MLA/T Education Day
MLPAO’s First MLA/T Education Day, Sponsored by BD.
An exciting opportunity for MLA/Ts to lead, grow, and connect. A gamechanger for MLA/Ts ready to make an impact.
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Leadership Empowerment: Sessions to help MLA/Ts grow into influential roles.
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Peer Stories: Success stories from MLA/T leaders across Ontario.
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Career Growth: An inside look at Humber’s new MLT program.
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Networking: Connect and collaborate with fellow changemakers.
Time
8:00 – 8:45 a.m.
8:45 – 9:00 a.m.
Session
Registration & Continental Breakfast
Welcome
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Session: Building Resiliencey & Agility Using Emotional Inteligence
Angela Payne, Co-Founder, Coach and Facilitation, LEEDHR
Charles Fortier, Co-Founder, Coach and Facilitation, LEEDHR
In today’s fast-changing world, the ability to navigate uncertainty, adapt to new challenges, and stay composed under pressure is essential for success. Emotional intelligence (EQ) is a key power skill that helps professionals build resilience and embrace change. This interactive workshop will introduce the fundamentals of EQ and explore how Stress Management—and its key components: Stress Tolerance, Optimism, and Flexibility—supports resilience and enhances our ability to pivot effectively in a changing world. Through engaging discussions and activities, participants will:
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Define emotional intelligence and understand its impact at work through real-life examples
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Explore the emotions associated with change and how they influence adaptability
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Discover how optimism helps reframe unhelpful thoughts into a more productive, growth-oriented mindset
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Assess their own stress levels and recognize how stress affects performance and decision-making
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Develop practical strategies to strengthen resilience and adapt more effectively in times of change
11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Energy Break
11:30 – 12:30 p.m.
How to Stand Out
Kathleen Morency, Director of HR at BD Canada
Rodrigo Ramos - HR Partner at BD Canada
This interactive workshop will focus on how MLA/Ts can stand out against other candidates. Learn tips and tricks to build your skills and confidence in interviews and how to build a resume that will get results.
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Humber Polytechic - Leading the Way to MLT
Join our group of expert panelists from Humber Polytechnic including faculty and students to learn more about Humber’s innovative new MLT program. As the Humber MLT program welcomes its first cohort in September 2025, learn about the program, its innovative structure, and how MLA/Ts can ladder to become MLTs.
2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Energy Break
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Success Stories - Sharing Opportunities and Journeys
Tijan Jallow, MLA/T, Operations Lead, Unity Health
Harleen Saini, MLA/T, Point of Care Testing, UHN
Geetthan Vairamuthu, MHA, Quality & Service Specialist – Pre/Post Analytical Services, UHN
Our panel of MLA/Ts will share their experiences and their journeys in getting to the unique positions and roles that each of them hold today. Learn about the steps they took, the lessons they learned, and their pursuit of continuous learning and growth. Bring your questions as the panel will been keen to answer questions about their journeys.