School of Community Government Courses

This three day workshop covers the theoretical and practical aspects of chlorination, the handling and use of chlorine and chlorine compounds, as well as the operation and maintenance of chlorination equipment. It is intended for operators working in a municipality who wish to upgrade their knowledge of chlorination and chlorinators. Emphasis is placed on gas chlorination.

Start Date: February 21, 2023
End Date: February 23, 2023
Registration Deadline: February 7, 2023
Type: Classroom Course
Location: 338 Calder Ave, Anna's Restaurant, Fort Smith, NT

Instruction involving practical sessions in making, marking, painting and maintenance of natural and artificial ice.

Course dates: To Be Determined

Registration Deadline:

Prerequisite: none

Course type: Classroom

Location: To Be Determined

This course will focus on ice facility operations and maintenance. Key topics include arena facility

maintenance program, arena facility custodial, ice resurfacer operations, ice resurfacer PM,

proper flooding techniques and effective and safe use of ice maintenance tools and equipment.

Start Date: December 14, 2022

Completion Date: December 15, 2022

Registration Deadline: December 9, 2022

Course Type: Instructor-Led Classroom

Location: Inuvik, Sundog Room MSRC - Classroom, and Arena MSRC

Instruction in advanced refrigeration theory, maintenance and trouble shooting facility operations, staff scheduling, safety and customer service.

Course dates: September 25-28, 2022
Registration Deadline: September 11, 2022
Prerequisite: Arenas Level I
Course type: Classroom
Location: Yellowknife

This three day workshop course will include instruction in advanced pool chemistry, specialty chemicals, hot water pools, waterborne diseases, pool volume calculations and risk management.

Start Date: March 29, 2023

Registration Deadline: March 15, 2023

Course Type: Classroom

Location: Inuvik, Midnight Sun Recreation Complex

“Working with Youth” is an hour-long presentation for recreation leaders and a discussion among recreation leaders from several communities. Our presenter, Natasha McCagg, is a Training and Development Coordinator with the School of Community Government. Natasha leads the group through the best reasons for and best practices to use when working with youth.

Course Start Date: Any time

Course Type: Online Self-directed

Location: Online

The Parks and Sport fields Level 2 is a two day course that will enable the participants to be involved with hands on and in class components.

Start Date: June 29, 2022
Registration Deadline: June 22, 2022
Type: Classroom Course
Location: Inuvik

This course provides instruction in play space/sports field planning, grass and turf maintenance and turf maintenance and outdoor equipment maintenance.

Start Date: June 27, 2022
Registration Deadline: June 22, 2022
Course Type: Classroom Course
Location: Inuvik

This course provides an excellent in-class and hands-on experience for those involved in seasonal and year-round swimming pool operations.

Start Date: March 27, 2023

Registration Deadline: March 13, 2023

Type: Classroom Course

Location: Inuvik, Midnight Sun Recreation Complex