CPHR Saskatchewan: Weekly Newsletter
Association News
CPHR Saskatchewan is seeking volunteers to join the following committees: Mentorship Committee, Professional Development, and the Validation of Experience Committee. Should you be interested in volunteering for a committee, please complete the respective committee application by March 7, 2025. Selection will occur in April 2025.
CPHR Saskatchewan is excited to announce the Virtual HR Forum on March 18, 2025. Deadline to register is March 10, 2025. You can register here.
CPHR Saskatchewan is proud to recognize and celebrate Black History Month during the month of February. Click here to view resources that you can access for information and sharing. 
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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

VOE Info Session
*For CPHR Candidates 
Feb. 25, 2025

The Power of Perception: Impact of Employer Branding to Attract and Retain Talent
For complimentary registration, use promo code WEB25-SK
Feb. 25, 2025

Strengthening Employer Feedback Channel - Virtual Forum
Feb. 26, 2025

Tech Tok Series (Part 1) - Integrated Talent Management
For complimentary registration, use promo code WEB25-SK
Feb. 26, 2025

Research in Employment and HR
For a 15% discount, use promo code CPHRSK15
Feb. 27, 2025

Accelerating Change: Courage, Connection, and Leadership
For a discount, use promo code CPHRIWD2025
March 4, 2025

The Trauma Informed HR Professional
March 4, 2025

Why Cookie-Cutter Leadership Fails and What Works Instead
For complimentary registration, use promo code WEB25-SK
March 4, 2025

Virtual HR Forum
March 18, 2025

HR Book Club 
March 19 | April 16 | May 21

Women in Leadership Conference
March 26, 2025

Mentoring Indigenous Youth
For a 15% discount, use promo code CPHRSK15
March 27, 2025

Contact Conference 2025
April 9-10, 2025

Mental Health Skills Training
For a $250 discount, use promo code CPHRSK
April 29 - May 1 | May 13 - 29 (AM) | May 13 - 29 (PM) | June 3 - 19 (AM) | June 3 - 19 (PM)

Workplace Investigations Certificate Program
May 6 - 8 2025 | Oct. 21 - 23, 2025

Tech Tok Series (Part 2) - Strategic Development of Organizations
For complimentary registration, use promo code WEB25-SK
June 18, 2025

Tech Tok Series (Part 3) - Organizational Relationships and Wellness
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Sept. 10, 2025

More Professional Development Options

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CPHR Designation

The next NKE will take place on Nov. 6, 2025. Click here for more information.

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. 

2024 CPD Hours Audit
Three per cent of CPD submissions will be randomly audited on an annual basis. Those Professional Members who were randomly selected were notified by email on February 19, 2025.

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: We are excited to share that CPHR Canada has partnered with illuxi to offer a new three-hour ethics course called Navigating Change: Ethical Responsibilities in the Digital Age. Completing this free ethics course will provide you with the three-hour minimum ethics requirement for your designation. Learn more here.

Popular Links

After reviewing all the information, if you have questions, please contact Holly Guran, Professional Standards Manager, at info@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 next VOE Info Session
Feb 25, 2025 | 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
*CPHR Candidates only
Register here
 
The next VOE intake is April 30, 2025 by 9:00 a.m. It is recommended to have the application submitted a few weeks prior to the deadline in case the application requires additional information.

Applicants must successfully demonstrate a minimum of eight examples where HR work is at the advisory HR level and aligned to the HR competencies. Starting in 2025, provide no more than 12 examples.

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Resources
CPHR Saskatchewan is proud to share AI for HR: A Guide to Effective Prompts, developed by CPHR BC & Yukon. Many of you may already be using AI to help you with administrative tasks and improve workflows. The examples and sample prompts inside this guide are aligned with the CPHR competency framework, ensuring that you can apply these tools effectively and ethically to your work.
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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Job Board
Athabasca Health Authority, Black Lake, Saskatchewan
Luther Care Communities, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Nutrien Ltd., Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Cameco Corporation, Cigar Lake, Saskatchewan
Regina Exhibition Association Limited, Regina, Saskatchewan
Calian, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan