The WCB of Nova Scotia was preparing to support workers and employers when legislation that allows coverage of gradual onset psychological injury came into effect on September 1, 2024. Internal Appeals wanted to improve the experience of our customers by offering an opportunity to resolve appeals with an inquiry-model hearing. We contacted FOAJ to request a customized Effective Hearings course that would need to be completed in a short turnaround time.
Sherilyn Danis responded right away, and once we had all the approvals in place, she arranged a discovery meeting with us and Carol Zukiwski, who we learned had a wealth of experience. The FOAJ accommodated dates in mid-August so we could be prepared for the first appeal to come our way. Sherilyn was extremely patient working with our project team to finalize details, and when the training dates came around, Carol adjusted her schedule to make it easy for us on the East Coast. My team were in awe of her knowledge and experience, and she encouraged their questions. The advice provided as we headed into this, along with course materials and practice during the course, was invaluable to us.
FOAJ was very responsive to our needs and had the expertise we needed to accomplish this feat in a narrow window of time. I would not hesitate to recommend FOAJ for their tribunal training, but also if you need a customized element. We are very satisfied with our experience with FOAJ throughout. Sherilyn Danis, Carol Zukiwski, and Cordené Gerlat were outstanding to work with!
Tammy Gamble, Manager Internal Appeals
WCB Nova Scotia
Through the CTAJ™ program, the New Brunswick Real Estate Association has been able to implement cutting edge process amendments that respect recent changes in Administrative Justice. This has allowed the Association to better align with similar professional regulators within the province such as Lawyers and Medical professionals and has led others to seek additional training for process administrators through the Foundations of Administrative Justice. Through the CTAJ™ Program, Administrators of the New Brunswick Real Estate Association have been able to implement higher standards of decision-writing that have saved both time resources and costs in the decision-writing process. Association decision-makers have also begun to undertake training with the Foundation that have resulted in wholesome decisions, leading to public confidence in their decision-making abilities.
M.G. McLean, CTAJ™
New Brunswick Real Estate Association
Among the many courses I’ve taken through the Foundation of Administrative Justice, I’ve found each of them to be valuable. These include Principles of Administrative Justice, Interpreting Legislation, Evidence, and Plain Language.
In the dynamic field of administrative law, continuous education stands out as a cornerstone of professional growth and development. My goal is to keep learning more about administrative law and keep up with any changes in the legal landscape through continuing education. FOAJ has been an instrumental partner in this endeavor, offering insightful webinars that contribute to my ongoing education.
Saul Schachter, CTAJ™
Advocate, Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety
Tribunal Administrative Justice Bursary Recipient
My long-term association with the Foundation of Administrative Justice began as I successfully completed expert courses and achieved the requirements for two certificates: Tribunal Member and Case Management. As a director of the FOAJ Board (2007-13) understood the strength of the instructors and the quality of the course materials.
Martha Miller
I highly recommend FOAJ certification for all individuals participating in tribunals and administrative proceedings. It provides an in-depth understanding of administrative law and the necessary skills to be successful. The courses are led by excellent and knowledgeable instructors with high quality content. I also recommend FOAJ certification for the roles of Investigators and Case Presenters. The world of administrative law is unique and regardless of your background, FOAJ courses provide a comprehensive blueprint on how to be successful in those roles. The courses are especially beneficial if you are transitioning from a background in criminal investigation/law to an administrative position, as there are differences between those environments. Overall, I have been extremely satisfied with my education from the FOAJ and appreciate the flexibility of delivery, the networking opportunities the courses provide, and the friendly FOAJ staff that help make it all happen!
James Porter, CFE, Real Estate Council of Alberta
Our tribunal members and legal staff took the online decision-making course as group training. We all met in a boardroom and took the training together, which allowed us to apply the decision-making course to our tribunal and promoted discussion about our practices and ways to improve. As an added benefit, taking decision-making in the eLearning format allowed us to minimize travel costs.
Christine M. Bernard, Financial and Consumer Services Tribunal
I would like to commend the Foundation on the E-Course, I found it very well structured, user friendly, and functional. As well, the instructor was excellent due to her ability to explain and demonstrate the concepts of the course materials and her depth of knowledge and perspective. The course materials aligned well with the video presentation. Although I would have enjoyed the in-person training as much or more (the benefits being interaction with the instructor and participants), as I am based in Lethbridge, the option to take this course online allowed for timely training that is relevant for my work.
Jennifer N
Since becoming a Platinum member in 2016, 48 employees have registered for the Certificate program. Participating in the FOAJ programs helped our organization deliver our services in a manner that is meeting stakeholder expectations. It is truly helping us achieve our Vision, Mission and Values. [read more]
Workers’ Safety & Compensation Commission NWT and Nunavut
We are excited for you as you celebrate your 20th anniversary of offering essential education in understanding, making and communicating administrative decisions in a regulatory environment…FOAJ education has brought clarity to our decisions appearing before an appeals tribunal, resulting in higher confirmed rates. [read more]
WorkSafeNB
We have been able to create a standardized, transparent process for staff and stakeholders… [a]s a result, we’ve reduced our decisions from approximately 30 pages down to 10 or under. Through the implementation of much of our training, we’ve been able to reduce hearing to decision release time from a high of 272 days in 2012 to 45 days in 2018. [read more]
Saskatchewan Municipal Board