Learn & Connect
At HRMAM, we are committed to building the strategic capability and organizational impact of HR practitioners, and providing value to our members.
To further support the Continued Professional Development needs of our growing population of Certified Human Resources Professionals (CHRPs), and in recognition of the quality of some of the HR professional development programs offered throughout Manitoba, we are proud to introduce the HRMAM Accreditation Program. For more information about the program, click here.
Upcoming Courses:
Advanced Program in Management, Leadership & Strategy
by Asper School of Business - Executive Education
Date: January 26-30, 2015, March 8-13, 2015
CPD Hours: 70
For more information or to register, click here
The Balanced Scorecard - Advanced
by Asper School of Business - Executive Education
Date: February 24, 2015
CPD Hours: 7
For more information or to register, click here
Due Diligence and Liability in the Workplace
by Safety Services Manitoba
Date: March 18, 2015
CPD Hours: 8
For more information or to register, click here
Incident Investigations in the Workplace
by Safety Services Manitoba
Date: March 24 & 25, 2015
CPD Hours: 16
For more information or to register, click here
Ongoing Courses:
Managing Episodic Disabilities: An Introduction
by Canadian Working Group on HIV and Rehabilitation (CWGHR)
CPD Hours: 15
Managing Episodic Disabilities: Accommodation Best Practices
by Canadian Working Group on HIV and Rehabilitation (CWGHR)
CPD Hours: 15
Recruitment Training Series
by Purple Squirrel Talent Academy
CPD Hours: 20
Workplace Mental Health Leadership TM certificate program
by Morneau Shepell
CPD Hours: 11.5
Coaching Skills Workshop
by Center for Management & Organization Effectiveness (CMOE)
CPD Hours: 14
Applied Strategic Thinking
by Center for Management & Organization Effectiveness (CMOE)
CPD Hours: 10.5
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The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce and Modern Earth Web Design are presenting a new webinar series that will run live from 12:00 - 12:45pm every Wednesday.
Foreign Exchange
About 80% of business by Manitoba companies is across a border... you need to be prepared for that. Get a basic understanding of foreign exchange - the risks, the challenges and solutions.
Date: February 25, 2015
To register or learn more, click here
Group Benefits - A Primer
Whether your business is a one-person firm or more, there's a low-risk way to get the basics about group benefits. Join us and find answers to these questions: Where to start? What having benefits can do for you? How to design one? What employees want? How to be flexible in what you offer? Why some plans work in the long run, and some don't? How to ensure that your plans change as you change?
Date: March 4, 2015
To register or learn more, click here
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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
Date: May 6, 2015
Time: 7:30am - 4:30pm
Location: Canad Inns Destination Centre Club Regent Casino Hotel, 1415 Regent Ave W
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
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With our aging population many employers are finding themselves torn between their work responsibilities and a caregiving role. Additionally, new legislation has been passed recognizing the needs of caregivers and outlining their responsibility to support them in the workplace. Join us to discuss the issues around Employed Caregivers and learn about a new Educational Program for Manitoban Caregivers that can be delivered in your workplace.
Date: March 12, 2015
Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Courtyard Marriott, James Richardson International Airport
Cost: Members $95 + GST
Non-members $125 + GST
Registration Deadline: March 9, 2015
For more information or to register, click here
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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
Early Bird registration deadline: March 27, 2015
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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: March 10, 2015
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Victoria Inn, 3550 Victoria Avenue, Brandon
Registration deadline is March 6, 2015
To register, click here. Registration is required as seating is limited.
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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
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In Person
This course is designed to help participants consolidate the knowledge they already have and - more importantly - identify where they need to focus additional studying in order to be successful in completing the examination.
Dates: April 11 & 12, 2015
Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Location: Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park
Cost: Member: $400
Non-member: $460
Registration deadline: March 27, 2015
For more information or 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
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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
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Member Matters
HRMAM has received a limited number of complimentary tickets to the Wellness Expo at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg from February 20-22, 2015 compliments of Goodlife Corporate Wellness.
If you would like tickets, please reserve them by emailing hrmam@hrmam.org.
Reserved tickets must be picked up at the HRMAM office on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday (Feb 17-19) between 9am and 4pm.
Visit Goodlife Corporate Wellness at booth #65!
Click here for more information
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We are now accepting proposals for concurrent session presentations for the 2015 HRMAM HR & Leadership Conference, 'Involve and Evolve'. If you have solutions, experiences and stories to share with Manitoba's HR professionals consider becoming a presenter.
This year, applications will be submitted online. Click the link below to be redirected to the online submission form. Please take the time to read over the Presenter Proposal Guidelines prior to submitting your proposal. In this document you will find detailed information about the expectations, deadlines and selection process.
Deadline for submissions is March 2, 2015
Presenter Proposal Guidelines
Submit a Proposal Online
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HRmatters provides our readers with information on leading HR practices, professional trends and industry updates. To make this happen, we rely on submissions from our readers and those with specialized knowledge of the human resource industry.
We are currently seeking submissions for our Spring 2015 issue. The theme of this issue is, "The Business of HR". As we continue to promote the movement ofHR professionals from the back room to the boardroom table, strategies and success stories of HR departments becoming indispensable resources are encouraged. Please keep this in mind when considering your submission and attempt to relate your content to this theme.
Articles published in HRmatters are eligible for CHRP Continuing Professional Development hours.
Deadline for submissions is March 6, 2015
Click here for more information about submitting an article
Click here to review our Writers' Guidelines
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COMPANY |
HR Manager |
Manitoba Government and General Employee's Union (MGEU) |
Human Resources Generalist |
Farmers Edge |
Human Resource Advisor, Learning & Organizational Development |
Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba |
Employee Wellness Specialist |
University of Manitoba |
Human Resources Coordinator |
Winnipeg Airports Authority |
Gestionnaire des systèmes en ressources humaines |
Université de Saint-Boniface |
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