The HR Book Club is open to all CPHR BC & Yukon members, regardless of your level or area of practice and is held monthly on Zoom. The books range in topics. The purpose of this Book Club is to motivate, connect, and foster self-growth while building a stronger HR community. Check out our past reads and link to our GoodReads profile here. Check our online calendar for upcoming events.

A Community of Practice (CoP) within CPHR BC & Yukon is formed by individuals from British Columbia and the Yukon who want to engage in a process of collective learning in a shared industry (eg. Health care, not-for-profit, construction etc.).  It is a group of individuals (members and non-members) who share a passion for keeping people first in the decisions of leaders and want to learn more about how to do this through regular interactions.  The CoP will be led by a member of the association (CoP Leader) and a Member Relations Manager (MRM).  Both members and non-members are welcome to attend.

Participation in CoP’s is eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours for the CPHR designation. Please visit the CPHR BC & Yukon online calendar for a complete list of what is coming up.

In addition to regularly scheduled virtual meetings, each CoP has a private LinkedIn group.

These CoP are conducted in a confidential environment, both through our virtual offerings and our online groups.

If you are interested in starting and leading a Community of Practice for a specific industry please reach out to Carolyne Taylor or Quinne Davey.

Current Community of Practices:

CROWN CORPORATIONS 

This CoP is for practitioners of people practices in Crown Corporations to enable regular interactions on various topics and to share on program developments or innovations with other public organizations.   We connect for professional development and event opportunities and to build a network with HR Professionals within Crown Corporations to collaborate on ideas and best practices. Members of this community will have regular online interactions on various topics to discuss/share best practices, experiences, resources and innovations.

LINK TO APPLY TO JOIN

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: BUILDING WELL 

This CoP is for those working in people and culture in the construction industry.  We are focused on empowering and supporting change, and championing company culture. We drive operational excellence, enable success, and support our colleagues to do the best work of their lives. We unite to share experiences, exchange resources, and learn from others in the community. Collectively, we want to see the construction industry become a leader in adopting best practices in order to retain top talent and encourage growth. 

LINK TO APPLY TO JOIN

INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES: HR SHARING CIRCLE 

This CoP brings together practitioners of people practices working in Indigenous led communities.  We connect for professional development and event opportunities, and we enjoy having a network of HR Professionals within this sector that we can learn, share and collaborate with. Members of this community will have regular online interactions on various topics to discuss/share best practices, experiences, resources and innovations.

LINK TO APPLY TO JOIN

NATURAL RESOURCES

This CoP brings together practitioners of people practices who operate in natural resource-based organizations, including, but not limited to, forestry, mining, oil & gas, other extraction industries and fisheries to form a linkage between HR professionals in these organizations to learn, share and collaborate.  Members of this community will have regular online interactions on various topics to discuss/share best practices, experiences, resources and innovations. 

LINK TO APPLY TO JOIN

NOT-FOR-PROFIT: PEOPLE & COMMUNITY

This CoP brings together practitioners of people practices working in non-profit organizations  We connect for professional development and event opportunities, and we enjoy having a network of HR Professionals within the not-for-profit sector that we can learn, share and collaborate with. Members of this community will have regular online interactions on various topics to discuss/share best practices, experiences, resources and innovations.

LINK TO APPLY TO JOIN    

POST SECONDARY HR FACULTY

This CoP brings together teachers and faculty teaching HR courses at post secondary institutions.  We connect for professional development and event opportunities, and we enjoy having a network of fellow faculty in a variety of post secondary institutions that we can learn, share and collaborate with. Members of this community will have regular online interactions on various topics to discuss/share best practices, experiences, resources and innovations.

LINK TO APPLY TO JOIN    

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External Communities of Practice

Canadian Agriculture Human Resource Council is forming a Community of Practice – currently they are looking for Subject Matter Experts (SME’s). Find the recruitment request letter here. We’ll stay on top of this and post more information about this CoP when available.

Throughout the year, CPHR BC & Yukon hosts a variety of events centred around how CPHR BC & Yukon members can earn the CPHR designation.  These interactive events offer attendees the information needed to take their career to the next level and the opportunity to ask questions to CPHR BC & Yukon staff.

Regular online CPHR designation information events include:

• CPHR & NKE Information Session
• CPHR Candidate to CPHR: The VOE Process Explained
• How To Claim the NKE Waiver – Student Information Session

Check the online Calendar to find the next information session. Popular CPHR designation information events include, Validation of Experience Assessment information session, how to claim exemption from the NKE – Student Accreditation information decision and more.

Each year, CPHR BC & Yukon hosts the HR Conference & Expo in Vancouver, BC. This is the largest HR event in Western Canada with insightful keynote presentations, concurrent tracks of breakout sessions, peer-to-peer dialogues and the opportunity to earn Continuing Professional Development hours. The 2025 HR Conference & Expo will take place April 29-30, 2025. Registration will open in December 2024. If you have any questions, please email events@cphrbc.ca.

