Expression of Interest — Board of Directors

We invite members to submit their Expressions of Interest, to serve on the CPHR Saskatchewan Board of Directors. This is a two-year term from September 2021-2023. Given Board Succession, the Governance and Human Resources Committee is seeking specific interest from those with legal and accounting expertise to fill two of the potential five Director positions.

Interested members should submit their Expression of Interest, complete with a cover letter stating reasons why you should be considered, and how you meet the expectations and criteria detailed within CPHR Saskatchewan Director duties. 

The Governance and Human Resources Committee will be preparing and recommending a slate of candidates to be presented to the membership by Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021 for ratification at the Virtual AGM on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. For more information on procedures for election, see Article 9 - Administrative Bylaws.

Expression of Interest/Nominations are to be submitted by Monday, June 14, 2021. If you wish to indicate interest or suggest the name of another member for consideration, please contact Nicole Norton Scott, CEO/Registrar, at nnortonscott@cphrsk.ca.
 

CPHR Saskatchewan Directors' Duties

Mission

CPHR Saskatchewan shapes the evolution of the human resources profession to serve the public interest and our members by building credibility, creating collaborative partnerships with stakeholders, establishing standards for the profession and supporting professional learning and development.

The focus for the CPHR Saskatchewan Board is to foster public confidence in the HR profession by acting in the public interest and promoting professional excellence.

Board Director Expectations

• Proactively act as ambassadors for the association and the profession within the HR and broader business community.
• Lead the evolution of people practices that have a significant impact on organizations.
• Define what constitutes value for our provincial association, the public, and our members and ensure value is delivered.
• Demonstrate interest in the process of self-regulation, elevating the HR profession, and protection of the public interest.
• Ensure that effective internal systems are in place to support and achieve the association's strategic objectives.
• Prepare for and actively participate in Board and Committee meetings.

Criteria

• Have an understanding of the association and be a leader in the human resources profession or student HR association.
• Established in both the business and/or HR communities with a proven track record of contribution.
• Demonstrate leadership and commitment to high ethical standards.
• Ability to contribute to a strategic board and build relationships with key external stakeholders.
• An understanding of and experience working on a governance board would be as asset.
• Legislative and governmental process understanding would be an asset.
• Ability to devote the necessary time and commitment to the association.
• Preference for the CPHR designation.

 Sincerely,
 
 
 
Tamara Therrien, MBA, CPHR
Chair, CPHR Saskatchewan