A listing of provincial HR associations and other professional associations for human resource practitioners
American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)
Alexandria, VA
Toll free: (800)628-2783
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.astd.org
The world’s largest association dedicated to workplace learning and performance professionals. ASTD’s members come from more than 100 countries and connect locally in nearly 140 U.S. chapters and 25 global networks. Members work in thousands of organizations of all sizes, in government, as independent consultants and as suppliers.
Mississauga, ON
(905)826-6869 Fax: (905)826-4873
(888)232-4962
E-mail: [email protected]
The single voice for the employment, recruitment and staffing services industry in Canada. Seeks to promote the growth of the industry by assuming a leadership role in industry licensing and regulation, coordinating educational programs, promoting best business practices and more.
Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations (CCHRA)
Ottawa, ON
(613)567-2477
Website: www.chrpcanada.com
A collaborative effort of 10 specialist and provincial HR associations representing the interests of more than 30,000 professionals across Canada.
Canadian Employee Relocation Council (CERC)
Toronto, ON
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.cerc.ca
Provides leadership, services and assistance to its members, enabling them to effectively serve relocated families by addressing issues that impact workforce mobility both domestically and internationally.
Canadian Industrial Relations Association
Ste-Foy, QC
(418)656-2468 Fax: (418)656-3175
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.cira-acri.ca
Canadian Payroll Association (CPA)
Toronto, ON
(416)487-3380 Fax: (416)487-3384
Toll free: (800)387-4693
Website: www.payroll.ca
Representing employers’ payroll interests since 1978, through its mission of payroll leadership through advocacy and education and its values of community, professionalism and authoritative knowledge.
Canadian Pension & Benefits Institute
Montreal, QC
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.cpbi-icra.ca
Non-profit association that provides members and others with an opportunity to discuss and debate, and obtain information about pensions, employee benefits and other related issues through a network of regional and national programs. Provides information to members on new developments and industry trends and the practical application of technological changes.
Canadian Society for Training and Development (CSTD)
(416)367-5900 Fax: (416)367-1642
Toll free: (866)257-4275
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.cstd.ca
Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Website: www.hrsdc.gc.ca
A department of the Government of Canada. HRSDC is divided into 11 major branches. HRSDC’s mission is to build a stronger and more competitive Canada, to support Canadians in making choices that help them live productive and rewarding lives, and to improve Canadians’ quality of life.
HRMS Professionals Association (HRMSP)
(416)221-4559 Fax: (905)841-9370
Toll free: (866)878-3899
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.hrmsp.org
Human Resource Planning Society
New York, NY
(212)490-6387 Fax: (212)682-6851
E-mail: [email protected]
A non-profit organization representing leading-edge thinkers and practitioners in business, industry, consulting and academia from around the world. Committed to improving organizational performance by creating a global network of individuals who function as business partners in applying strategic HR management practices to their organizations. Provides perspectives on complex and challenging HR and business issues.
Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA)
Mississauga, ON
(905)614-4272 Fax: (905)614-1414
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.iapa.ca
A not-for-profit, member-driven organization based in Ontario. The IAPA takes a leading role in the prevention of workplace injury and illness and working for improvement in the health and safety performance of member firms.
International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM)
(781)791-9488 Fax: (781)998-8011
Toll free: (800)804-3983
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.ihrim.org
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP)
Brookfield, WI
(262)786-6710 Fax: (262)786-8780
Toll free: (888)334-3327
Website: www.ifebp.org
A non-profit, non-lobbying organization providing information, training programs, networking opportunities, research, publications, conferences and services to the North American benefits industry.
International Personnel Management Association – Canada (IPMA)
Edmonton, AB
Toll free: (866)433-0234
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.ipma-aigp.ca
Canada’s national association for HR professionals at work in the public sector, with a professional designation. Provides professionally recognized programs and services designed to meet certification standards, development expectations and communication needs of Canadian HR practitioners.
Silver Spring, MD
(301)587-8570 Fax: (301)587-8573
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.ispi.org
North American Human Resources Management Association (NAHRMA)
Canadian Branch
Montreal, QC
(514)879-1636 Fax: (514)879-1722
Website: www.shrm.org/nahrma
List of directors: www.wfpma.com/nahrma.html
The North American branch of the World Federation of Personnel Management Associations (WFPMA). Lists of reports from this branch and a calendar of NARHMA events can be accessed from the website.
