The department of Labour and Trade Union Studies offers a multidisciplinary program which includes courses specific to the department and cross-credited courses with other units. The program leads to a four year Bachelor of Arts degree that may be taken as a single or combined specialization. A one year program is also available leading to a Certificate in Labour and Trade Union Studies. This is the only program of its kind in Northern Ontario. Please see the department link below for further details on programs and course descriptions.
Link to the department of Labour & Studies' web site
Skills developed:
- Knowledge of the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees
- Multidisciplinary familiarity with sociology, economics, and political science
- Excellent research skills
- Strong communication skills both written and oral
- Working knowledge of statistics
- Certificate in Labor and Trade Union Studies
- Managing and consulting skills
Areas of employment
Labor and Trade Union graduates generally qualify for employment in areas related to labour organization, government service, journalism, social work, law, teaching, administration, and more.
Sample Careers:
| Affirmative Action Coordinator |
Labor Organizer |
Arbitrator |
| Labor Relations Manager |
Business Administrator |
Lawyer |
| Compensation Manager |
Legislative Librarian |
Conciliator |
| Occupational Analyst |
Contract Specialist |
Personnel Consultant |
| Employee Benefits Manager |
Placement Manager |
Employee Relations Representative |
| Plant Operations Manager |
Employment Counselor |
Policy Analyst |
| Human Resources Administrator |
Researcher |
Industrial Relations Director |
| Safety Manager |
Journalist |
Underwriter |
*Some careers will require a Masters, PhD or further education
Who’s hiring in 2007
| AFL-CIO |
Chamber of Commerce |
Alberta Federation of Labour |
| Customs Service (Treasury) |
BC Carpenters Union |
Federal Trade Commission |
| BC Federation of Labour |
HROne |
BC Ferries & Marine Workers' Union |
| International Trade Commission |
Brainhunter |
Kelley & Swain Inc |
| Bureau of Labor Statistics |
Manitoba Federation of Labour |
Canadian Auto Workers (CAW - TCA) |
| McLeans Magazine |
Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) |
New Brunswick Federation of Labour |
| Canadian Merchant Service Guild |
Ontario Federation of Labour |
Canadian Teachers' Federation |
| Revenue Canada |
Canadian Union of Postal Workers |
Saskatchewan Federation of Labour |
| CDI Corporation |
UnionNet |
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Undergraduates qualify for employment in entry level positions in business, government, and the non profit sector.
Graduate studies are necessary for careers in law, ethics, and related areas.
A Ph.D. is generally required for teaching at the university or college level
Students should consider combining their degree with other disciplines to increase their marketability following graduation. Skills in computers, statistics, and business are especially valuable contributions to this degree.
For more information, contact: the Career and Employment Centre by telephone 673-6598 or by email CareerEmploymentCentre@laurentian.ca
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updated: August 2010