CPHR Saskatchewan: Weekly Newsletter
Association News
A reminder that your 2022/2023 CPHR Saskatchewan membership expires April 30, 2023. Renewals will open May 1, 2023. If you have any questions, please email info@cphrsk.ca.
Boston Consulting Group is conducting a Creating People Advantage Survey in cooperation with CPHR Canada and its member associations. The Creating People Advantage Survey 2023 gives you the chance to share in depth perspectives on the most urgent HR topics, this year focusing on managing challenging times. Click here to participate.
The next VOE intake and application submission deadline is April 30, 2023. The VOE Assessment is the final formal step in earning the CPHR designation. Learn more about VOE requirements and review the VOE Handbook. The VOE Webinar highlights requirements and how to complete the VOE application.
The HR Professional Awards are returning and will take place in conjunction with the CPHR Saskatchewan Annual Conference Oct. 4-5, 2023 in Saskatoon. Application deadline is May 31, 2023. Click here to learn more about the awards, criteria, eligibility, and applications.
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

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

Free Webinar: How to Build Employee Engagement that Moves the Needle
Presented by CPHR BC & Yukon
May 25, 2023
For discounted registration, use promo code SK-MEM23
Register Now 

Approaches to Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous People’s Day
Presented by Indigenous Works
May 25, 2023
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Free Webinar: Building Future-Proof Competencies in HR
Presented by CPHR BC & Yukon
June 6, 2023
For discounted registration, use promo code SK-MEM23
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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

Change Leadership Masterclass for HR Professionals
Presented by Sundance Consulting Inc.
May 9, 11, 16 and 18, 2023
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Workplace Investigations Certificate Program
Presented by Bob Stenhouse of Veritas Solutions
May 30-June 1, 2023
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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
Register Now

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

More Professional Development Options

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Chiropractors' Association of Saskatchewan
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, 2023) 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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Water Security Agency - Moose Jaw, SK
Synergy Credit Union - Lloydminster, SK
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Access Communications Co-operative Limited - Regina, SK
University of Saskatchewan, People and Resources - Saskatoon, SK
LutherCare Communities - Saskatoon, SK
Bethany Care Society - Calgary, AB
Metis Nation Saskatchewan - Saskatoon, SK
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FFUN - Saskatoon, SK
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