CPHR Saskatchewan: Weekly Newsletter
Association News
Maryam Ahmad, Marketing Coordinator with CPHR Saskatchewan, has completed her co-op term and will be heading back to Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan this fall to complete her Marketing degree. We wish you all the best in your new school year ahead and your future career in marketing, Maryam!
CPHR Saskatchewan is excited to be back on the road this fall, delivering professional development in partnership with MLT Aikins LLP. We'll be visiting Prince Albert, Yorkton, Swift Current, North Battleford, and Moose Jaw! We look forward to connecting with you in person. To learn more about these events, please visit the learning calendar.
CPHR Saskatchewan is excited to host its 17th Annual Conference, presented by Federated Cooperatives Ltd. The conference will take place in person Oct. 4 to 5, 2023 at the Saskatoon Inn & Conference Centre. Early bird registration ends Aug. 31, 2023. All early bird registrants are entered to win a complimentary headshot from Jae Kim Photography! Click here to learn more.
The 2023 CPHR Saskatchewan AGM will take place in person, in conjunction with the 17th Annual CPHR Saskatchewan Conference. As a member of CPHR Saskatchewan, you are urged to participate by attending in person, OR by completing a proxy. Learn more here.
ICI Première, a daily show on Radio-Canada (CBC French) is looking for an HR professional as a radio columnist to talk regularly about work-related issues. The aim of the weekly column is to inform listeners about different ways of dealing with certain challenges at work, including work-life-balance. If you are a bilingual professional, who can speak French, and is interested in this opportunity, please contact Doris Labrie at 306-550-3659 or email doris.labrie@radio-canada.ca.
The 2023 Fall NKE is Nov. 2, 2023. The deadline to register has been extended until Sept. 13, 2023Click here to register.
LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS PROGRAM
Edwards School of Business - Executive Education®
June 12 - June 14, 2024 in Saskatoon
 
Join our Leadership Essentials Program to become a confident, empowered leader equipped with essential skills for success. You'll learn to refine your leadership style by evaluating and enhancing your approaches, skills, and communication techniques. Cultivate a culture of performance and psychological safety within your team while developing time management and recruitment strategies tailored to your goals and objectives.
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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

Implementing the National Indigenous Economic Strategy in Your Organization
Presented by Indigenous Works
Aug. 31, 2023
For discounted registration, use promo code CPHRSK15
Register Now

Free Webinar: In Search of Humanity
Presented by CPHR BC & Yukon
Sept. 19, 2023
For discounted registration, use promo code SK-MEM23
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Free Webinar: Managing the Impact of Pain on Productivity in the Workplace
Presented by CPHR BC & Yukon
Sept. 21, 2023
For discounted registration, use promo code SK-MEM23
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Developing Your TRC Calls to Action: Strategies and Practices
Presented by Indigenous Works
Sept. 28, 2023
For discounted registration, use promo code CPHRSK15
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17th Annual CPHR Saskatchewan Conference
Oct. 4 - 5, 2023
Saskatoon Inn & Conference Centre
Register Now

Free Webinar: Episodic Disabilities at Work
Presented by CPHR BC & Yukon
Oct. 5, 2023
For discounted registration, use promo code SK-MEM23
Register Now

MLT Aikins HR Professionals Seminar
Presented by MLT Aikins LLP
Oct. 18, 2023 - Regina
Oct. 26, 2023 - Saskatoon & Virtual

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

Lunch & Learn- Managing Disabilities and the Duty to Accommodate: A Guide for HR Professionals
Presented by CPHR SK & MLT Aikins
Oct. 30, 2023 - Prince Albert | Plaza 88
Oct. 31, 2023 - Yorkton | Painted Hand Casino
Nov. 6, 2023 - Swift Current | Living Sky Casino
Nov. 8, 2023 - North Battleford | Western Development Museum
Nov. 21, 2023 - Moose Jaw | Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre

Workplace Investigations Certificate Program
Presented by Veritas Solutions
Nov. 14 - 16, 2023
Register Now

More Professional Development Options

Saskatchewan Blue Cross
Chiropractors' Association of Saskatchewan
CPHR Designation

The 2023 Fall NKE is Nov. 2, 2023. The registration deadline has been extended until Sept. 13, 2023. Click here to register.

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 CPHR-accredited post-secondary programs may be eligible to apply for an NKE Waiver. Click here to see a list of CPHR Saskatchewan and CPHR Member Associations' Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions. CPHR Saskatchewan's minimum educational requirement must be met.

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.

Popular Links

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:

Revised Competency Framework
VOE Webpage (application available here)
VOE Handbook
Virtual Information Session Recording - Feb. 28, 2023
 
The next VOE intake is Aug. 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.

Source: The Globe and Mail
In this weekly Careers newsletter, Radhika Panjwani, a former Toronto journalist, discusses challenges faced during diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) training, with Tracy Brown highlighting the importance of not burdening trainers with addressing objections. 
Edwards School of Business
Sutton Financial Group (SFG)
Job Board
Farm Credit Canada - Regina, SK
Saskatchewan Polytechnic - SK
NexGen Energy Ltd. - Saskatoon, SK
TIPI Group of Companies - Saskatoon, SK
Saskatoon Public Schools - Saskatoon, SK
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) - SK