The role of a Designated Employer Representative (DER) or Program Administrator can be challenging, especially considering the complex provincial and federal legislative responsibilities inherent within a workplace Fit for Duty / Drug and Alcohol program.

This 4.5-hour course will help prepare both new and experienced DERs and Program Administrators to effectively manage a workplace Fit for Duty program in a way that considers cost, liability, compliance, and health and safety. Participants will benefit from a review of current concepts and case studies, testing equipment demonstrations, and receipt of materials to support the implementation of a Fit for Duty program upon return to their workplace.

Program Outline

Testing
  • Drug & alcohol testing methodologies
  • Advantages & limitations of each option
  • Test scheduling process
  • Result management
Policy
  • Program components and policy recommendations
  • Legislated & industry standard considerations
  • Tips to reduce program costs, limit corporate liability, ensure compliance, and promote worker health and safety
  • Accommodation & return to duty

Upcoming Workplace Health and Safety Training

Friday
January 23, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:30 pm

DER - Training

Developing and Implementing your Fit for Duty Policy & Program (DER Training)

Virtual (Teams)

Friday

January 23, 2026

12:00 pm - 4:30 pm

DER - Training

Developing and Implementing your Fit for Duty Policy & Program (DER Training)

Virtual (Teams)

Thursday
March 19, 2026
8:00 am - 12:30 pm

DER - Training

Developing and Implementing your Fit for Duty Policy & Program (DER Training)

Virtual (Teams)

Thursday

March 19, 2026

8:00 am - 12:30 pm

DER - Training

Developing and Implementing your Fit for Duty Policy & Program (DER Training)

Virtual (Teams)

Tuesday
May 12, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:30 pm

DER - Training

Developing and Implementing your Fit for Duty Policy & Program (DER Training)

Virtual (Teams)

Tuesday

May 12, 2026

12:00 pm - 4:30 pm

DER - Training

Developing and Implementing your Fit for Duty Policy & Program (DER Training)

Virtual (Teams)

Wednesday
July 15, 2026
8:00 am - 12:30 pm

DER - Training

Developing and Implementing your Fit for Duty Policy & Program (DER Training)

Virtual (Teams)

Wednesday

July 15, 2026

8:00 am - 12:30 pm

DER - Training

Developing and Implementing your Fit for Duty Policy & Program (DER Training)

Virtual (Teams)

Monday
September 21, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:30 pm

DER - Training

Developing and Implementing your Fit for Duty Policy & Program (DER Training)

Virtual (Teams)

Monday

September 21, 2026

12:00 pm - 4:30 pm

DER - Training

Developing and Implementing your Fit for Duty Policy & Program (DER Training)

Virtual (Teams)

Tuesday
November 17, 2026
8:00 am - 12:30 pm

DER - Training

Developing and Implementing your Fit for Duty Policy & Program (DER Training)

Virtual (Teams)

Tuesday

November 17, 2026

8:00 am - 12:30 pm

DER - Training

Developing and Implementing your Fit for Duty Policy & Program (DER Training)

Virtual (Teams)