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OUR MISSION
To provide challenging and innovative educational programs to advance the skills and expertise of organizational leaders through training and practitioner-focused research, enabling them to contribute to the success of their organizations.
OUR VISION
To “Build Better Leaders” through premium professional development across Canada.
OUR VALUES
To aspire to be a thriving, equitable and inclusive professional development Centre, committed to continuous development of our training options to meet the ever-changing needs of individuals and organizations.
Who We Are
Queen’s University Industrial Relations Centre (IRC) is a leading provider of premium professional development programs in labour relations, human resources and organization development. IRC programs are designed for busy practitioners, delivered by subject matter experts, and grounded in adult learning principles.
As a result of continuous practitioner-focused research and more than 80 years of experience, we have identified the core competencies every organization development, human resources, and labour relations practitioner needs to be successful. Each of our programs focuses on one of these essential skills.
Our History
Queen’s University introduced the study of Industrial Relations on October 12, 1937, when the University formed the Industrial Relations Section. It was the first department of its kind in the country, a true pioneer. In the ensuing years, Queen’s professors, researchers, students and staff contributed more to the understanding and development of industrial relations in Canada than any other institution.
In 1960, the Queen’s Industrial Relations Section was renamed the Industrial Relations Centre (IRC). The IRC went on to spur the creation of the School of Industrial Relations, and two academic programs, a Master of Industrial Relations (MIR) and a Professional Master of Industrial Relations (PMIR).
Through the years, the IRC has helped shape public policy through its research and publications program, which informed debate on key issues and surveyed developments and trends in the Industrial Relations field. The IRC has a long history of presenting well-respected and well-attended programs and conferences on labour relations and human resources management.
Why Choose Queen's IRC?
- Open-enrollment programs across Canada
- Customized training programs to address your organization’s specific needs
- An experiential learning environment that is grounded in adult education principles
- Tools, strategies, and networking opportunities
- Practitioner-focused research delivered to your inbox monthly