Throughout the year, CPHR BC & Yukon host a variety of networking and ways to connect with others. These events bring CPHR BC & Yukon members together in a variety of settings for a variety of specific member groups. Popular networking/connection events include:

• HR Gathers – Facilitated in person networking for mid level HR professionals and above over different HR discussion topics. Date, time and locations will vary by region. Ad hoc event. Members only. Not regularly scheduled.
• HR Connects – Sponsored evening networking socials held at sponsor office or other venue. Date, time and locations will vary by region. Ad hoc event. Open to members and non-members.
• HR Meet Ups – An informal gathering, hosted by members in their own city, town or community. HR Meet Ups aren’t regularly scheduled but most aim to hold 2-3 per year. Both members and non-members who are HR professionals in the perspective community are welcome to attend. These are informal gatherings which could be held at a local restaurant, coffee shop, park or community boardroom. They are free, but pay on own for any related event costs like dinner or coffee.
  
  Presently we have HR Meet Up groups for: the Sunshine Coast communities, the Sea to Sky Corridor communities and Nanaimo. If you live or work in these communities and wish to be added to the contact list please contact Quinne Davey for Sunshine Coast or Sea to Sky groups and Carolyne Taylor for our Nanaimo group.
  
  If you would like to consider becoming an HR Meet Up ambassador in your community read here for more information.
• Membership 101 – Bi-monthly online lunch hour meet up along with a presentation on how and what to take advantage of as a CPHR Member. Meets the 4th Monday of every other month 12pm – 1pm. Open to members and non-members.
• Seasonal Socials – In person events usually around summer and also at the end of the year. Date, time and locations vary by region. Open to members and non-members.
• Strategic HR Forum – This forum is an application based group, for Director Level and above HR professionals or Consultants who are strategically focused and responsible for people and culture strategy in their organization. It meets virtually six times a year and host one or two in-person regional dinner event(s) in Vancouver, Victoria, Whitehorse, Langley, the Interior and North. Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month 12pm – 1pm. By application approval only. Members only.

To see what networking events are presently scheduled and open for registration, visit our Calendar.

In 2021, CPHR BC & Yukon hosted and partnered with various organizations on more than 60 events and virtual courses focused around professional development. Offerings included more than 30 webinars, nine symposiums and a variety of partnerships with organizations focused on topics such as, workplace investigations, HR data, inclusion at work, leadership, emotional intelligence, amongst other topics.

To see what professional development opportunities are currently available, please check out the Professional Development Calendar.

CPHR BC & Yukon virtual roundtables are where conversations happen and where participants are both teachers and learners.  Roundtables are a gathering of peers who share experiences and knowledge to build community.   These roundtables are to enhance personal and professional growth.  The focus is connecting with other members in conversation.

Participation in a roundtable has a number of benefits, including learning and networking. In addition, professional members earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours towards their CPHR designation. Roundtables are not recorded.

Who can attend a Roundtable?

Roundtables are a members only benefit and free for CPHR BC & Yukon members to attend. Some roundtables are for a specific segment of membership.  Search ‘Roundtable’ in the calendar to find out what Roundtables are currently scheduled.

Current Roundtables

Generalist Roundtables – 2 days/times to choose from

Career Advancement Network – one for Newcomers

HR Book Club

Strategic HR (SHR) Forum

Specialist Roundtables

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Reconciliation

Coaching

Environmental Social Responsibility + HR

Learning and Development

Labour Relations Practitioners*

Professional Recruiters*

*also have a 101 session

CPHR BC & Yukon hosts a variety of events for students, new grads and emerging professionals throughout the year. These events you insights into the HR profession, as well as valuable networking time with seasoned HR professionals. 

Some of the annual student & emerging professional focused events include:

• HR Industry Night (in person or online depending on region)
• Virtual HR Student Summit (online)
• HRC West Case Competition

Contact your Member Relations Manager for more details or search ‘student’ in the calendar to find out when the next event is.

CPHR BC & Yukon offers full-day symposiums throughout the year. From 2020-to-2021, most symposiums were held virtually due to the pandemic. Both CPHR BC & Yukon members, as well as non-members can attend symposiums, although members do receive discounts on pricing on registration. Symposiums that are held virtually are also available On-Demand.

The symposium format often includes two-to-three keynote speakers as well as breakout sessions and/or an interactive panel discussion. Popular symposiums include Legal Symposium, Mental Health & Wellness Symposium, Diversity & Inclusion Symposium, Compensation & Benefits Symposium and more. To see what Symposiums are currently available, check out the online Calendar.

Wake Up HR & Wind Down HR are networking events which bring together HR professionals from across BC and the Yukon to discuss topical HR problems and ideas. These conversation based events offer both members and non-members a way to connect and share resources at the beginning of the day day (Wake Up HR, every Friday morning 7.30am-8.30am) or the end of the day (Wind Down HR, first Wednesday of the month 5pm-6pm). For one hour come and talk all things HR.

These FREE sessions are online and all those working in the field of HR are welcome to attend. Participation with video connection is preferred.

Search ‘Wake Up HR’ or ‘Wind Down HR’ in the calendar to find out when the next event is.

CPHR BC & Yukon hosts more than 30 webinars each year, offering both members and non-members 60-90 minutes of online learning. The webinars range in price from FREE for CPHR BC & Yukon members to $29.99 for non-members. The webinars are also available On-Demand. Webinar topics include mental health, HR Law, diversity, equity & inclusion, leadership, benefits & compensation and many more.

Webinar attendance can range from 300-800 people. If your organization would like to know how they can deliver a webinar to CPHR BC & Yukon members, please contact Robert Chorner Manager, Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorship for more information.