Good Roads General Registration Form
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Advanced Contract Law
Holiday Inn, 590 Argus Rd, Oakville, ON L6J 3J38:00 am - 4:30 pm
Advanced Contract Law
Workshop Objectives
Discuss administrative issues pertaining to the performance of a contract and variation of a contract. The goal is to equip you with the skills needed to make sound decisions based upon the express and implied terms set out in the contract. Attention will also be given to ethical issues involving contract administration, risk analysis, being called to court as a witness, and other relevant issues related to contract administration.
Recommendation: You should be familiar with requests for tenders and construction contracts.
Workshop Content
• Review of basic contract law principles and terms
• The tendering process
• Liquidated damages and penalties
• Contract performance and variations
• Ethical considerations and relationships
• Being called as a witness
Who Should Attend
Employees with over 5 years’ experience administering municipal contracts or those who have taken the Introduction to Contract Law workshop.
Accreditation
This workshop is recognized by:
- This course may be used as credit for technical specialist programs only. Point Value = 5
- The Engineering Institute of Canada awards 7 Professional Development Hours to this workshop.
Format
Through lectures, class discussion and small group exercises, participants will undertake an in-depth examination of tenders, construction contract issues, and leading case law relating to construction matters. Best practices when preparing a request for tender and considering bids will be thoroughly scrutinized, along with the relationship between the municipality and contractors and the need for accurate and timely documentation of facts.
Accommodation Details
Holiday Inn Oakville Centre
590 Argus Road, Oakville ON L6J 3J3
Rate per night @ $149.00 plus applicable taxes
- Complimentary parking and Wi-Fi
Reservations can be made by:
- online booking link => Ontario Good Roads
- calling the hotel directly at 905-842-5000,
- calling the main reservations line at 1-855-914-9607,
- emailing reservations@hioakville.com,
- on-line at www.hioakville.com – your group code is GRO
Friendly reminder the cut-off date to book and get the discounted rate is Oct. 14th, 2024.
Schelley Hiebert is a mediator and trainer in private practice. She holds a B.A. from the University of Waterloo, an M.A. from Central Michigan University, mediation certificate from the University of Windsor School of Law, Osgoode Hall Law School and has attended other specialized training in mediation and arbitration. She was among the first mediators selected to be a Roster Mediator with the Ontario Mandatory Mediation Program.
Schelley has been practicing mediation for many years and brings a wealth of knowledge to the resolution process. Her experience includes, but is not limited to, conflicts involving employment, contacts, family matters, disability issues, personal injury, educational matters, non-profit organizations, church and ecumenical partnerships, fire damage, transportation and shipping.
Schelley’s active profile also encompasses professional skill development courses, seminars, workshops and conflict resolution design systems for organizations.
Location
Holiday Inn, 590 Argus Rd, Oakville, ON L6J 3J3
Time
November 13, 20248:00 am - 4:30 pm
