Management Training

CHF Canada is committed to management excellence. We provide training  and networking for co‑op managers through our workshops, Sharing Circles, handbooks, conferences, newsletters, website and online courses. We also actively promote quality property-management training, available through established training institutions and co-op associations.

• CHF Canada management training and networking:
  
  • Co-operative Management Conference
    This premier professional development opportunity for managers, and staff of housing co‑ops is held each year as part of CHF Canada’s Annual Meeting and Member Education Forum.
    

• • Sharing Circles 
    CHF Canada regularly offers an opportunity to virtually connect and exchange with other managers through our Sharing Circles. Each session has a topic and a presentation from an expert followed by a managers’ exchange. Check our events page for upcoming dates.

• • Introduction to co-operative housing management
    This two-day introductory course is designed for new managers or people preparing to work for a housing co-op. The course is offered every couple of years, please check our events page to see upcoming dates.
    

 

• Other management training:
  CHF Canada offers co-op specific training and resource materials for housing management. We actively promote quality property-management training, available through established training institutions and co-op associations.
  • Property management
    • Staff association training events
    • Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)
    • Real Estate Institute of Canada (REIC)
    • Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI)
    • Institute of Housing Management (IHM)

• • Co-operative studies
    • Management of Co-operatives – University of Winnipeg
    • BC Institute of Co-operative Studies – University of Victoria
    • Centre for the Study of Co-operatives – University of Saskatchewan
    • Coady International Institute – St. Francis Xavier University
    • Master of Management, Co-operative and Credit Unions – St. Mary’s University
    • Co-op Management Certificate Program – York University & Ontario Co-operative Association
    • The Sauder School of Management – University of British Columbia