We help organizations build capacity in the critical areas of procurement and contract management. Our courses, seminars and newsletters equip people with the knowledge, skills and strategies they need to:
- Achieve fair and open procurement processes
- Minimize legal risk
- Obtain top value for money
We train people at all levels of experience and responsibility, from contract administrators to senior executives.
National Base of Clients
Growing with our clients since 1991, we meet the needs of leading organizations across Canada that use procurement as a strategic business tool.
The Legal Edge: A Timely and Relevant Publication
Procurement and contract management specialists, in-house counsel, program managers and senior executives rely on our newsletter, The Legal Edge, to provide them with up-to-date information, written in a concise, straightforward style.
Dynamic, Multi-disciplinary Instructors
Our highly rated instructors combine their backgrounds in law, procurement and project management with engaging teaching styles. They integrate legal concepts with business practices, using case studies drawn from our work with organizations across the country.
Innovative Training Methods
We utilize the most innovative training methods and adult education principles in the design of each course. Participants benefit from the interaction found in traditional instructor-led classroom training and the convenience and accessibility of web-based offerings.
Proven Return on Training Dollars
We offer measurable and long lasting returns on investment to organizations:
- Achieving better contract results
- Avoiding costly litigation
- Building capacity and aiding in employee recruitment and retention
Integrity is a Core Value
We conduct our business relationships and human resources practices with integrity. In our courses and seminars, we stress the importance of:
- Preserving the integrity of the competitive bidding process
- Building better vendor relationships
- Avoiding protracted contract disputes.
Committed to Social and Environmental Causes
Our office is located in a charming heritage building in the heart of downtown Victoria. The convenient location enables most of our employees to walk or cycle to work, and we are within walking distance of many of our Victoria-based clients.
We support active, healthy living by providing a flexible work environment and supporting environmental and other social causes. We are actively working with our clients to capture lessons in environmentally responsible procurement to enhance our courses and online resources.
