist program is ASSPE1535.
How to enrol in Type 3 subject POSts:
Step 1: apply to the Type 3 subject POSt during round 1(April 1 - May 15) using the Type 3 Application Form
Step 2: enrol in a backup program or programs (April 1 - May 15)
Step 3: on July 2 check the SWS to see if the department has given you an "invitation" to enrol
Step 4: accept the invitation to enrol on the SWS (deadline to accept is August 7)
For detailed information and instructions see Subject POSt Enrolment.
Program Requirements:
These requirements apply to students admitted to the Specialist program in 2014.
10.0 FCEs including at least 4.0 FCEs at the 300+ level including 1.0 FCE with the IRE course designator and 1.0 FCE at the 400-level. Each course requirement is individual and cannot be used more than once. A course taken on a CR/NCR basis may not be used to satisfy program requirements.
Group A:
ECO321Y1/HIS263Y1/POL214Y1
Group B:
ECO220Y1/ IRE379H1/PSY201H1/PSY202H1/SOC200H1/SOC202H1
Group C:
IRE444H1/IRE446H1/IRE447H1/IRE472H1
Group D:
GGR221H1/HIS313H1/INI300H1/IRE332Y0/IRE344H1/IRE345H1/IRE346H1/IRE347H1/IRE348H1/IRE349H1/IRE367H1/ IRE378H1/IRE395H1/IRE395Y1/IRE396H1/IRE397Y1/IRE432Y0/IRE493H1/IRE494H1/JGI216H1/MGT201H1/RSM222H1/RSM361H1/RSM392H1/RSM461H1/RSM464H1/SOC207H1/SOC317Y1/SOC366H1/SOC367H1/SOC439H1
Note:
Program Admission:
This is a limited enrolment program that can only accommodate a limited number of students. Achieving the minimum mark thresholds does not guarantee admission to the Employment Relations major in any given year. Requests for admission will be considered in the first subject POSt request period only. Eligibility will be based on a student’s mark in the required courses listed below. The precise mark thresholds outlined below are an estimate of what will be required in the 2014 subject POSt admission cycle.
Applying after first year: Students may apply to this subject POSt after completion of at least four full-course equivalents which must include the following: ECO100Y1 (or ECO105Y1) and SOC101Y1 (or 1.0 FCE from: SOC102H1/SOC103H1/PSY100H1). It is expected that a combined average of 65% will be required for admission in 2014.
Applying after second or third year: Admission will be determined by a student’s mark in ECO100Y1 (or ECO105Y1) and 1.0 FCE SOC200+ level course. It is expected that a combined average of 70% will be required for admission in 2014.
Note: It may take a little over two years to complete this program. Do not change your program of study if you are required to complete your degree within four years as prerequisites and program requirements will not be waived.
Backup plan: Due to the limited enrolment nature of this program students are strongly advised to enroll in a in a backup program or programs.
Request Period:
There is one request period only (April 1 - May 15). Application is made on-line using the Type 3 application form (not ROSI). The subject POSt code for the major program is ASMAJ1535.
How to enrol in Type 3 subject POSts:
Step 1: apply to the Type 3 subject POSt during round 1 (April 1 - May 15) using the Type 3 Application Form
Step 2: enrol in a backup program or programs (April 1 - May 15)
Step 3: on July 2 check the SWS to see if the department has given you an "invitation" to enrol
Step 4: accept the invitation to enrol on the SWS (deadline to accept is August 7)
For detailed information and instructions see Subject POSt Enrolment.
Program Requirements:
These requirements apply to students admitted to the Employment Relations major in 2014.
7.0 FCEs including at least 2.0 FCEs at the 300+ level, 0.5 of which must be at the 400-level. Each course requirement is individual and cannot be used more than once. A course taken on a CR/NCR basis may not be used to satisfy program requirements.
First Year:
ECO100Y1 (or ECO105Y1) and SOC101Y (or 1 FCE from: SOC102H1/SOC103H1/PSY100H1)
Higher Years:
1. All of IRE240H1, IRE244H1, IRE260H1, IRE430Y1
2. At least 0.5 "IRE" 300-level course from Group A
3. Additional courses from Groups A or B (excluding courses already counted) for a total of 7.0 FCEs
Note: Students may only take 1.0 Independent Study FCE and 1.0 Research Participation FCE toward their program requirements.
