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:
Incident Investigations in the Workplace
by Safety Services Manitoba
Date: April 14 & 15, 2015
CPD Hours: 16
For more information or to register, click here
Workplace Privacy: What Employers Need to Know
by Aikins Law
Date: April 23, 2015
CPD Hours: 3
For more information or to register, click here
Strategic Planning & Thinking
by Asper School of Business - Executive Education
Date: April 24, 2015
CPD Hours: 7
For more information or to register, click here
Advanced Program in Management, Leadership and Strategy
by Asper School of Business - Executive Education
Dates: Module 1 - May 4-8, 2015, Module 2 - June 8-12, 2015
CPD Hours: 70
For more information or to register, click here
Negotiation and Consensus Building
by Asper School of Business - Executive Education
Date: May 7, 2015
CPD Hours: 7
For more information or to register, click here
Click here for more course dates...
Ongoing Courses:
Understanding Episodic Disabilities
by Canadian Working Group on HIV and Rehabilitation (CWGHR)
CPD Hours: 15
Managing Episodic Disabilities: Accommodations 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.
How To Align Your Brand and Corporate Culture
The way people organize and communicate has changed more in the past 10 years than in the previous 100. It has revolutionized communication and marketing. One of the most significant changes has been the adoption of social media and the new imperative to understand how company culture evolves and what culture means (for good or bad) to a brand value and the ability to compete.
Date: April 8, 2015
Managing the Risks of Global Sourcing
Global sourcing offers many organizations the opportunity to reduce costs and increase their competitiveness. However, sourcing products from international suppliers also comes with its share of risks - issues with product quality, currency fluctuations and longer lead times. Failure to manage these risks effectively can lead to increased costs, unnecessary delays and increased liability.
Learn the basics of setting up an effective global sourcing capability within your organization.
Date: April 15, 2015
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Does your wellness program need some reviving? Are you looking to set one up, but don't know where to get started? Does the program you currently have in place not seem to be engaging your employees? Take this half day workshop and go back to your workplace with renewed enthusiasm for the health and wellness of your employees!
Date: May 28, 2015
Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Courtyard Marriott, James Richardson International Airport
Cost: Members - $95
Non-members - $125
To register or learn more, click here
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presented by Aikins Law and Westman Immigrant Services
Topics will include:
- Changes to rules for temporary workers, skilled immigrants and Manitoba provincial nominees over the past year
- Defining and identifying Culture, the Newcomer experience, cultural differences, adaptation and integration
- Cross-cultural communications and workplace relationships
Date: May 28, 2015
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Victoria Inn, 3550 Victoria Ave, Brandon
Cost: Members - $120
Non-members - $135
Registration Deadline: May 22, 2015
For more information or to register, click here
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HRMAM invites you and your team to participate in our 2015 Annual Golf Classic. Whether you're just beginning or well-established in the sport, take this opportunity to network with other HR professionals.
Date: June 18, 2015
Time: 11:00AM - 8:00PM
Location: Breezy Bend Country Club
Cost: Individuals - $145
Group of Four - $580
To register or learn more, 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
Click here to view Business Excellence Award Nominees
Click here to view Professional Excellence Award Nominees
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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
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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
- 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
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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
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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: 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
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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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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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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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Member Matters
If you are involved in employee hiring in your organization we ask that you take a few minutes to complete a short online survey to assist with a research project on the prevalence and effectiveness of using soil media (e.g. LinkedIn) for recruitment and screening. Participants will be entered in to win one of ten $100 MasterCard gift cards.
Investigator - Dr. Nicolas Roulin, Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, University of Manitoba
Click here to begin survey
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The WCB has been asked by the Government of Manitoba to seek community feedback on amending the Workers Compensation Act to provide presumptive coverage of PTSD. The WCB welcomes your input regarding the issues and questions posed in the Consultation Paper. This input will form the basis of a report that the WCB will provide to the Government of Manitoba at the conclusion of consultations in early May 2015.
Click here to read the Consultation Paper
Please email your input to consultations@wcb.mb.ca or mail to:
Corporate Secretary
Workers Compensation Board
333 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4W3
Deadline for submissions is May 1, 2015.
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The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) is now accepting applications for funding under the Research and Workplace Innovation Program for projects and knowledge transfer related to prevention of occupational injuries, diseases and return to work of injured or ill workers. A total of $1 million is available to fund qualified projects.
RWIP projects are funded under three (3) streams:
- Workpale Innovation
- Scientific Research
- Training and Education
Closing dates for applications:
Notice of Intent (for scientific research applications) - March 23, 2015
Scientific Research Applications - May 11, 2015
Workplace Innovation Applications - June 22, 2015
Training and Education Applications - June 22, 2015
Click here for more information
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The HRMAM office will be closed on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6 for Good Friday and Easter Monday.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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Save yourself and your candidates' time by posting salary ranges in your job postings. Read More Here
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Job Board
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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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