Organization Development Network
South Orange, NJ
Website: www.odnetwork.org
Dedicated to the evolution of the theory and practice of organization development. Chapters in Toronto, Vancouver and Ottawa.
Project Management Institute (PMI)
PMI Global Operations
(610)356-4600 Fax: (610)356-4647
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.pmi.org
More than 260,000 members in over 171 countries. Actively engaged in advocacy for the profession, setting professional standards, conducting research and providing access to a wealth of information and resources. Promotes career and professional development and offers certification, networking and community involvement opportunities.
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
(703)548-3440 Fax: (703)535-6490
Website: www.shrm.org
Provides education and information services, conferences and seminars, government and media representation, online services and publications to more than 200,000 members throughout the world.
Strategic Capability Network (SCNetwork)
(416)979-0114 Fax: (416)979-1144
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.scnetwork.ca
Helps leaders throughout organizations achieve competitive strength through people, by providing a forum for leading-edge thinking and practice on integrated HR management. Its 500+ members are senior business leaders from industry, government, non-profit groups, educational institutions and consulting firms. Primary chapters: Toronto, Calgary, London.
(416)979-0114 Fax: (416)979-0114
E-mail: [email protected]
SCNetwork London Region
(416)979-0114 Fax: 403-273-6606
SCNetwork Calgary Region
(403)217-2989 Fax: 416-979-0114
E-mail: [email protected]
WorldatWork
(480)951-9191 Fax: (866)816-2962
Toll free: (877)951-9191
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.worldatwork.org
World Federation of Personnel Management Associations
London, UK
+44-20-7299 9910 Fax: +44-20-7299 9912
E-mail: [email protected]
A global network of professionals in people management, founded in 1976. Aids the development and improves the effectiveness of professional people management. Worldwide membership consists of more than 70 national personnel associations representing more than 400,000 people management professionals. Member representatives meet regularly, commission research projects, publish a quarterly newsletter, and run an international congress every two years. The official languages of the members are English, French, German and Spanish.
Human Resources Association of Calgary (HRAC)
Calgary, AB
(403)269-3303 Fax: (403)269-1866
Website: www.hrac.org
Dedicated to the advancement of human resource management. Monthly meetings and newsletter. Website lists employment opportunities, online feedback form and more.
Human Resources Institute of Alberta (HRIA)
Calgary, AB
Toll free: (800)668-6125
Toll free fax: (866)443-1956
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.hria.ab.ca
Human Resources Management Association of Edmonton
Edmonton, AB
(780)448-3723 Fax: (780)468-4449
E-mail: [email protected]
A non-profit organization that provides a forum to help human resource professionals meet the needs and demands of the HR profession. Members represent a broad spectrum of individuals in the public and private sectors. Annual conference and monthly meetings.
SCNetwork Calgary Region
(403)217-2989 Fax: (403)273-6606
E-mail: [email protected]
Helps leaders throughout organizations achieve competitive strength through people, by providing a forum for leading-edge thinking and practice on integrated HR management. Members are senior business leaders from industry, government, non-profit groups, educational institutions and consulting firms. Primary chapters: Toronto, Calgary, London, Ont.
BC Human Resources Management Association (BCHRMA)
Vancouver, BC
(604)684-7228 Fax: (604)684-3225
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.bchrma.org
A non-profit society dedicated to advancing professional people practices. Offers a wide array of knowledge and information services and seminars, an annual conference and publications to assist members in fulfilling their roles as leaders and decision-makers. Membership regions include: north, south interior, central, Coastal Vancouver, Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island.
BC HRMA Victoria Office
Toll free: (866) 883-4752
BC HRMA Kelowna Office
(250)763-3199 Fax: (250)860-6683
Toll free: (888)763-3199
Winnipeg, MB
(204)943-2836 Fax: (204)943-1109
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.hrmam.org
Human Resources Association of New Brunswick (HRANB)/Association des ressources humaines du Nouveau-Brunswick (ARHNB)
Saint John, NB
(506)855-4466 Fax: (506)855-4424
Toll free: (888)805-4466
Website: www.hranb.org
Established in 1996, and with chapters in Fredericton, Moncton and St. John, the organization encourages members to develop and maintain a professional standard of knowledge and proficiency in the field of HR. Monthly membership meetings provide networking opportunities to share best practices, and develop HR skills through educational seminars. See website for provincial and chapter executive information.
Human Resources Professionals of Newfoundland and Labrador (HRPNL)
St. John’s, NL
Website: www.hrpnl.ca
A member of the Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations, offering professional development activities including participation in national standards such as the exams leading to the CHRP designation.
