Canadian HR Reporter

January 13, 2014 JUNE 1213 HRANS 2014 Conference This annual conference features keynote speakers, high-impact, concurrent sessions, the 2014 HRANS HR Awards and more. Presented by: Human Resources Association of Nova Scotia Location: Halifax Cost: Check website Tel: (902) 446-3660 ext. 2 Toll-free: (855) 446-3660 Web: www.hrans. org/?page=Conference Email: office@hrans.org JUNE 1720 32nd Annual CPA Conference and Trade Show The conference's theme this year is "Navigating Towards Excellence" and offers payroll professionals at all levels of experience a curriculum of comprehensive and diverse presentations, keynotes, exhibits and networking opportunities. The annual conference presents more than 50 education sessions and keynote speakers and brings together 600 to 800 delegates, exhibitors and speakers from payroll and related communities. Presented by: The Canadian Payroll Association Location: Toronto Cost: Check website Tel: (416) 487-3380 ext. 118 Web: www.payroll.ca/CPA/ Conference/General_Information/ en/Conferences/General_ Information.aspx Email: membership@payroll.ca JUNE 2225 SHRM 2014 Annual Conference and Exposition With hundreds of sessions to choose from, attendees will take away ideas and concepts that will transform the way they think about work and change the way they do things in the office. Sessions will cover topics such as talent management, compensation and benefits, international HR and employment law and legislation. Presented by: Society for Human Resource Management Location: Orlando, Fla. Cost: Members US$1,245 to US$1,680; non-members US$1,675 to US$2,110 Tel: (703) 548-3440 Web: annual.shrm.org/ Email: prodev@shrm.org CALENDAR CANADIAN HR REPORTER professional development and networking opportunity for plan sponsors, trustees, administrators and service providers. The conference is also attended by policy advisors, legislators and regulators. The conference attracts more than 300 participants with plenary sessions that deal with policy and operational issues. Presented by: The Association of Canadian Pension Management Location: La Malbaie, Que. Cost: Check website Tel: (416) 964-1260 Web: www.acpm-acarr.com Email: acpm@acpm.com supporting talent mobility, this conference will help build the important connections needed to succeed, while gaining insights into the future of the industry. Presented by: The Canadian Employee Relocation Council Location: Whistler, B.C. Cost: Check website Tel: (416) 593-9812 Toll-free: (866) 357-CERC (2372) Web: www.cerc.ca/Events/ tabid/76/Default.aspx Email: www.cerc.ca/contactus. aspx OCTOBER TBD October (date to be determined) SEPTEMBER 1012 Better Workplace Conference 2014 Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association Fall Conference Sessions are varied and cover topical issues that challenge HR professionals. Presented by: Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association Location: Alliston, Ont. Cost: Members $399; non-members $499 Tel: (705) 538-0176 Web: www.omhra.ca Email: customerservice@omhra. on.ca SEPTEMBER 1417 Canada's leading conference on building a better workplace, focusing on the link between employee well-being, customer service and the bottom line. Presented by: HealthWork Wellness Group Location: To be determined Cost: To be determined Tel: (250) 754-9355 Web: www. healthworkandwellness.com Email: workwell@ healthworkandwellness.com OCTOBER 78 Canadian Society of Safety Engineering 2014 Professional SAHRP 2014 HR Annual Conference Development Conference A conference for professionals in occupational safety, health and environmental practices, featuring sessions and workshops to strengthen the skills of professionals already in the workplace. Presented by: Canadian Society of Safety Engineering Location: Calgary Cost: Check website Tel: (416) 646-1600 Web: www.csse.org/annual_ conference Email: www.csse.org/about_csse/ contact_us.htm The annual conference by the Saskatchewan Association of Human Resource Professionals is intended to be an interactive, inspiring event where participants acquire practical, innovative, thought-provoking tools and knowledge. It includes keynote speakers, a trade show, networking event and banquet. The conference is intended for HR professionals and consultants, business owners, employers and managers, HR educators and students. Presented by: Saskatchewan Association of Human Resource Professionals Location: Regina Cost: To be determined Tel: (306) 522-0184 Web: www.sahrp.ca Email: regina@sahrp.ca SEPTEMBER 2123 CERC Annual Relocation Conference This three-day conference attracts delegates from across Canada and around the world and has long been recognized as the leading forum for relocation specialists. For anyone managing talent mobility or providing services OCTOBER 2122 Congrès 2014 international francophone des ressources humaines The Ordre's annual conference is an event that gives the Frenchspeaking human resources community an opportunity to get together and exchange ideas. The conference features exciting activities, prominent speakers, some 50 concurrent sessions, an extensive exhibitors' hall with more than 150 exhibitors and