Listing of HR associations

A listing of provincial HR associations and other professional associations for human resource practitioners

American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)

Alexandria, VA

(703)683-8100    Fax: (703)683-1523

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.

Association of Canadian Search, Employment and Staffing Services

Mississauga, ON

(905)826-6869   Fax: (905)826-4873

(888)232-4962

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.acsess.org

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

E-mail: [email protected]

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

(416) 593-9812

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

Université Laval

Ste-Foy, QC

(418)656-2468    Fax: (418)656-3175

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.cira-acri.ca

Non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of research, discussion and education in industrial relations. Members are from unions, management and governments interested in the field as well as arbitrators, researchers, teachers, consultants and field specialists.

Canadian Payroll Association (CPA)

Toronto, ON

(416)487-3380    Fax: (416)487-3384

Toll free: (800)387-4693

E-mail: [email protected]

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

(514)288-1222     Fax: (514)288-1225

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)

Toronto, ON

(416)367-5900    Fax: (416)367-1642

Toll free: (866)257-4275

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.cstd.ca

A non-profit membership organization dedicated to training, workplace learning and HR development. A variety of services are offered to members including consultants and supplier listings, resource materials, a job bank service, certification and more. Eighteen chapters across the country.

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)

Aurora, ON

(416)221-4559     Fax: (905)841-9370

Toll free: (866)878-3899

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.hrmsp.org

HRMSP serves the needs and aspirations of human resource management systems professionals by providing knowledge, best practices and industry trends through educational programs and networking events.

Human Resource Planning Society

New York, NY

(212)490-6387    Fax: (212)682-6851

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.hrps.org

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

Toll free: (800) 406-4272

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)

Burlington, MA

(781)791-9488     Fax: (781)998-8011

Toll free: (800)804-3983

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.ihrim.org

Helps members achieve their objectives through the management of human resource information with technology. Educational programs, vendor fairs, roundtable discussion groups, social and networking events are just some of the benefits of membership. Also offers publications, annual conference, professional development seminars and listservers.

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP)

Brookfield, WI

(262)786-6710    Fax: (262)786-8780

Toll free: (888)334-3327

E-mail: [email protected]

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

(780)433-0234    Fax: (780)433-0295

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.

International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI)

Silver Spring, MD

(301)587-8570    Fax: (301)587-8573

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.ispi.org

Dedicated to improving productivity and performance in the workplace. Represents more than 10,000 members throughout the U.S., Canada and 40 other countries. Annual conference and educational events, books and periodicals and supporting research are some of the ways it advocates for the use of human performance technology.

North American Human Resources Management Association (NAHRMA)

Canadian Branch

Montreal, QC

(514)879-1636   Fax: (514)879-1722

E-mail: [email protected]

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

(973)763-7337    Fax: (973)763-7488

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 Center

Newton Square, PA

(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)

Alexandria, VA

(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)

Toronto, ON

(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.

SCNetwork Toronto Region

(416)979-0114     Fax: (416)979-0114

E-mail: [email protected]

SCNetwork London Region

(416)979-0114     Fax: 403-273-6606

E-mail: [email protected]

SCNetwork Calgary Region

(403)217-2989    Fax: 416-979-0114

E-mail: [email protected]

WorldatWork

Scottsdale, AZ

(480)951-9191     Fax: (866)816-2962

Toll free: (877)951-9191

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.worldatwork.org

A global, not-for-profit professional association dedicated to leadership in compensation, benefits and total rewards disciplines associated with attracting, retaining and motivating employees. Offers certification and education programs, online information resources, publications, conferences, research and networking opportunities. Website provides information on Canadian programs and services.

World Federation of Personnel Management Associations

London, UK

+44-20-7299 9910            Fax: +44-20-7299 9912

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.wfpma.com

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

E-mail: [email protected]

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

(403)209-2420    Fax: (403)209-2401

Toll free: (800)668-6125

Toll free fax: (866)443-1956

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.hria.ab.ca

Promotes, encourages and maintains a professional standard of practice in the occupation, through the development and certification of practitioners in Alberta.

