Good luck to those writing the NKE on Oct. 28 and 29!

CPHR Saskatchewan is seeking member volunteers for the Professional Development Committee. The Professional Development Committee’s overarching purpose is to identify and evaluate topics and presenters for CPHR Saskatchewan’s learning and development events. This committee seeks to provide comprehensive and valuable professional development opportunities aligned to the CPHR Competency Framework and Knowledge Areas. Members are required to be members in good standing in the association and possess the CPHR designation. The committee meets two to four times per year with regular interaction via email and/or teleconferences. In-person meetings, if required, are held at a central location to accommodate members in the northern and southern parts of the province.

If you are interested in actively participating on this committee, please provide a letter highlighting your
reason of interest and qualifications for serving on the committee to jlamontagne@cphrsk.ca by
Friday, Oct. 23, 2020.

(Centennial Auditorium & Convention Centre Corporation)

The TCU Place Board of Directors directs the operations of TCU Place in a manner that ensures proper maintenance of the facility, provides premiere services for the performing arts and provides a full range of services for meetings and conventions. 

Consideration for service on this board includes expertise in the following areas:

• Human Resources
• Legal

The board meets monthly on the last Thursday at 12 p.m. There are no meetings in July, August or December. There is no remuneration paid to board members. 

Interested applicants are asked to submit an application and resumé with two letters of reference by no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, using the Committee Application Form found online at saskatoon.ca/boards. All applications will be kept on file and reviewed throughout the year should further vacancies occur.

Note: Upon applying to this board, your application/resumé/reference letters may be shared with current board members as part of the review process.

Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 306-975-3240 if you have any questions regarding the application process.

Applications to participate in the Mentorship Program as a mentor or protégé are available online from Sept. 14 until Oct. 30. The Mentorship Program runs annually from January to December. Applicants will be notified of partnership matches in November. Click here for more information. 

Visit the Learning Calendar to register for a new webinar series hosted by headversity, in partnership with CPHR Saskatchewan. Reduced rates to register for the series (four webinars) will be offered until Nov. 1, after which date webinar registrations can be purchased separately.   Webinars will be recorded and made available to paid registrants following the event.

To view all professional development opportunities, including webinars, partnership events and accredited events, visit the Learning Calendar.

* Registration discounts are a CPHR Saskatchewan member benefit. Discount codes are for the sole use of CPHR Saskatchewan members and are not to be shared. 

* If you register for an event, including a free event, and cannot attend, it is your responsbility to contact the event host to cancel and make your "seat" available for another attendee.  

* Registration and attendance at virtual events is required to claim CPD hours. 

FREE Webinar - Using HR Technology to Mitigate Risk and Increase Accountability
Oct. 27, 2020 
DISCOUNT Code: SK-FREE20
Register Here

CPHR SK / headversity 4-PART WEBINAR SERIES - Reduced Rate
Nov. 3 - Webinar 1 - The Future of Workplace Mental Health
Nov. 10 - Webinar 2 - How to Build Psychological Skills on the HR Frontline
Nov. 17 - Webinar 3 - Compassion Fatigue in HR
Nov. 25 - Webinar 4 - Building a Culture of Inclusion and Empowerment
Register Here

CPHR SK / headversity 4-PART WEBINAR SERIES - Webinar 1
The Future of Workplace Mental Health
Nov. 3, 2020 
Register Here

CPHR SK / headversity 4-PART WEBINAR SERIES - Webinar 2
How to Build Psychological Skills on the HR Frontline
Nov. 10, 2020 
Register Here

CPHR SK / headversity 4-PART WEBINAR SERIES - Webinar 3
Compassion Fatigue in HR
Nov. 17, 2020 
Register Here

FREE Webinar - The Art of Hiring and Beyond
Nov. 19, 2020 
DISCOUNT Code: SK-FREE20
Register Here

CPHR SK / headversity 4-PART WEBINAR SERIES - Webinar 4
Building a Culture of Inclusion and Empowerment
Nov. 25, 2020 
Register Here

FREE Employment Standards Webinars - Register Here

FREE WorkSafe Saskatchewan Online Learning - Register Here

The CPHR Saskatchewan Accreditation Program supports the continued professional development needs of our growing number of CPHRs by recognizing quality HR-focused professional development programs.

Click here to view a list of our accredited partners and their professional development events.

The end of 2020 is just around the corner — a reminder for all CPHRs:

• Annual CPD for 2020 (January 1-December 31, 2020) must be entered by January 15, 2021 to avoid a late fee of $50.00.
• There is a minimum requirement of 10 CPD hours annually and a minimum of 60 CPD hours during a 3 year rolling period.  Keep in mind that 10 CPD hours per year is not going to get the required 60 CPD hours in the 3 year rolling calendar. 
• There is no final "submit" button to hit once you are done entering all your hours for the year. 
• Complete the declaration once you are done entering hours for the year. This can be found in the menu (the   symbol) to the left of your name, or on the Dashboard under "Enter Hours".
• For some of you, this is your second year of the 3 year rolling calendar and entering CPD hours online.
• For those that received the designation in 2019, this will be your first time entering, and for those that received the designation in 2020, you do not need to submit CPD until 2021.  
• In the event you are audited, keep track of the documentation to verify the hours entered into the Online Reporting System. 
• On the Dashboard, only your last 4 entries will show. To view all entries, click on "View Full History". If you are running reports for certain time periods, remember to adjust the start and end dates accordingly. 

Information regarding the CPD requirements, the online reporting system and the webinar recording can be found here.

Information regarding leave of absence can be found here.  

Monthly email reminders will be sent to CPHRs regarding 2020 CPD hours. If you are not receiving them, please check your profile on our website to ensure we have the correct email address.  If you have entered your hours and completed the declaration for 2020, please disregard this message.

After reviewing all the information, if you have questions, please contact Holly Guran, Professional Standards Manager at hguran@cphrsk.ca. 

CPHR Saskatchewan is excited to announce new national requirements to the Validation of Experience (VOE) Assessment effective June 30, 2020.

CPHR candidates will be required to have human resources experience at the Foundational and Applied levels, and demonstrate proficiency and competency at the Applied HR level in 12 of the 44 competencies within the nine Knowledge Areas and three of the five Enabling Competencies. 

For complete details on the experience requirement, please visit the website and review the Validation of Experience Handbook. A webinar is also available that highlights the requirements and how to complete the VOE application. To view, click here.

The next VOE intake deadline is Dec. 31, 2020.  The complete application package must be submitted by that date.  If the application is incomplete, it will be returned.  It is recommended to submit by December 14th so your application can be reviewed in advance.  This gives you time to provide any missing information prior to the deadline.  

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Government of Saskatchewan

October has been proclaimed Disability Employment Awareness Month by the Government of Saskatchewan. The month will help raise awareness on the importance of our workforce being inclusive, and ensuring individuals with disabilities are being given the same opportunities as all residents in the province. The month is a time to celebrate the many and varied contributions of workers with disabilities.

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In light of the COVID-19 outbreak in Canada, CPHR Saskatchewan is providing the following resources as information only. These resources are not endorsements and are provided for your information and use as you see fit.

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*Past news articles featured can be found on the CPHR SK website here.