countless networking opportunities. This year, about 1,500 human resources management and industrial relations enthusiasts are expected. Presented by: l'Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés Location: Montreal Cost: Members $950 to $1,400; non-members $1,250 to $1,795 Tel: (514) 879-1636 Toll-free: (800) 214-1609 ext. 240 Web: www.portailrh.org/ congres/2014/ Email: info@portailrh.org 13 ADVERTISING INDEX DIVERSITY/EQUITY Hire Immigrants Ottawa www.hireimmigrantsottawa.ca ..............pg. 6 HR CAREER DEVELOPMENT Canadian HR Press www.eCornell.ca ...................................pg. 1 www.canadianhrpress.ca ......................pg. 3 Human Resources Professionals Association www.HireAuthorityCanada.com ...........pg. 12 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT 3V Communications www.3VCommunicationsskills.com .......pg. 2 Human Resources Professionals Association www.HireAuthorityCanada.com ...........pg. 12 OCTOBER 2930 and participants can earn maintenance points towards various professional certifications. The trade show is comprised of 130 manufacturers of safety, health and environmental products and services. Presented by: Health and Safety Conference Society of Alberta Location: Edmonton Cost: Check website Tel: (780) 989-2525 Web: www.hsconference.com Email: Attendees: info@ hsconference.com; exhibitors: tradefair@ hsconference.com HRMAM Annual Conference — Connect 2014 Pulse NOVEMBER 1214 OCTOBER 22 2014 IPMA Leadership Summit — Innovate, Integrate and Invigorate This year, the leadership summit presents keynote speakers General Rick Hillier and author and trainer Cy Wakeman. Presented by: IPMA-Canada Location: Halifax Cost: Email for information Toll-free: (888) 226-5002 Web: www.ipma-aigp.com Email: national@ipma-aigp.ca This two-day conference features speaker presentations, concurrent sessions and networking for Manitoba HR professionals. Presented by: Human Resource Management Association of Manitoba Location: Winnipeg Cost: Check website Tel: (204) 943-2836 Web: www.hrmam.org Email: www.hrmam. org/?page=WhoWeAre NOVEMBER FIRST WEEK 13th Annual Alberta Health and Safety Conference and Trade Fair This year's theme is "Embracing Change." Sessions offered in the educational program range from broad-based to industry-specific topics. Both technical sessions and professional development courses or seminars are available, 2014 CSTD Conference and Trade Show The largest gathering of learning and development professionals in Canada, this three-day conference and trade show offers a compelling program of research, case studies, thought-provoking keynotes and thought-leader sessions presented by industry experts. A gathering of 1,600 workplace learning professionals over three days provides a unique opportunity to exchange ideas and share solutions. Presented by: Canadian Society for Training and Development Location: Toronto Cost: Members $799 to $1,369; non-members $929 to $1,499 Tel: (416) 367-5900 Toll-free: (866) 257-4275 Web: www.cstd.ca/conference Email: conference@cstd.ca AUGUST 1013 47th Annual Canadian Employee Benefits Conference The conference offers sessions and workshops designed around the four key knowledge areas of effective trust fund management: legal, administration, governance and funding/investment/finance. The program will help attendees respond to challenges facing pension and benefit trust funds in 2014 and gain ideas to help make the most of funds' assets in the short and long term. Presented by: International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans Location: Calgary Cost: Members $1,465 to $1,665; non-members $1,765 to $1,965 Toll-free: (888) 334-3327 option 2 Web: www.ifebp.org/Education/ CanadianAnnual/default.htm Email: edreg@ifebp.org SEPTEMBER 911 2014 ACPM National Conference This three-day event is a WEBINAR SERIES Lisa Bolton FAMILY STATUS – HOW FAR DOES AN EMPLOYER NEED TO GO? Family status as a protected ground of discrimination is evolving. Make sure your organization knows its duty to accommodate an employee's family status. Webinar Speakers: Lisa Bolton and Jennifer Hodgins, Sherrard Kuzz LLP DATE: ON-DEMAND BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE Make sure your organization is doing all it can to embrace the diversity of its workforce Webinar Speaker: Judy Chapman, Graybridge Malkam DATE: ON-DEMAND Judy Chapman Sundeep Gokhale PREPARING YOUR BUSINESS FOR STRIKE OR A WORK STOPPAGE: PLAN, PREPARE AND EXECUTE Knowing best practices and how to navigate the difficult circumstances of a work stoppage can minimize the damage to your organization Webinar Speakers: Sundeep Gokhale and Lisa Bolton, Sherrard Kuzz LLP DATE: ON-DEMAND UNDERSTANDING AND PREVENTING HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE Identifying harassment and having a plan of action to deal with it are key to ensuring your organization is living up to its obligation of providing a harassment-free workplace Catherine Pretty Webinar speaker: Catherine Pretty, Canadian Human Rights Commission DATE: ON-DEMAND Just $69 plus applicable taxes. | To register visit: cpdcentre.ca

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