HR Vendors Guide

HR Vendors Guide 2014 27 HR Professional Development — HR Designations Canadian Payroll Association www.payroll.ca Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP): The foundation of a career in payroll. It provides candidates with the legislative content re- quired to keep an organization compliant throughout the annual payroll cycle, effectively commu- nicate payroll information to all stakeholders, and understand the accounting function as it relates to payroll. Certified Payroll Manager (CPM): Builds on PCP compliance knowl- edge and develops payroll manage- ment skills to prepare seasoned professionals to manage a payroll department. New students enrolling in the CPM program must have at least two years of experience, ob- tained in the past five years, being responsible for an organization's payroll function, including being accountable to management for the accuracy of employees' pay and all government statutory remittances, or equivalent experience. Each student must submit the Payroll Experience Prerequisite Application and receive approval from the CPA prior to enrolling in the Introduc- tion to Payroll Management course. This prerequisite ensures students have the practical payroll experi- ence required to be successful in a payroll management program. Canadian Society of Safety Engineering www.csse.org Certified Health and Safety Con- sultant (CHSC): A certification for Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental professionals. The designation recognizes and pro- motes excellence in professional consulting with business, industry and government agencies at all levels. Designation holders have completed specialized training and passed mandatory examinations on ethics, legal obligations and li- abilities, measurement and evalua- tion in OHS-managed systems, and leadership on health, safety and environmental issues. Canadian Society for Training and Development www.cstd.ca Certified Training Professional (CTP): A specialized credential for trainers and facilitators who deliver or facilitate training and learning as part or all of their work. Based on facilitating training with an aware- ness of designing and evaluating training. Minimum two years' part- time experience required. Certified Training and Development Professional (CTDP): A broad-based credential for professionals who plan, design, develop, deliver, evaluate or administer training or development. It is based on the five core competency areas: assess- ing performance needs, design- ing training, facilitating training, supporting transfer of learning and evaluating training. Minimum four years' professional experience required. Career Professionals of Canada www.careerprocanada.ca Certified Career Strategist (CCS): For those who provide clients with strategic career development advice, the Certified Career Strate- gist (CCS) credential will validate expertise in strategic career devel- opment consulting; boost cred- ibility within the Canadian market and internationally; enhance value to clients; exhibit knowledge of current trends in career strategy; and demonstrate commitment to continued professional develop- ment. The Master Certified Career Strategist (MCCS) designation is available after achieving CCS status and passing an independent evalu- ation. The MCCS is renewable every two years. Certified Interview Strategist (CIS): For those who provide clients with strategic advice on employment interviews, the Certified Interview Strategist (CIS) credential: validates expertise in strategic interview coaching; boosts credibility within the Canadian market and interna- tionally; enhances value to clients; exhibits knowledge of current trends in interview strategy; and demonstrates commitment to con- tinued professional development. The Master Certified Interview Strategist (MCIS) is available after achieving CIS status and passing an independent evaluation. The MCIS is renewable every two years. Certified Resumé Strategist (CRS): For resumé writers and those pro- viding strategic advice on resumé writing, the CRS designation: vali- dates expertise in strategic resumé writing; boosts credibility within the Canadian market and interna- tionally; enhances value to clients; exhibits knowledge of the current trends in resumé writing; and dem- onstrates commitment to continued professional development. The Master Certified Resumé Strategist (MCRS) is available after achieving CRS status and passing an inde- pendent evaluation. The MCRS is renewable every two years. Certified Management Accountants of Canada www.cma-canada.org Certified Management Accountant (CMA): The accreditation process fosters the specialized capabilities needed to excel as a strategic man- agement accounting professional by integrating a mix of leadership and management skills with core financial and business expertise. Designation holders can apply a unique mix of financial expertise, strategic insight, innovative think- ing and a collaborative approach to help grow successful businesses. 2014 HRVG.indd 27 14-01-27 2:05 PM

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