We Invite you to Help Shape HRPA’s Updated Competency Framework 

As part of our commitment to Vision 2027, the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) is undertaking an important initiative: the review and revision of our competency framework—the foundation that supports our three human resources (HR) designations and defines what it means to be an HR professional in Ontario today. 

We’re now at a key stage, and we need your voice to shape what comes next. Click here to take the survey and share your input. 

What Are the Three HR Designations? 

  • Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP): Available exclusively through the HRPA, the Certified Human Resources Professional designation reflects an individual’s knowledge of HR and employment law and commitment to career-long learning and ethical practice. 
  • Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL): The CHRL reflects an individual’s knowledge of HR and employment law and ability to apply this knowledge to achieve business solutions. It signals an individual’s commitment to career-long learning and ethical practice. 
  • Certified Human Resources Executive (CHRE): Human resource professionals at the Certified Human Resources Executive (CHRE) level are responsible for leading the HR function and overseeing the development and execution of major HR initiatives. 


How the Competency Framework could Evolve the HR Designations 

The HRPA’s competency framework serves as a roadmap for HR professionals across all stages of their careers. It ensures that our designations stay aligned with evolving practices and expectations. The current review is the result of months of consultation, including input from  dozens of HR professionals from diverse backgrounds and sectors through interviews, focus groups, a task force, and early review. 

Working with expert consultants and drawing on this input, we have developed a draft revised framework that: 

  • Reflects current and emerging HR practices, ensuring the framework remains relevant in today’s dynamic workplace. 
  • Is significantly simplified, making it easier for HR professionals, employers, educators, students, and the public to understand and apply. 

Once finalized, the framework will also feature a visual model to highlight the functional and behavioural competencies that guide HR practice. 

How to Participate in the Competency Framework 

Your feedback is critical to making sure this framework truly represents the profession as it is—and where it’s going. Whether you’re an HRPA member, a student, an educator, an employer, or simply someone invested in the future of HR, your insights are welcome and appreciated. The process and context behind this initiative is described on our Consultations and Initiatives page. 

Ready to contribute your insights to the future of the field of human resources? Take the survey today and help shape the future of HR in Ontario.