Course Summary

Effective Leadership Skills for Lead Hands is a two-day course designed to address the wide range of supervisory functions and performance-based processes faced by Lead Hands overseeing utility work crews. Participants work through realistic, industry-based scenarios that reflect everyday challenges in the field.

This course is well suited for current Lead Hands and those being considered for the role, providing practical tools to strengthen leadership skills, accountability, and day-to-day supervision.

• Format: In-person, two-day course
• Course Fee: $2,350 + HST
• Early Bird: $2,250 + HST
• Includes: Materials, breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks

Participants will be presented with the skills, best practices, and knowledge required to manage workplace responsibilities and define supervisory accountabilities using proven strategies and work-related examples.

• Explain the fundamentals of supervisory levels and roles within the organization
• Define employees, team structures, and strategies for motivating staff
• Discuss the benefits and channels of effective communication within the organization
• Describe utility processes related to performance expectations and accountability for Lead Hands, supervisors, managers, and teams
• Identify key components of Tailboard Talk Sheets, site and hazard assessments, and health and safety systems supporting due diligence
• Interpret and apply skills required to work effectively within a Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Recognize the importance of time and stress management techniques
• Construct effective job and business models to support short-term and long-term goals, including projects

This course is of great benefit to current Lead Hands and individuals being considered for the role.

It is also well suited for participants working in positions where specific duties and accountabilities require the supervision of staff.

Course Date: February 5-6, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – approximately 4:30 PM each day
Breakfast: Complimentary breakfast available daily starting at 7:30 AM (voucher available upon arrival)

Early Bird pricing is available up to four (4) weeks prior to the session date.

Cancellations received in writing ten (10) working days prior to the course date will receive a full refund, less a 20% service fee (plus 13% HST). No refunds will be issued after this period.

Substitution of registrants from the same company may be made up to the course date.

The MEARIE Group reserves the right to postpone or cancel any course due to low enrollment. In such cases, participants will receive a full refund or may transfer their registration to a future session.

Coordinator:
MEARIE Training Department
training@mearie.ca

Location:
Novotel Vaughan
200 Bass Pro Mills
Vaughan, ON L4K 0B9

Parking at the Novotel Vaughan is complimentary. Accommodation is the responsibility of the individual registrant and is not included in the course fee.

To book accommodations, contact Novotel Vaughan directly at 905-660-0212 or email reservations@novotelvaughan.com. Please mention you are attending a MEARIE training session to receive The MEARIE Group preferred corporate rate.