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Accommodation & Human Rights Management

Thanks to Northern’s one-year Accommodation & Human Rights Management certificate, you’ll be prepared to create a workplace that puts employee health and wellness first. You’ll develop and hone your leadership, advocacy, mediation, dispute resolution and change management skills.

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Accommodation & Human Rights Management

Program Outline 2026-2027

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Academic Year :

2026-2027

Credential :

Graduate Certificate

Program Delivery :

Full-Time

Duration

:

1 Year

Length :

2 Semesters

Program Code(s) :

B314 - Distance

DESCRIPTION

Thanks to Northern’s one-year Accommodation & Human Rights Management certificate, you’ll be prepared to create a workplace that puts employee health and wellness first. You’ll develop and hone your leadership, advocacy, mediation, dispute resolution and change management skills.

You’ll study the legal framework behind equity, human rights and health and safety standards. Inspired by Indigenous techniques - you’ll develop a holistic approach to everything from mental health and disability management to return-to-work policies and workplace redesign.

It’s the ideal springboard for further studies, or a career within a non-profit, First Nations or other government organization. And it all wraps up with either a working-world placement or a compelling case study of your own.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Advocacy, Alternate Dispute Resolution, Critical thinking and Change Management skills in particular, are areas identified as being in strong demand. Graduates will have a unique opportunity to blend their background with the leadership and management outcomes AHRM.

Upon graduation, student may find themselves working in one of these fields with Federal, Provincial, Local, Regional, First Nations, or Non-Profit organizations:

  • Accommodation Specialist
  • Manager of Employment Programs
  • Accommodation Equipment Consultant
  • Return to Work Advisor
  • Disability Management Advisor
  • Health/HR Policy Coordinator
  • Employed by government agencies, hospitals, and professional associations

VOCATIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES

  1. Adhere to organizational, legal, ethical and occupational health and safety policies and procedures that impact accommodation services delivery.
  2. Coordinate the planning, implementation, management and evaluation of return to work and accommodation initiatives.
  3. Promote and implement accessible and responsive programs and services which recognize the diverse needs and experiences of individuals, groups, families and communities.

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Accommodation & Human Rights Management

Program Outline 2026-2027

  1. Develop human resources, human relations, organizational culture, community and union relations by applying leadership and management skills.
  2. Formulate approaches to work collaboratively with community advocacy groups.
  3. Develop and implement strategies to negotiate return to work and work accommodation between employees, their families, employers, unions, medical practitioners, and insurance representatives.
  4. Formulate a culturally competent approach to accommodation which meets the needs of clients, employers and families.
  5. Compare Indigenous and Canadian perceptions of inclusion and diversity in order to interact more effectively with members of different cultures.
  6. Use leadership, teamwork, conflict resolution, and relationship management skills to contribute effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
  7. Use knowledge of human rights, employment standards, and principles of inclusivity to contribute to positive outcomes for clients.
  8. Contribute to the strategic decision-making of an organization by applying basic strategic analysis, financial and human resources management concepts.

PROGRAM COURSES

The following reflects the planned course sequence for full-time offerings of the program. Programs at Northern College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities.

| Semester 1 | Semester 1 | Hours | |

Source: https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/Accommodation-and-Human-Rights-Management-2026.pdf