CPHR Saskatchewan: Weekly Newsletter
Association News
On behalf of the CPHR Saskatchewan Board and Staff, congratulations to all the nominees for the 2024 HR Professional Awards. The Awards Committee was presented with many excellent nominations of individuals and teams that showcase outstanding human resource achievements and who inspire exceptional people practices.
Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation is the deposit guarantor and primary regulator for Saskatchewan provincially regulated credit unions and SaskCentral (together, Provincially Regulated Financial Institutions or PRFIs). The selection committee is now seeking candidates for the Corporation’s board of directors. The board is responsible for the governance of the Corporation and is responsible for providing oversight, strategic direction, planning and vision, and developing and implementing corporate policy.
The 18th Annual CPHR Saskatchewan Conference will take place Oct. 2-3, 2024, at Conexus Arts Centre in Regina, SK, presented by Federated Co-operatives Limited. Register here. Deadline to register is September 19, 2024.
Groups of four or more from the same organization can receive a $25 discount/person when registering for the 18th Annual Conference! A minimum of one person must be a member of CPHR Saskatchewan. Registration should be completed through their member account, using the promo code 2024CPHRSKConference25.
CPHR Saskatchewan is excited to be back on the road this November, delivering the Saskatchewan Labour & Employment Law Workshops in partnership with MLT Aikins LLP. We'll be visiting Prince Albert, Yorkton, Swift Current, North Battleford, Moose Jaw, Saskatoon, and Regina! We look forward to connecting with you in person. 
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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

Mental Health Skills Training: A Certificate Program for HR Professionals
Oct. 21 - Nov. 6, 2024 (Morning) Oct. 21 - Nov. 6, 2024 (Afternoon)
Oct. 29 - 31, 2024 (Accelerated Program)
Nov. 18 - Dec. 4, 2024 (Morning)Nov. 18 - Dec. 4, 2024 (Afternoon)
Nov. 26 - 28, 2024 (Accelerated Program)

HR Book Club 
Sept. 18 | Oct. 16 | Nov. 20 | Dec. 18 | Jan. 15 | Feb. 19 |  March 19 | April 16 | May 21

CPD Info Sessions - CPHRs Only
Oct. 17 | Nov. 13 | Dec. 12 | Jan. 8

VOE Info Session - CPHR Candidates Only
Sept. 16, 2024

Five Ways Careers are Changing - How to Manage Yours
For discounted registration, use promo code FREEWEB-SK
Sept. 17, 2024

Unlock Talent Intelligence with AI
For discounted registration, use promo code FREEWEB-SK
Sept. 18, 2024

HR Professionals Seminar - MLT Aikins
Sept. 17, 2024 - Regina, SK
Sept. 24, 2024 - Saskatoon, SK & Virtual

Privacy in the Workplace
For discounted registration, use promo code FREEWEB-SK
Sept. 19, 2024

18th Annual CPHR SK Conference 
Conexus Arts Centre | Regina, SK
Oct. 2 - 3, 2024

Data Analytics for HR - 101
Oct. 16 - 25, 2024

Report Writing Workshop
Workplace Investigation Certificate training is a prerequisite to this workshop.

Nov. 13, 2024

Interviewing Techniques Workshop
Workplace Investigation Certificate training is a prerequisite to this workshop.

Nov. 26, 2024 

Conducting Credibility Assessments Workshop
Workplace Investigation Certificate training is a prerequisite to this workshop.
Dec. 9, 2024

More Professional Development Options

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CPHR Designation

The next NKE will take place Nov. 14, 2024. Deadline to register if Sept 13, 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 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 fall 2024. Information will be shared soon. 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.

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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 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
VOE Info Session Recording - March 12, 2024

Join the VOE Info Session - Sept. 16, 2024 | 12 - 1 p.m.
 
The next VOE intake is Nov. 30, 2024. It is recommended to have the application submitted a few weeks prior to the deadline in case the application requires additional information.

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Resources
CPHR Saskatchewan has put together a list of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) resources for members and the public to assist with education and taking action to ensure safe workplaces in Saskatchewan. Click here to read more.
A collection of more than 650 forms, templates, and checklists can be downloaded and customized for your needs. This resource is available for CPHR Saskatchewan members only. Click here to view. 
Saskatchewan HR Trends Reports can help HR practitioners make informed decisions with reliable information on what is occurring in Saskatchewan’s workplaces. Click here to learn more.
Click here for various resources from Bell Let's Talk.
A collection of articles that have been featured by the association. This resource is available for CPHR Saskatchewan members only. Click here to view. 
CPHR Saskatchewan encourages everyone to take time to listen, learn, reflect, and safely participate in events in their communities that recognize the harms of the Indian Residential School system and honour its resilient survivors, their families, and their communities. Click here to view 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. Click here to view. 
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Orano Canada, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Access Communications Co-operative Limited, Regina, Saskatchewan
Sun West School Division, Rosetown, Saskatchewan
Rise Air, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan