HR Connect Lunch Series
February 9 and October 19, 2026
Online Monday, Noon - 1 p.m. PST
Registration is now open
Complimentary Peer Learning Opportunities and Exposure to Experienced HR practitioners
Are you a local government Human Resources (HR) practitioner or have HR duties as part of your role, who wants more peer learning opportunities and exposure to experienced HR knowledge holders? Would you appreciate a safe space to get advice about the challenges you face in your increasingly complex role while building meaningful connections and mentorship, without travelling or a significant time commitment? Join your colleagues for the complimentary LGMA-hosted lunch hour virtual discussions inspired and facilitated by HR knowledge holders.
The HR Advisory Committee, with the support of the LGMA, has identified this exciting new opportunity to connect with your peers and engage in collaborative learning and problem-solving. HR practitioners are faced with an increasingly complex environment within which they must perform various roles and would benefit from a virtually accessible peer discussion to share resources, discuss gaps, support one another, and problem solve to increase the capacity of local government HR practitioners in BC.
Submit your suggested discussion topics, questions, or challenging scenarios in advance on the HR Lunch Connect Series Form or by emailing Teressa Johnson, Program Manager, LGMA, at tjohnson@lgma.ca with the subject line: HR Connect Lunch Series Topics.
Complimentary registration is online for all sessions. Attend one or all with one registration. Please review the brochure. Registration will close 5 business days prior to the scheduled lunch series date. Online registration is complimentary. Attend one or all sessions with one registration.
Format: The virtual series will be offered on the following Mondays from 12 – 1 p.m. Be sure to hold the 2026 dates in your calendars:
· February 9, 2026
· October 19, 2026
Registration: Registration will close 5 business days before the scheduled lunch series date. Online registration is complimentary. Attend one or both sessions with one registration. You will receive an email reminder closer to the date of the session with the Zoom link and any additional information.
Registration Disclaimer: The HR Connect Lunch Series and HR Discussion Forum are restricted to individuals who work in local government and have HR duties as part of their portfolio.
HR Discussion Forum
We’re proud to collaborate with local government serving partners to meet the evolving needs of the sector. Civic Info BC's HR Discussion Forum builds on the connections formed through the HR Connect Lunch series, offering an additional space for knowledge sharing. Whether you’re curious about how other HR practitioners have approached similar initiatives or facing a complex challenge you’d like to explore with peers, this Forum is designed for you. Sign up today to enhance your peer learning experience and connect, share insights, and gain practical solutions from colleagues who truly understand your role. Find instructions on how to sign up on the LGMA website.
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