CPHR Saskatchewan: Weekly Newsletter
Association News
CPHR Saskatchewan is excited to announce the Virtual HR Forum on March 19, 2024. Register here.
As per The Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Act, on or before Feb. 1 each year, CPHR Saskatchewan will submit a membership list to the Director of Corporations, and publish a public membership directory on our website. Please ensure that your member profile is up to date, including the professional information section of your profile. Please complete this by Jan. 31, 2024.
There is still time to nominate a member for the Fellow of the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (FCPHR) designation. The FCPHR will be awarded nationally and granted provincially by CPHR Saskatchewan. The complete guidelines as well as the nomination form can be found hereNominations will be accepted until Jan. 31, 2024. If you know of anyone who might qualify for this esteemed designation, please consider nominating them! 
Contact Conference 2024, powered by the Saskatoon Industry Education Council, is seeking HR professionals to provide invaluable insights and perspective on the crucial aspects of attraction and retention of employees in a panel discussion. This session will be held Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 1:45pm – 2:45pm at TCU Place in Saskatoon. If you are interested in participating in the panel, please contact Michelle Hardy at michelle@saskatooniec.ca and 306-683-7774 by Jan. 31, 2024. 
The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) is launching an AgriHR Community of Practice, a collaborative virtual forum for members of the agricultural community where people with shared interests connect on a regular basis to learn, generate new knowledge, and drive creative solutions to address common problems. The CAHRC is currently assembling a group of subject-matter experts who would like to participate.
Cheryl Loadman, professor on International Business with Edwards School of Business is seeking a working HR Professional from a Saskatchewan company with international experience. Cheryl and her global collaboration partner, Hong Kong Baptist University, are wanting to do a session for their students focused on "catering to employee motivation across different geographic cultures," or "how to motivate employees in your workplace who come from different cultures." This is a virtual guest speaking opportunity in the evening on Feb. 26, 2024. If you are interested in this opportunity, please email lpawlyshyn@cphrsk.ca
Edwards School of Business is planning a student trip to Switzerland to meet and tour international organizations, such as WTO, ILO, etc. The group is also hoping to meet with Canadian/Saskatchewan connected companies (a company with an office or business relationship in Switzerland). The meetings (one hour) will focus on having the students understand how Canadian companies extend their reach internationally and the type of markets/work/products we are successfully moving internationally. They are requesting assistance from any HR professionals who may be in one of these companies and who could connect them with their Swiss office. If you are interested in assisting, please contact Cheryl Loadman loadman@edwards.usask.ca
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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

FREE WEBINAR: Transforming HR Through Ethical AI
Presented by CPHR BC & Yukon
Jan. 30, 2024
For discounted registration, use promo code FREEWEB-SK
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FREE WEBINAR: 11 HR Trends for 2024 - Elevating Work
Presented by CPHR BC & Yukon
Feb. 6, 2024
For discounted registration, use promo code FREEWEB-SK
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Indigenizing Work-Life Balance Metrics and Wellbeing
Presented by Indigenous Works
Feb. 29, 2024
For discounted registration, use promo code CPHRSK15
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2024 Virtual HR Forum
Presented by CPHR Saskatchewan
March 19, 2024
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More Professional Development Options

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CPHR Designation

The next NKE will take place Nov. 14, 2024. Learn more here.

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.

Ethics Course: There will be a new ethics course rolled out in May 2024. Information will be shared in the months to come. If you have not taken the ethics course or have taken it and need to do so again by Dec. 31, 2024, please wait for the new course.

Audit: 3% of CPD submissions will be randomly audited for 2023. Those Professional Members (CPHRs) who are randomly selected will be notified in March 2024.

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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:

Revised Competency Framework
VOE Webpage (application available here)
VOE Handbook
Virtual Information Session Recording - Feb. 28, 2023
 
The next VOE intake is April 30, 2024. It is recommended to have the application submitted a few weeks prior to the deadline in case the application requires additional information.

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.

Edwards School of Business
Sutton Benefits & Pension
Job Board
SHEPP, Regina, Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Research Council, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Alberta Public Service Commission, Various Locations, Alberta
Kal Tire, Vernon, British Columbia