Human Resources Management Association of Edmonton

Edmonton, AB

(780)448-3723    Fax: (780)468-4449

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.hrmae.ab.ca

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]

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. 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

Toll free: (800)665-1961

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

(250)477-7122    Fax: (250)479-4423

Toll free: (866) 883-4752

BC HRMA Kelowna Office

(250)763-3199    Fax: (250)860-6683

Toll free: (888)763-3199  

Human Resource Management Association of Manitoba (HRMAM)

Winnipeg, MB

(204)943-2836    Fax: (204)943-1109

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.hrmam.org

Dedicated to facilitating and enhancing the development and organizational performance of HR professionals in the province and adding value to the organizations they serve. Member services include dinner meetings, HRMAM Magazine, job bank, lunch-and-learn programs and more.  

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

E-mail: [email protected]

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

E-mail: [email protected]

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

(902)435-8823    Fax: (902)453-4906

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, Cape Breton and Halifax.

   

Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA)

Toronto, ON

(416)923-2324    Fax: (416)923-7264

Toll free: (800)387-1311

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.hrpa.ca/hrpa

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 and District Human Resources Professionals Association

Barrie, ON

Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPA/Chapters/barrie/About+Us

HRPA, Brockville and District Chapter

Brockville, ON

(613)345-0371 ext. 1224

Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPA/Chapters/brockville/About+Us

Human Resources Professionals Association of Durham

Oshawa, ON

(905)436-6291

Website: www.hrpad.org

Grand Valley Human Resources Professionals Association

Waterloo, ON

(519)747-8102     Fax: (519)747-8125

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.gvhrpa.on.ca

Grey Bruce Human Resources Professionals Association

Hanover, ON

Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPA/Chapters/greybruce/About+Us/

Guelph and District Human Resources Professionals Association

Guelph, ON

Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPA/Chapters/guelph/About+Us

Human Resources Professionals Association of Halton

Halton, ON

Website: www.hrpahalton.org

Human Resources Professionals Association of Hamilton

Hamilton, ON

905-662-6146

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPA/Chapters/hamilton/About+Us

Human Resources Professionals Association of Kent

Southwestern Ontario

Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPA/Chapters/kent/About+Us

Kingston District Human Resources Professionals Association

Kingston, ON

(613)547-2962    Fax: (613)547-8265

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.kdhrpa.com

Lakeshore Human Resources Professionals Association

Northumberland County, ON

Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPA/Chapters/lakeshore/About+Us

Human Resources Professionals of London and District

London, ON

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.hrpld.ca

Human Resources Professionals Association of Niagara

St. Catharines, ON

(905)641-0028    Fax: (905)641-0056

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.hrpan.ca

Human Resources Professionals Association of North Bay

North Bay, ON

Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPA/Chapters/northbay/About+Us

Human Resources Professionals Association of Northwestern Ontario

Thunder Bay, ON

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.hrpano.org

Ottawa Human Resources Professionals Association/L’Association des professionels en resources humaines d’Ottawa

Stittsville, ON

(613)224-6477

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.ohrpa.on.ca

Human Resources Professionals Association of Peel

Peel, ON

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPA/Chapters/peel/About+Us

Human Resources Professionals Association of Peterborough

Peterborough, ON

Website: www.hrpapeterborough.ca

HRPA, Quinte Chapter

Hastings and Prince Edward Counties, ON

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

HRPA, Stormont Dundas and Glengarry Chapter

Cornwall, ON

Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPA/Chapters/stormont/About+Us

Sudbury Human Resources Professionals Association

Sudbury, ON

Website: www.shrpa.com

Timmins and District Human Resources Professionals Association

Timmins, ON

Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPA/Chapters/timmins/About+Us

Toronto Human Resources Professionals Association

Toronto, ON

(416) 621-7777

Website: www.thrpa.com

Human Resources Professionals of West Toronto

Toronto, ON

Website: www.hrpa.ca/HRPA/Chapters/westtoronto/About+Us

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

Aurora, ON

(416)483-2070

Toll free: (866)977-9975

Website: www.hrpyr.org

Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA)

Burlington, ON

(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.  

Prince Edward Island

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

Toll free: (800)214-1609

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)

Regina, SK

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.

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