Today, CPHRNB and the Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations (CCHRA) are launching phase one of the exciting enhancements to the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation. CCHRA has a clear vision for one designation — CPHR — as the leading standard of HR professional excellence and ethical standards in Canada.
CCHRA’s mission is to elevate the profession, both nationally and around the globe. The CPHR enhancements are designed to advance the integrity and credibility of the CPHR. Today we are launching the first phase of enhancements which focus on some changes to the experience requirement for obtaining a CPHR. The following changes will be phased in and CPHRNB, as part of CCHRA, will begin the steps to implement these changes in New Brunswick.
HIGHLIGHTS — CPHR Enhancements (phase 1):
1. Changes to experience requirement to be implemented in time for the Spring 2016 submission period:
a. The five Enabling Competencies now form part of the experience requirement
b. The Functional Knowledge Areas have been updated and now include nine functional areas
c. Recognition of depth of experience for specialists
2. Changes to the time period for candidates to acquire professional-level HR experience effective immediately
More details on these enhancements are provided below. Click here to consult the Frequently Asked Questions document which may address questions you may have about these changes.
CCHRA and CPHRNB are dedicated to creating one voice, one national standard and maintaining one designation, the CPHR. We’re confident that continuous enhancements to the designation will benefit our members and CPHRs by elevating the HR profession, protecting the public and will contribute to a strong reputation of HR in Canada.
Sincerely,
Pierre Simoneau
President CPHRNB
DETAILS — CPHR Enhancements (phase 1):
1. Changes to experience requirement – As part of the CPHR Competency Framework launched in summer 2014, CCHRA is updating the experience requirement. This will be part of the Validation of Professional Work Experience Application beginning with the Spring 2016 submission period. Specific changes include:
a. The five Enabling Competencies now form part of the experience requirement:
• Strategic and Systems Thinking
• Professional and Ethical Practice
• Critical Problem-Solving and Analytical Decision-Making
• Change Management and Cultural Transformation
• Communication, Conflict Resolution, and Relationship Management
Applicants will be required to demonstrate experience in a minimum of three of the five enabling competencies.
b. The Functional Knowledge Areas have been updated to:
• Strategy
• Professional Practice
• Engagement
• Workforce Planning and Talent Management
• Labour and Employment Relations
• Total Rewards
• Learning and Development
• Health, Wellness, and Safe Workplace
• Human Resources Metrics, Reporting, and Financial Management
Applicants are still required to demonstrate minimum three years of HR experience at the professional level in at least two of the Functional Knowledge Areas.
c. Recognition of depth of experience for specialists
Specialized depth of experience in one Functional Knowledge Area will be considered sufficient experience to meet the requirement for those demonstrating proficiency in each of the competencies within that Functional Knowledge Area. If depth does not cover all of the competencies in that Functional Knowledge Area the requirement of experience in two Functional Knowledge Areas would still apply.
2. Changes to the time period for candidates to acquire professional-level HR experience
It may take time for young or inexperienced HR practitioners, or those new to the HR profession, to obtain positions at the professional level sufficient to satisfy the experience requirement. Once becoming a CPHR candidate, the individual has seven years to complete the process to obtain the CPHR (previously five years).
For more information, read the Frequently Asked Questions found here.