Group A:
IRE339H1/IRE346H1/IRE347H1/IRE348H1/IRE367H1/ /IRE378H1/IRE379H1
Group B:
ECO220Y1/GGR221H1/HIS313H1/INI300H1/IRE332Y0/IRE344H1/IRE345H1/IRE349H1/IRE395H1/IRE395Y1/IRE396H1/IRE397Y1/IRE432Y0/IRE444H1/IRE446H1/IRE447H1/ IRE472H1/IRE493H1/IRE494H1 /JGI216H1/MGT201H1/PSY201H1/PSY202H1/RSM222H1/RSM361H1/RSM392H1/RSM464H1/RSM461H1/SOC200H1/SOC202H1/SOC207H1/SOC317Y1/SOC366H1/SOC367H1/SOC439H1/
Note:
Not all courses are offered every year. Please check the timetable for the list of current course offerings. Enrolment in 300+ level "IRE" courses is restricted to students in the Employment Relations subject POSts (ASMAJ1535/ASSPE1535). Students without course prerequisites will be removed at any time they are discovered. Course enrolment conditions are listed in the "Enrolment Indicator" and "Enrolment Controls" columns in the Arts and Science timetable. Course descriptions, prerequisites, corequisites and exclusions are listed below..
An introduction to the study of the world of work and employment, the history and development of employment relations, its central theories and concepts; the behaviours, outcomes, practices and institutions that emerge from or affect the employment relationship; contemporary issues and comparative employment relations systems.
Prerequisite: Enrolment in the Employment Relations subject posts (ASSPE/ASMAJ1535) or 4.0 FCEs and a minimum cgpa of 2.3.Introduction to the institutions, issues and legislation affecting the employment relationship in the public and private sectors in Canada, with emphasis on collective bargaining. The economic and political environment, history of the labour movement, union organization, certification, contract negotiation, strikes, dispute resolution, contract administration and grievances.
Prerequisite: Enrolment in the Employment Relations subject post (ASSPE1535/ASMAJ1535) or 4.0 FCEs and a minimum cgpa of 2.3.Introduction to the nature of organizations and the behaviour of individuals and groups within organizations, including topics such as culture and diversity, reward systems, motivation, leadership, politics, communication, decision-making, conflict and group processes. Not recommended for students in Commerce programs.
Prerequisite: Enrolment in the Employment Relations subject post (ASSPE1535/ASMAJ1535) or 4.0 FCEs and a minimum 2.3 cgpa.Topics in Employment Relations offered in an international setting. The content may vary from year to year. For more information check the Summer Abroad website.
Exclusion: WDW332Y0This course is designed to provide students in the Employment Relations program with knowledge of how the labour market affects the employment relationship. The basic tools of labour economics are developed and applied to various issues of organizational and government policy such as: the incentive effects of compensation arrangements, government income support programs, and minimum wage policy; the determinants of preferences for hours of work including job-sharing, overtime and retirement; the impacts of unions on compensation and productivity; public-sector employment and alternatives to the right to strike; discrimination in employment on the basis of gender and race as well as related government policies such as pay and employment equity.
Note: IRE339H1 will not count towards an ECO subject post.
Topics vary from year to year, but the objective of the course is to discuss current employment relations issues and their economic, legal, political and social implications.
Prerequisite: IRE244H1/WDW244H1, IRE260H1/WDW260H1. Additional prerequisites depending on topic. See program website for detailed information.Topics vary from year to year, but the objective of the course is to discuss current employment relations issues and their economic, legal, political and social implications.
Prerequisite: IRE244H1/WDW244H1, IRE260H1/WDW260H1. Additional prerequisites depending on topic. See program website for detailed information.An understanding is developed of how essential elements of the human resource planning process support organizational goals and strategies. Topics such as environmental influences, job analysis, forecasting human resource needs and ascertaining supply, succession planning, downsizing and restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, outsourcing, and strategic international issues are examined.
Prerequisite: IRE240H1/WDW240H1/IRE244H1/WDW244H1/IRE260H1/WDW260H1/The role of training and development initiatives in organizations. Students acquire the knowledge and skills to conduct a training needs assessment, identify training objectives, explore strategies to increase the transfer of training, design and deliver a training activity using various training methodologies, and evaluate its effectiveness.
Prerequisite: IRE260H1/WDW260H1The principles, legal issues, and emerging trends affecting the recruitment process and selection of staff in organizations. Development of recruitment strategies, assessment of applications for employment, interviewing candidates, and the role of testing and measurement of competencies in making hiring decisions.
Prerequisite: IRE240H1/WDW240H1/IRE244H1/WDW244H1/IRE260H1/WDW260H1/Topics vary from year to year, but the objective of the course is to discuss current employment relations issues and their economic, legal, political and social implications.
Prerequisite: IRE244H1/WDW244H1, IRE260H1/WDW260H1. Additional prerequisites depending on topic. See program website for detailed information.The theory and process of developing and administering compensation systems. Through the core compensation principles of efficiency, equity, consistency and competitiveness we consider such topics as: job analysis, job evaluation, pay levels and structures, pay for performance, benefits, and compensating special groups of workers.