Human Resources Association of Nova Scotia (HRANS)
Halifax, NS
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.hrans.org
Assists practitioners in meeting today’s HR challenges and providing opportunities to increase their personal and professional competence and knowledge. Members have monthly dinner meetings, professional development workshops and certification programs. Chapters in PEI,
Toronto, ON
(416)923-2324 Fax: (416)923-7264
Toll free: (800)387-1311
E-mail: [email protected]
A not-for-profit association providing leadership and support to HR professionals in Ontario, governed by a board of directors elected by the membership. Provides courses, conferences, a magazine and more. Local chapters throughout the province.
Algoma Regional Human Resources Professionals Association
Algoma, ON
Toll free: (800)387-1311
Barrie, ON
Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPA/Chapters/barrie/About+Us
HRPA, Brockville and District Chapter
Brockville, ON
Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPA/Chapters/brockville/About+Us
Human Resources Professionals Association of Durham
Oshawa, ON
(905)436-6291
Grand
Waterloo, ON
(519)747-8102 Fax: (519)747-8125
E-mail: [email protected]
Grey Bruce Human Resources Professionals Association
Hanover, ON
Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPA/Chapters/greybruce/About+Us/
Guelph and District Human Resources Professionals Association
Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPA/Chapters/guelph/About+Us
Human Resources Professionals Association of Halton
Halton, ON
Website: www.hrpahalton.org
Hamilton, ON
905-662-6146
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPA/Chapters/hamilton/About+Us
Southwestern Ontario
Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPA/Chapters/kent/About+Us
Kingston District Human Resources Professionals Association
Kingston, ON
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.kdhrpa.com
Lakeshore Human Resources Professionals Association
Northumberland County, ON
Human Resources Professionals of London and District
London, ON
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.hrpld.ca
St. Catharines, ON
(905)641-0028 Fax: (905)641-0056
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.hrpan.ca
North Bay, ON
Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPA/Chapters/northbay/About+Us
Human Resources Professionals Association of Northwestern Ontario
Thunder Bay, ON
Website: www.hrpano.org
Ottawa Human Resources Professionals Association/L’Association des professionels en resources humaines d’Ottawa
Stittsville, ON
(613)224-6477
Website: www.ohrpa.on.ca
Human Resources Professionals Association of Peel
Peel, ON
E-mail: [email protected]
Human Resources Professionals Association of Peterborough
Peterborough, ON
Website: www.hrpapeterborough.ca
HRPA, Quinte Chapter
Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPA/Chapters/quinte/About+Us
Human Resources Professionals Association of Sarnia and District
Sarnia, ON
Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPA/Chapters/sarnia/About+Us
Cornwall, ON
Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPA/Chapters/stormont/About+Us
Sudbury Human Resources Professionals Association
Sudbury, ON
Timmins and District Human Resources Professionals Association
Timmins, ON
Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPA/Chapters/timmins/About+Us
Toronto Human Resources Professionals Association
(416) 621-7777
Website: www.thrpa.com
Human Resources Professionals of West Toronto
Toronto, ON
Human Resources Professionals Association of Windsor and District
Windsor, ON
Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPA/Chapters/windsor/About+Us
Human Resources Professionals of York Region
(416)483-2070
Toll free: (866)977-9975
Website: www.hrpyr.org
Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA)
(905)525-4000 Fax: (905)525-9833
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.omhra.ca
A professional association representing human resources, personnel, labour relations, and senior management professionals employed within the local public sector in Ontario. Members are employed in municipalities and local boards and commissions; they provide timely human resources advice and assistance to their respective councils, boards and commissions as well as to senior administrative management.
HR professionals in Prince Edward Island are served by the P.E.I. Chapter of the Human Resources Association of Nova Scotia (see Nova Scotia listing for more information).
L’Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines et en relations industrielles agréés du Québec (ORHRI)
Montreal, QC
(514)879-1636 Fax: (514)879-1722
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.orhri.org
More than 7,500 members occupy key management positions in virtually every sector of the economy. One of the association’s prime objectives is to demonstrate how crucial effective HR management is to the health of companies and organizations.
Saskatchewan Association of Human Resource Professionals (SAHRP)
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.sahrp.ca
The Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) granting body for the province; linked to more than 25,000 HR professionals across Canada. Provincially, the association represents more than 700 HR practitioners from all industries and geographic areas. The association has chapters in Regina and Saskatoon.
