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HRMAM's Premiere Event

Designed to showcase outstanding Human Resource achievements in Manitoba, HRMAM's HR Excellence Awards honour employers and individuals who are leaders in diversity, development, impact and innovation. Eight Business Excellence Awards and five Professional Excellence Awards will be up for grabs this year and we look forward to celebrating the successes of all nominees with you. Don't miss out on your chance to celebrate with your colleagues at this year's HR Excellence Awards!

Is someone from your workplace up for nomination? Why not purchase a table of 8 or 10 to celebrate their accomplishments? Or even better, sponsor your corporate table to receive your company's name on the table, preferred table location, your company's name on our dinner slideshow and recognition in the event program.

Student ticket pricing available.                                                                                                   

Date: April 22, 2015
Time: 4:30 - 9:00pm
Location: The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre, 281 Donald Street, Winnipeg

Click here for more information or to register
 
Click here to view Business Excellence Award Nominees
 
Click here to view Professional Excellence Award Nominees 

 

Presenters
David Swayze, Meighen Haddad LLP, Brandon - Handling the 10%: The Pitfalls of Discipline and Discharge
Jamie Alyce Jurczak, Taylor McCaffrey LLP, Winnipeg - The Balancing Act: Workplace Safety Requirement, Human Rights and Discipline  

Date: April 13, 2015
Time: 9:00am - 3:30pm
Location: Victoria Inn, 3550 Victoria Ave, Brandon
Cost: Members - $120 + GST
           Non-members - $135 + GST

Registration Deadline: April 9, 2015

For more information or to register, click here


 
HRMAM's 2015 Legislative Review will be held on Wednesday, May 6th. This year's topics and presenters are:
  • Dave P. Negus, Labour and Employment Lawyer, Aikins Law - Overview of Human Resources Related Legislative Changes 
  • Heather Unger, Acting Manager of Investigations & Policy Development, Manitoba Human Rights Commission - Notable 2014 Human Rights Cases in Manitoba 
  • R. Reis Pagtakhan, Immigration Lawyer, Aikins Law - Immigration Law Updates
  • Shandra N. Czarnecki, Partner, Aikins Law - Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
  • Grant Mitchell, Q.C., Labour and Employment Lawyer, Taylor McCaffrey LLP - Review of Pertinent Labour Board and Arbitration Decisions
  • Jamie A. Jurczak, Labour and Employment Lawyer, Taylor McCaffrey LLP - Workplace Safety and Health Law
  • Jay Short, Manager, Special Investigations Unit, Manitoba Employment Standards - Employment Standards in 2015

Date: May 6, 2015
Time: 7:30am - 4:30pm
Location: Canad Inns Destination Centre Club Regent Casino Hotel, 1415 Regent Ave
Cost:  Early Bird member - $295
            Early Bird Non-member - $345

Early Bird Registration Deadline: April 3, 2015

For more information or to register, click here


 

Join the movement to Rethink Motivation at the 2015 QNET Conference, where you will experience inspiring keynotes, educational sessions, an engaging panel plenary, informative exhibits and the opportunity to connect with more than 300 leaders and managers.

Date: April 22, 2015
Location: Victoria Inn Hotel & Conference Centre
Cost: QNET Member Rate - $269      
Regular Rate - $309

For the Conference brochure, click here 

To register or learn more, click here

 
Centre For Labour-Management Development (Canada) Inc.
Options for Success Inc.
MANITOBA INSTITUTE OF TRADES AND TECHNOLOGY
CPHR

CHRP candidates must complete an Experience Assessment requirement to obtain their CHRP designation. 

The Experience Assessment requires CHRP candidates to demonstrate three or more years of professional experience in Human Resources within the past ten years. The Experience Assessments have been in effect since February 2013. The Validation of Professional Experience Committee will be offering an information session on how to effectively complete the Validation of Experience requirement and answer any questions you may have. This session would be worthwhile for any individual who is seeking or considering obtaining their CHRP designation. 

Date: April 7, 2015 
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm  
Location: St. Boniface Library
Registration deadline is April 6, 2015

To register, click here

Date: April 13, 2015 
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm  
Location: St. Boniface Library
Registration deadline is April 10, 2015 

To register, click here


 

The CHRP Validation of Professional Experience Assessment is a formal step in earning the CHRP designation that requires candidates to demonstrate three or more years of professional experience in Human Resources within the last ten years. 

To gain your CHRP designation through the assessment experience, CHRP candidates will be required to submit a completed application.  This application will need to be validated by your current employer.  In order to be eligible to submit an application you need to be a Candidate (someone who has passed the NKE) and have had your proof of degree verified.  

The next submission deadline is May 15. 

For more information on the Validation of Professional Experience Assessment, please click here


 
Date: June 6, 2015
Cost: $325 (must be a member of HRMAM)

Registration deadline: April 7, 2015

For more information about becoming a CHRP, click here 
To register, click here


 

Online

HRMAM has partnered with Captus Press Inc. to offer an online prep course for the NKE.  

Course includes:

  • 29 hours of multimedia instruction 
  • A diagnostic test to help you set up a study plan 
  • 4 complete practice exams 
  • A content expert available to answer all your questions and a discussion board 
Cost: $295 + GST

For more information or to register, click here

 
Manitoba START
Workers Compensation Board
Resolution Skills Centre
Member Matters
The HRMAM office will be closed on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6 for Good Friday and Easter Monday.  
 

HRMAM memberships expire on May 31, 2015. Renew early in order to prevent any interruptions to your membership. 

Renew your membership by April 30 and be entered in to win your 2015 HR & Leadership Conference registration for FREE! 

Already renewed your membership?
Complete the 2014-2015 membership survey to tell us about your experience as a member last year and be entered in to a separate draw to win your 2015 HR & Leadership Conference registration for FREE! Click here to begin survey 

Click here to renew 


 

The 2015 HRMAM HR & Leadership Conference will be held on October 27 & 28, 2015 at the RBC Convention Centre. 

Becoming a sponsor and/or exhibitor at this event is your opportunity to showcase your commitment to the Human Resources profession, to significantly increase your visibility to this key group of professionals and business leaders and to network and engage those who make a difference every day.

For more information on sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, click here  


 
In the news...

Caregiver Recognition Day is held on the first Tuesday of April each year. Take time this Tuesday to recognize your co-workers and employees who, in addition to fulfilling their duties in the workplace, act as caregivers to their loved ones.

Visit www.careaware.ca for more information and resources. 

 
Kelsey Orth, partner at CCPartners, outlines some common pitfalls and details what employers need to be aware of to remain compliant with Accommodation Law in regards to Family Status. Read more here
 
Does your professional development plan include mentoring, informal learning and improving your knowledge of your organization's finances? Find out where you should be focussing your learning plan. Read more here
 
Save yourself and your candidates' time by posting salary ranges in your job postings. Read More Here
 
Job Board

POSITION TITLE COMPANY
Human Resources Generalist Tundra Oil & Gas Limited
Payroll and Benefits Specialist Koch Fertilizer Canada, ULC
HR Business Partner MTS Inc.
Human Resources Administrator Canada Goose
Manager, Human Resources BSI Insurance

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