Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations announces formal national standards for HR professional designation
The designation that distinguishes Canada’s human resources practitioners will take on significant new dimensions in 2003, with the launch of national standards for the CHRP (Certified Human Resources Professional) designation. The Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations (CCHRA) which represents more than 22,000 human resource professionals across Canada is leading the move to national standards.
On Jan. 30, 2003, the official launch of national standards will be celebrated with a gala at the National Gallery in Ottawa. In attendance will be project volunteers from across the country and representatives from Human Resources Development Canada, a project partner that provided significant support and guidance
“National standards will define what constitutes an HR professional everywhere in Canada and create a valuable qualification for human resources practitioners as they advance their careers,” said Anne Charette, CCHRA President. “We are very excited about the new national CHRP designation’s potential to unite our profession and increase the recognition of the contribution we make to thriving Canadian businesses.”
National committees drafted the new process for certification and re-certification. Practitioners will be required to write two exams for initial certification, the first testing academic knowledge and then an outcomes-based assessment where applicants demonstrate the ability to apply their knowledge and experience in the workplace. Existing CHRP designees will maintain their CHRP credential, and will be expected to re-certify every three years through professional development activities.
“The new program signifies a major step forward for the profession,” said Charette. “The CHRP designation will become a trademark of excellence in the application of human resources skills and knowledge, and will stand for the same level of excellence and quality in every part of the country.”
Currently the CHRP designation is directly issued or granted in only seven provinces across the country. By creating a national program, the CHRP designation acquires a measurable set of standards that confirms the ability of the professionals who hold it, while creating a consistent – and stronger – definition of what the CHRP designation stands for.
“This is an evolution of the human resources designation, because our profession has changed,” said Charette. “Today, Human Resources managers play a much bigger part in Canadian business, and are instrumental in developing and executing corporate strategy. They guide the management of the most complicated asset of any business — its people.”
On Jan. 30, 2003, the official launch of national standards will be celebrated with a gala at the National Gallery in Ottawa. In attendance will be project volunteers from across the country and representatives from Human Resources Development Canada, a project partner that provided significant support and guidance
“National standards will define what constitutes an HR professional everywhere in Canada and create a valuable qualification for human resources practitioners as they advance their careers,” said Anne Charette, CCHRA President. “We are very excited about the new national CHRP designation’s potential to unite our profession and increase the recognition of the contribution we make to thriving Canadian businesses.”
National committees drafted the new process for certification and re-certification. Practitioners will be required to write two exams for initial certification, the first testing academic knowledge and then an outcomes-based assessment where applicants demonstrate the ability to apply their knowledge and experience in the workplace. Existing CHRP designees will maintain their CHRP credential, and will be expected to re-certify every three years through professional development activities.
“The new program signifies a major step forward for the profession,” said Charette. “The CHRP designation will become a trademark of excellence in the application of human resources skills and knowledge, and will stand for the same level of excellence and quality in every part of the country.”
Currently the CHRP designation is directly issued or granted in only seven provinces across the country. By creating a national program, the CHRP designation acquires a measurable set of standards that confirms the ability of the professionals who hold it, while creating a consistent – and stronger – definition of what the CHRP designation stands for.
“This is an evolution of the human resources designation, because our profession has changed,” said Charette. “Today, Human Resources managers play a much bigger part in Canadian business, and are instrumental in developing and executing corporate strategy. They guide the management of the most complicated asset of any business — its people.”
