CPHR BC & Yukon, in partnership with CPHR Alberta, is proud to host a unique, action-packed weekend where student teams from post-secondary business programs across Western Canada put their skills to the test.

Teams will tackle a comprehensive business case based on a real-world HR challenge identified by practicing CPHRs. It’s an exciting opportunity to:

  • Connect with industry professionals,
  • Gain hands-on experience solving complex HR issues, and
  • Compete for cash prizes!

This event bridges classroom learning with professional practice, offering students an unforgettable learning experience and a chance to shine.

HRC West – 2026

The 2026 HRC West Case Competition is being hosted in 2026 by CPHR BC & Yukon at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Richmond on March 6 and 7, 2026.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is situated in a region that overlaps with the unceded traditional and ancestral First Nations territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), qi̓  cə̓  y̓ (Katzie), SEMYOME (Semiahmoo), scə̓  waθən (Tsawwassen), qiqéyt (Qayqayt), and kwikwəƛ̓ə̓  m (Kwikwetlem); and with the lands of the qw̓  ɑ:nƛ̓ə̓  n̓ (Kwantlen First Nation), which gifted its name to this university.

We are currently accepting applications for teams. Application deadline is Friday, November 14, 2025. Application status will be communicated to teams on or before Friday, November 21, 2025.

Sponsorship Opportunities are available! Please reach out to Quinne Davey, Senior Member Relations Manager, CPHR BC & Yukon to learn more.

HRC West 2026 - Application Form

  • TEAM COMPOSITION
    A team is comprised of three presenting members and an alternate, plus a Coach. The alternate position is to encourage succession planning. The alternate will work as part of the team during the preparation portion of the competition but are not allowed to present to judges – they will sit at the back to observe only and are not allowed to communicate in any way with the judges or the official team once they have entered the judging room.

    ELIGIBILITY
    Each participating institution may register one team only. Participating institutions may choose to add further selection criteria for participants at their own discretion. Minimum requirements for participants include:

    • Registered student of the participating educational institution
    • Currently enrolled in 2 or more Human Resources courses in the current semester OR in the previous semester was enrolled in 2 or more Human Resources courses
    • And has taken 3 or more Human Resources courses in the past
    • Primary program of study is Human Resources

    APPLY BELOW



  • By clicking below you confirm that your team meets the eligibility requirements above.

    You also agree, that a registration fee of $750 + $37.50 GST - total $787.50 will be due and payable by January 15, 2026 and that travel and accommodation is the responsibility of each individual team.

Congratulations to the winners of HRC West 2025!

Hosted by CPHR Alberta, the top four placing teams were:

First Place: HRchitects – Camosun College, Victoria, BC

Second Place: Elevate Beyond Consulting – University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB

Third Place: SparkMind Solutions – Bow Valley College, Calgary, AB

Fourth Place: Umbrella HR – Okanagan College, Kelowna, BC

Access the Press Release about HRC West 2025

Questions?

Quinne Davey
Senior Member Relations Manager
CPHR BC & Yukon
[email protected]

OR

Avneet (Avi) Sidhu
Post Secondary Coordinator
CPHR Alberta
[email protected]