Prerequisite: IRE260H1/WDW260H1/RSM260H1The influence of legislation, the labour market and collective bargaining on health policies and programs in the workplace. The rights and responsibilities of employers, employees, unions and governments for the regulation and promotion of workplace health and safety; and the implications of evolving demographic, economic, and social factors.
Prerequisite: IRE244H1/WDW244H1/IRE260H1/WDW260H1An introduction to fundamental quantitative and qualitative research methods to enable students to critically evaluate and conduct research in the labour field. The class will explore data-driven, analytical approaches to managing human resources using basic metrics, analysis, and interpretation of information that link human resource initiatives to various indicators of organizational performance.
Prerequisite: IRE240H1/WDW240H1/IRE244H1/WDW244H1/IRE260H1/WDW260H1Independent study under the direction of a faculty member. Open only when a faculty member is willing and available to supervise. Application form is due one week before the start of term. Consult the program website for additional information. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.
Prerequisite: IRE244H1/WDW244H1, IRE260H1/WDW260H1, two 300-level IRE/WDW Employment Relations half-credit courses and a minimum cgpa of 2.5. Approval of the Undergraduate Coordinator.Independent study under the direction of a faculty member. Open only when a faculty member is willing and available to supervise. Application form is due one week before the start of term. Consult the program website for additional information. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.
Prerequisite: IRE244H1/WDW244H1, IRE260H1/WDW260H1, two 300-level IRE/WDW Employment Relations half-credit courses and a minimum cgpa of 2.5. Approval of the Undergraduate Coordinator.Credit course for supervised participation in a faculty research project. Offered only when a faculty member is willing and available to supervise. Consult the program website for additional information. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.
Prerequisite: 13 FCEs including IRE244H1/WDW244H1, IRE260H1/WDW260H1, two 300-level IRE/WDW Employment Relations half-credit courses and a minimum cgpa of 3.0. Approval of the Undergraduate Coordinator.Credit course for supervised participation in a faculty research project. Offered only when a faculty member is willing and available to supervise. Consult the program website for additional information. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.
Prerequisite: 13 FCEs including IRE244H1/WDW244H1, IRE260H1/WDW260H1, two 300-level IRE/WDW Employment Relations half-credit courses and a minimum cgpa of 3.0. Approval of the Undergraduate Coordinator.The major legal structures which regulate the employment relationship in the public and private sectors: the common law of contract (master/servant law), legislation governing collective bargaining, the primary statutes (Employment Standards Act, Labour Relations Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and the Human Rights Code).
Prerequisite: IRE244H1/WDW244H1Advanced topics in Employment Relations offered in an international setting. The content may vary from year to year. Offered by the Professional & International Programs Office.
Prerequisite: 13 FCEs including IRE244H1/WDW244H1, IRE260H1/WDW260H1, two 300-level IRE/WDW half credits in Employment Relations/permission from the Professional & International Programs Office.An advanced seminar examining contemporary issues in the employment relations and human resources field. Topics vary from year to year, but the objective of the course is to discuss current issues and their economic, legal and social implications.
Prerequisite: IRE244H1/WDW244H1, IRE260H1/WDW260H1, two 300-level IRE/WDW Employment Relations half-credit coursesThis course examines the various elements of the consulting process and the interpersonal skills required to build trust, influence others, contract with clients, and establish and maintain strong working relationships. This seminar may include a compulsory learning format component using a service-learning placement with a community-based agency or organization. Consult the current timetable for details.
Prerequisite: IRE244H1/WDW244H1, IRE260H1/WDW260H1, two 300-level IRE/WDW Employment Relations half-credit coursesAn advanced seminar exploring significant developments in organizations, and the challenges and opportunities facing professionals in the employment relations field. Emphasis is placed on developing problem solving and critical thinking skills and examining theories and concepts of employment relations.
Prerequisite: IRE244H1/WDW244H1, IRE260H1/WDW260H1, two 300-level IRE/WDW Employment Relations half-credit coursesResolving conflicts constructively is a challenge faced by all organizations and most individuals. This course will cover fundamentals of the negotiation process and conflict resolution. This course will apply multiple cases and simulations providing students with several opportunities to build their skills.
Prerequisite: IRE244H1/WDW244H1, IRE260H1/WDW260H1Advanced topics vary from year to year, but the objective of the course is to explore theories, concepts and emerging issues in Employment Relations and their impact on internal and external environments.
Prerequisite: IRE244H1/WDW244H1, IRE260H1/WDW260H1, two 300-level IRE/WDW Employment Relations half-credit courses.Advanced topics vary from year to year, but the objective of the course is to explore theories, concepts and emerging issues in Employment Relations and their impact on internal and external environments.
Prerequisite: IRE244H1/WDW244H1, IRE260H1/WDW260H1, two 300-level IRE/WDW Employment Relations half-credit courses.