CPHR Saskatchewan: Weekly Newsletter
Association News
On behalf of the CPHR Saskatchewan Board of Directors and Staff, thank you to everyone who attended the Leadership Virtual Summit on March 29. We hope everyone enjoyed this inspiring and informative event! Congratulations to the grand prize draw recipient: Kelley Elliott.
Congratulations Christine Parnetta, Kimberley Bracken, and Sarah Bridgette. They’re off to the movies to see the CPHR Saskatchewan inaugural public protection commercial on the big screen! Thank you to everyone who took the time to enter the draw and provide feedback to the association. Thanks again to the amazing participants, Affinity Credit Union, MLT Aikins, and Nutrien for coordinating and providing filming space, and Barbershop Films for putting this all together! Please feel free to share the commercial with your HR colleagues and professional network!
CPHR Saskatchewan is currently seeking breakout session speakers for the Annual Conference Oct. 4-5, 2023. Specifically, we are looking for topic experts to give two 60-minute breakout sessions to HR practitioners within a variety of sectors at multiple levels to address current and emerging trends that align to the revised Competency Framework. Speaker proposals will be accepted until Friday, March 31, 2023. Should you have any questions, please email info@cphrsk.ca.
The 2023 Spring National Knowledge Exam (NKE) is June 1, 2023. Deadline to register is March 31, 2023. To register for the 2023 Spring NKE, click here.
NEW NOVEMBER SESSION! Labour-Management Relations Certificate
Edwards School of Business - Executive Education®
We brought it back! The Labour-Management Relations Certificate is an intensive program for those operating in key labour relations positions and offers a rare opportunity for union leaders, managers, and neutrals to trade perspectives and share ideas with industrial relations experts. This program covers fundamentals of labour relations, collective bargaining, mediation and grievance arbitration, labour and employment law, and emerging workplace issues.
To learn more about this program and to view our full program list, visit edwards.usask.ca/execed.LMR
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Professional Development

CPHR Saskatchewan Learning Calendar

We're proud to offer members quality professional development and resources. To view all upcoming professional development opportunities offered by CPHR Saskatchewan and its partners, visit the Learning Calendar. Review our Partner Directory to find additional courses and programs pre-approved for CPD hours.

Upcoming Events

Data Analytics for HR - 101
Presented by Lighthouse Labs
April 19-28, 2023 Register Now
July 19-28, 2023 Register Now
Oct. 18-27, 2023 Register Now

Creating a Competency Framework for HR Professionals that Want to Learn More About Indigenous Issues
Presented by Indigenous Works
April 27, 2023
Register Now

Change Leadership Masterclass for HR Professionals
Presented by Sundance Consulting Inc.
May 9, 11, 16 and 18, 2023
Register Now

Workplace Investigations Certificate Program
Presented by Bob Stenhouse of Veritas Solutions
May 30-June 1, 2023
Register Now

Free Webinar: Enhancing the Employee Experience: The Role HR Plays in DEI
Presented by CPHR BC & Yukon
June 15, 2023
For discounted registration, use promo code SK-MEM23
Registration Deadline: June 13, 2023
Register Now

Free Webinar: In Search of Humantiy
Presented by CPHR BC & Yukon
Sept. 19, 2023
For discounted registration, use promo code SK-MEM23
Registration Deadline: Sept. 17, 2023
Register Now

More Professional Development Options

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CPHR Designation

The 2023 Fall NKE is Nov. 2, 2023. An announcement will be made when registration opens.

As of Jan. 1, 2022, Associate Members wishing to pursue the CPHR designation and write the NKE must be NKE Ready. Being NKE Ready means Associate Members have met the coursework requirement and received approval from CPHR Saskatchewan prior to registering for the NKE.

For those requesting transcripts, if the name on your transcripts or reports is different than your current name, please update the “maiden name" in your member profile.

NKE Prep Courses
NKE prep courses are available to writers with the theoretical knowledge and test-taking strategies needed to effectively write the NKE. These are not mandatory.

NKE Waiver
Graduates of an accredited post-secondary program may be eligible to apply for an NKE Waiver. Click here to see a list of CPHR Saskatchewan Accredited Post-secondary Institutions. 

There is a minimum requirement of 10 CPD hours annually and during any three-year rolling period, a minimum of 60 CPD hours, including a three-hour ethics course.

Annual 2023 CPD (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2022) must be entered by Jan. 15, 2024 to avoid a $50 late fee.

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

The Validation of Experience (VOE) requirements and application have been updated to align with the revised competency framework. We strongly encourage all CPHR Candidates to review the information below before completing the application:

The next VOE intake is April 30, 2023. It is recommended to have the application submitted a few weeks prior to the deadline in case the application requires additional information.

January 22nd - 26th, 2024 - Harassment Investigation Level 1&2 Virtual, EDT. By Hill Advisory
Hill Advisory Services®
Investigations are increasingly complex, join us to learn our safe, reliable investigation techniques & earn CPD hours.  Already attended Level 1? Join us for Level 2 Jan 25th & 26th!
Click here to register or learn more:
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Resources

Leaders Lounge is a regular video series where Anthony Ariganello, President and CEO of CPHR BC & Yukon and CPHR Canada, interviews prominent senior HR professionals, who share their experiences over this past year. Visit the Videos & Podcasts page to watch videos and listen to podcasts related to HR.

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